Hasta Nakshatra
Lunar mansion 13 of 27 — ruled by Moon
Hasta is the 13th of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology, spanning 160° to 173.333° sidereal. It is ruled by Moon, presided over by the deity Savitur / Surya, and its power symbol is the hand / fist.
Hasta nakshatra characteristics
People born with the Moon in Hasta tend to reflect the nature of its ruling planet, Moon — emotional depth, nurturing instincts and a changeable, receptive mind. Its Deva gana gives a gentle, refined and benevolent ("divine" temperament) disposition, while its Rajasic guna colours how that energy expresses in daily life. The core life aim (purushartha) of Hasta is Moksha — liberation, detachment and the inner life.
| Ruling planet | Moon |
|---|---|
| Deity | Savitur / Surya |
| Symbol | Hand / Fist |
| Gana (temperament) | Deva |
| Guna (nature) | Rajasic |
| Animal (yoni) | Female Buffalo |
| Life aim (purushartha) | Moksha |
| Direction | South |
| Degrees (sidereal) | 160° to 173.333° sidereal |
The four padas of Hasta
Each nakshatra is divided into four quarters (padas) of 3°20′ each, mapping onto the Navamsa (D9) chart. In Hasta, the padas carry these emphases:
- Pada 1 — Dharma emphasis, a Moon-ruled quarter of Hasta.
- Pada 2 — Artha emphasis, a Moon-ruled quarter of Hasta.
- Pada 3 — Kama emphasis, a Moon-ruled quarter of Hasta.
- Pada 4 — Moksha emphasis, a Moon-ruled quarter of Hasta.
Hasta in your chart
Your birth (Janam) nakshatra is set by the Moon's exact sidereal position at birth, so knowing your Hasta placement means knowing your Moon's degree. Navagraha computes this precisely with the Swiss Ephemeris and explains what Hasta means for your temperament, relationships, career timing and Vimshottari dasha — because the nakshatra lord (Moon) also opens your dasha sequence.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Hasta nakshatra?
Hasta nakshatra is ruled by Moon. This planet also begins the Vimshottari dasha sequence for anyone born under Hasta.
Which deity rules Hasta nakshatra?
The presiding deity of Hasta is Savitur / Surya, and its power symbol is the hand / fist.
What are the degrees of Hasta nakshatra?
Hasta spans 160° to 173.333° sidereal, the 13th of the 27 nakshatras.
Is Hasta a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges — Hasta carries a Deva gana and a life aim of Moksha. What matters most is how its lord Moon is placed in your full birth chart, which Navagraha reads for you.
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