Nakshatra #13 / 27
Hasta Nakshatra
Hasta is skill embodied — dexterous, clever and industrious natives who make things with their hands and minds, wit and healing being their signature crafts.
- Ruling planet
- Moon
- Deity
- Savitar (Sun as inspirer)
- Symbol
- Open hand
- Zodiac span
- Virgo
- Gana
- Deva (Divine)
- Nadi
- Adi (Vata)
- Yoni
- Buffalo
- Name syllables
- Pu, Sha, Na, Tha
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Which planet rules Hasta nakshatra?
Hasta is ruled by Moon. Natives born under it begin life in a Moon mahadasha.
Which syllables should a Hasta-born baby's name start with?
By pada, tradition assigns: Pu, Sha, Na, Tha.
What are the gana and nadi of Hasta?
Hasta belongs to the Deva (Divine) gana and Adi (Vata) nadi — these decide the Gana (6 points) and Nadi (8 points) kootas in marriage matching.