Hasta nakshatra (Virgo 10°–23°20′) is ruled by Moon, with Savitar (the Sun as giver of life) as its presiding deity and hand / fist as its symbol. Hasta, 'the hand', is the nakshatra of skill and craft — ruled by the Moon and presided over by Savitar, the life-giving Sun. Whatever it holds, it shapes. Natives are clever, dexterous, witty and resourceful, gifted with their hands and minds; they can manifest what they set out to grasp, with a touch of cunning and humour.
Hasta, 'the hand', is the nakshatra of skill and craft — ruled by the Moon and presided over by Savitar, the life-giving Sun. Whatever it holds, it shapes. Natives are clever, dexterous, witty and resourceful, gifted with their hands and minds; they can manifest what they set out to grasp, with a touch of cunning and humour.
Crafts and handiwork, healing and massage, art, writing, commerce and trade, astrology, magic and sleight of skill — anything that rewards dexterity and cleverness.
Witty and attentive, Hasta natives charm with humour and practical care. They are devoted but can be anxious or controlling; a light-hearted, communicative partner brings out their best.
Manual and practical skill; Cleverness, wit and resourcefulness; Ability to manifest goals.
Anxiety and restlessness; Manipulative cleverness; Over-criticism.
Worship Savitar (Gayatri mantra at sunrise) and the Moon; ground lunar nerves through routine and honest use of skill.
Hasta nakshatra is ruled by Moon in the Vimshottari dasha system.
The presiding deity of Hasta is Savitar (the Sun as giver of life) and its symbol is Hand / fist.
Hasta spans Virgo 10°–23°20′. Its gana is Deva, nadi Vata, and yoni Buffalo.
The four padas of Hasta begin with the syllables Pu, Sha, Na, Tha.