Nakshatras
Hasta Nakshatra
Also known as Hasta star, Hasta.
By MyPanditji Editorial · Updated June 17, 2026 · Methodology
Hasta Nakshatra occupies 10°00′ to 23°20′ of Virgo (Kanya Rashi) and is the thirteenth nakshatra, governed by the Moon in the Vimshottari dasha system. Its presiding deity is Savitar, the solar deity of creative skill and the impulse to manifest, and its symbol — a hand or open palm — signals dexterity, craft, and the capacity to bring things into form.
- Rashi span
- 10°00′ – 23°20′ Kanya (Virgo)
- Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord)
- Moon
- Presiding deity
- Savitar (solar deity of creative impulse and skill)
- Gana
- Deva
Nature and traits
Hasta combines Mercury's analytical Virgo ground with the Moon's sensitivity and Savitar's creative precision. Classical texts including Brihat Parashara Hora Sastra and Hora Sara describe Hasta natives as clever, resourceful, and highly skilled with their hands and with language. The Deva gana confers an essentially sattvic orientation — a desire to be helpful, clean, and principled. Savitar's energy is that of the pre-dawn impulse: initiating, skillful, and luminous. This nakshatra tends toward perfectionism, quick mental processing, and an ability to improvise — sometimes veering into cunning or manipulation when the Moon is afflicted.
- Exceptional manual dexterity and craft — surgery, art, healing, or fine technical work
- Quick wit; often humorous and socially agile
- Strong memory and observational skills courtesy of Moon and Virgo
- Deva gana: generally service-minded and morally oriented
- Can be emotionally complex beneath a composed or jovial surface
Career and relationships
Savitar's domain of skilled making and the hand symbol point to careers in surgery, dentistry, fine arts and crafts, massage therapy, astrology itself (the hands of calculation), writing, and precision engineering. The Moon adds healing and counselling vocations. In relationships, Hasta individuals are attentive and responsive, often anticipating a partner's needs intuitively. They tend to value cleanliness, orderliness, and intellectual compatibility. Their emotional depth can be underestimated by partners; the Virgo backdrop means they may be critical when anxious. Friendship and laughter are key bonding currencies for this nakshatra.
Classical sources
- — Brihat Parashara Hora Sastra — nakshatra deity and gana classifications
- — Hora Sara — Moon-ruled nakshatra character descriptions
- — Phaladeepika — Virgo nakshatra significations
Frequently asked
Why is Hasta considered good for healers and craftspeople?
The hand symbol directly signifies manual skill, and Savitar as deity governs the creative, forming impulse that precedes manifestation. Moon's lordship adds intuitive sensitivity and care for others. Together these layers — skill, intention, and empathy — align classically with healing arts, fine craftsmanship, and any work requiring careful, responsive hand-work. Virgo's own association with health and service reinforces this.
Is Hasta Nakshatra good for business or trade?
Classical texts note Hasta's aptitude for commerce alongside craft, citing the Moon's merchant significations and the nakshatra's quick adaptability. However, business success here tends to come through skill-based offerings or service rather than speculation. The Moon's cyclical quality can mean income fluctuates unless Saturn or benefics provide stabilising support in the chart.
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