Hasta is nakshatra number 13 of 27. Ruled by Moon; deity Savitar, the Sun in his creative aspect.
| Nakshatra | Hasta (हस्त) |
| Position | 13 of 27 |
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari dasha) | Moon (10-year mahadasha) |
| Deity | Savitar, the Sun in his creative aspect |
| Symbol | a hand |
| Span in the zodiac | Virgo 10°00′ to 23°20′ |
| Themes | skill, craft, dexterity |
Hasta spans Virgo 10°00′ to 23°20′, so it lies in Virgo. Every nakshatra is split into four padas, and each pada belongs to a navamsa sign:
| Pada | Degrees in the sign | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10°00′ – 13°20′ (Virgo) | Aries |
| 2 | 13°20′ – 16°40′ (Virgo) | Taurus |
| 3 | 16°40′ – 20°00′ (Virgo) | Gemini |
| 4 | 20°00′ – 23°20′ (Virgo) | Cancer |
If the Moon was in Hasta at birth, this is your birth nakshatra and the Vimshottari dasha begins with the Moon mahadasha, which lasts 10 years. Traditionally the Moon period is associated with emotional groundedness and the people you call home.
Traditional themes of this nakshatra: skill, craft, dexterity. These are general pointers for one nakshatra and should be read together with the planets in the whole chart.
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Hasta is ruled by Moon and its deity is Savitar, the Sun in his creative aspect.
Hasta spans Virgo 10°00′ to 23°20′.
The traditional symbol of Hasta is a hand.
· Source: KaalChakra Jyotish’s own astronomical calculation (Vedic sidereal method, Lahiri ayanamsa).
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