Hasta Nakshatra
हस्त
Hasta is ruled by the Moon and presided over by Savitar, the radiant Sun who inspires creation. Symbolised by the hand, it is the star of skill, craftsmanship and the power to grasp and manifest.
Ruling PlanetMoon (चंद्र)
DeitySavitar (the Sun as inspirer)
SymbolHand / palm
GanaDeva
ZodiacVirgo 10°00′–23°20′
Star No.13 of 27
Personality & Traits
Skilful, clever, resourceful and witty; gifted with their hands and quick to turn ideas into tangible results.
Best Careers
Crafts and handiwork, art and design, healing and massage, writing, trade and astrology.
Mantras for Hasta Nakshatra
Strengthen your ruling planet Moon and honour your deity Savitar (the Sun as inspirer) with these mantras.
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Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
Calms and strengthens the Moon-ruled mind
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hasta Nakshatra signify?▼
Hasta is ruled by the Moon and presided over by Savitar (the Sun). Its symbol is the hand, signifying skill and the power to manifest. It spans 10°–23°20′ of Virgo.
All 27 Nakshatras
Ashwiniअश्विनीBharaniभरणीKrittikaकृत्तिकाRohiniरोहिणीMrigashiraमृगशिराArdraआर्द्राPunarvasuपुनर्वसुPushyaपुष्यAshleshaआश्लेषाMaghaमघाPurva Phalguniपूर्व फाल्गुनीUttara Phalguniउत्तर फाल्गुनीHastaहस्तChitraचित्राSwatiस्वातिVishakhaविशाखाAnuradhaअनुराधाJyeshthaज्येष्ठाMulaमूलPurva Ashadhaपूर्वाषाढ़ाUttara Ashadhaउत्तराषाढ़ाShravanaश्रवणDhanishtaधनिष्ठाShatabhishaशतभिषाPurva Bhadrapadaपूर्व भाद्रपदUttara Bhadrapadaउत्तर भाद्रपदRevatiरेवती