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Nakshatra 13 of 27 · Deva gana

Hasta

हस्त An open hand

The hand: the star of skill, craft and getting things done.

Longitude
λ 160°00′ – 173°20′
Lord
Moon
Deity
Savitar
Span
Virgo 10°00′ – 23°20′
Pale jade carving of an open hand, the symbol of Hasta
About Hasta

Hasta lies from 10°00′ to 23°20′ Virgo and is ruled by the Moon. Its deity is Savitar, the Sun as the impeller who brings things into being, and its symbol is an open hand. Its five main stars form the shape of a hand, and its gift is the ability to grasp and make.

Hasta is a nakshatra of skill, dexterity, humour and resourcefulness. Whatever can be done with the hands, from healing to crafts to writing, comes naturally here. It is classed as light (kshipra), favouring quick, practical actions, trade and learning.

Padas and navamsa

Four quarters of 3°20′

Each pada falls in a navamsa sign, used to read the D9 chart and to colour the nakshatra for anyone whose Moon or ascendant sits there.

Pada 1Virgo 10°00′ – 13°20′Ariesnavamsa
Pada 2Virgo 13°20′ – 16°40′Taurusnavamsa
Pada 3Virgo 16°40′ – 20°00′Gemininavamsa
Pada 4Virgo 20°00′ – 23°20′Cancernavamsa
Born under Hasta

People with the Moon in Hasta tend to be skilful, practical and witty, often with clever hands. They are good at crafts, healing, writing or business, and they are usually hard-working and helpful. They can worry, and doing something useful with their hands calms them. Their first dasha is the Moon.

Traditionally good for
  1. Trade and business dealings
  2. Crafts, healing and handwork
  3. Learning a skill
  4. Beginning travel

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