Hasta Nakshatra
హస్త
Symbol: Hand
Hasta Nakshatra (హస్త నక్షత్రం) is the thirteenth nakshatra, spanning 10° to 23°20' in Kanya (Virgo). Ruled by the Moon and presided over by Savitar, the golden-handed solar deity of creative skill and craft, Hasta is the nakshatra of dexterous hands and practical intelligence. The open hand is its symbol — representing the capacity to give, receive, create, and heal through skilled touch. People born under Hasta are quick-witted, resourceful, and possess an extraordinary range of practical skills that they apply with precision and efficiency.
Number
13
Deity
Savitar
Guna
Rajas
Gana
Deva
Nadi
Pitta
Naming Syllables (Aksharas)
Hasta Nakshatra Personality Traits
Hasta Nakshatra — Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hasta Nakshatra mean and represent?
Hasta means "hand" in Sanskrit. The nakshatra represents skilled hands, practical intelligence, and the power of craftsmanship. Savitar, its deity, is the golden-handed solar god who sets creation in motion — his touch gives form to formless potential. Hasta natives inherit this quality: they are exceptionally good at manifesting ideas into tangible, useful forms.
What naming syllables are associated with Hasta?
Hasta Nakshatra naming syllables are Pu (పు), Sha (ష), Na (న), and Tha (థ). These aksharas are used in traditional Telugu and Sanskrit naming conventions for children born under the Moon in Hasta.
Which professions suit Hasta Nakshatra natives best?
Hasta natives excel in any profession requiring skilled hands and practical intelligence: surgery, dentistry, massage therapy, fine arts, crafts, mechanical work, data analysis, accounting, and skilled trades. Their Moon rulership also gives them emotional intelligence and intuition, making them effective counselors and teachers.