Hasta Nakshatra
Hasta is the 13th of the 27 nakshatras. Skilled hands and wit. It is ruled by Moon and lies in Kanya (Virgo).
Hasta at a glance
| Ruling planet | Moon |
|---|---|
| Deity | Savitar, the sun god of inspiration |
| Symbol | an open hand |
| Element | Earth |
| Quality | Moveable |
| Zodiac span | 10°00′ Kanya to 23°20′ Kanya |
| Rashi | Kanya (Virgo) |
The four padas of Hasta
Each pada covers 3°20′ and corresponds to one Navamsha sign.
| Pada | Zodiac span | Navamsha |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10°00′ Kanya – 13°20′ Kanya | Mesha (Aries) |
| 2 | 13°20′ Kanya – 16°40′ Kanya | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| 3 | 16°40′ Kanya – 20°00′ Kanya | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| 4 | 20°00′ Kanya – 23°20′ Kanya | Karka (Cancer) |
Hasta and the Moon Dasha
In the Vimshottari system Moon rules Hasta, so a person born with the Moon here begins life in a Moon Mahadasha. A full Moon Mahadasha lasts 10 years; how much of it remains at birth depends on how far the Moon had moved through Hasta. The other nakshatras ruled by Moon are Rohini and Shravana.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Hasta nakshatra?
Moon is the Vimshottari lord of Hasta. A person born with the Moon in Hasta starts life in a Moon Mahadasha, and the part still left at birth depends on how far the Moon has travelled through the nakshatra. A full Moon Mahadasha lasts 10 years.
Which rashi is Hasta in?
Hasta spans 10°00′ Kanya to 23°20′ Kanya of the sidereal zodiac, which lies in Kanya (Virgo).
What are the deity and symbol of Hasta?
The deity of Hasta is Savitar, the sun god of inspiration. Its symbol is an open hand.
How do I find my birth nakshatra?
It is the nakshatra the Moon occupies at the moment of birth, measured in the sidereal zodiac. Enter your date, time and place of birth in Shiv Parashara to see it, together with your pada.