Hasta Nakshatra
हस्त
Hasta is ruled by the Moon and presided over by Savitar, the radiant Sun who inspires creation. Symbolised by the hand, it is the star of skill, craftsmanship and the power to grasp and manifest.
Personality & Traits
Skilful, clever, resourceful and witty; gifted with their hands and quick to turn ideas into tangible results.
Best Careers
Crafts and handiwork, art and design, healing and massage, writing, trade and astrology.
Hasta Nakshatra Baby Names
By tradition, a child born under Hasta nakshatra is named with a starting sound from one of its four padas:
👦 Baby Boy Names
Punit · Shaan · Naman · Pushkar
👧 Baby Girl Names
Pooja · Shanaya · Naina · Shaina
Example names — any auspicious name starting with these sounds may be chosen. (Syllables per the standard 108-pada-swar table.)
Mantras for Hasta Nakshatra
Strengthen your ruling planet Moon and honour your deity Savitar (the Sun as inspirer) with these mantras.
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
Calms and strengthens the Moon-ruled mind
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।