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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.

Ruling PlanetMoon (चंद्र)
DeitySavitar (the Sun as inspirer)
SymbolHand / palm
GanaDeva
ZodiacVirgo 10°00′–23°20′
Star No.13 of 27

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:

PuShaNaTha

👦 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.)

Baby names for all 27 nakshatras →

Mantras for Hasta Nakshatra

Strengthen your ruling planet Moon and honour your deity Savitar (the Sun as inspirer) with these mantras.

#1

Om Namah Shivaya

Shiva steadies the Moon, ruling planet of Hasta

ॐ नमः शिवाय

#2

Gayatri Mantra

Savitar’s solar mantra — Savitar is the deity of Hasta

ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः

#3

Mahamrityunjaya Mantra

Calms and strengthens the Moon-ruled mind

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hasta Nakshatra signify?
Hasta is ruled by the Moon and presided over by Savitar (the Sun). Its symbol is the hand, signifying skill and the power to manifest. It spans 10°–23°20′ of Virgo.

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