Hasta Nakshatra — The Lunar Mansion of Skill
Hasta is one of the 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology. Located in Kanya 10:00-23:20, it is ruled by Moon (Chandra) and presided over by the deity Savitar. Its symbol is the Open Hand.
Skill, craftsmanship, dexterity, healing hands, and the power to manifest. Savitar gives creative power to shape reality.
Core Attributes
- Ruling Planet: Moon (Chandra)
- Deity: Savitar
- Symbol: Open Hand
- Zodiac Range: Kanya 10:00-23:20
Personality Traits
Natives born under Hasta Nakshatra carry the energy of their ruling planet Moon (Chandra) and deity Savitar. This combination shapes their core personality, career inclinations, relationship patterns, and spiritual path. Understanding your birth Nakshatra is considered even more precise than knowing your Rashi, as it narrows your cosmic blueprint to a 13-degree arc of the zodiac.
Career & Profession
Hasta natives excel in fields connected to their deity’s domain and ruling planet’s significations. Their professional path often reflects the symbolic meaning of this Nakshatra — whether through healing, leadership, creativity, research, or service.
Compatibility
Nakshatra compatibility (Ashta Koota matching) is the primary method used in Vedic astrology for marriage matching. Hasta’s compatibility with other Nakshatras is determined through the Yoni (animal symbol), Gana (temperament), Nadi (constitution), and Vashya (mutual attraction) parameters.