Hasta nakshatra: meaning in Vedic astrology
Hasta nakshatra meaning
- Hasta
- nakshatra
- Moon
- Savitar
- skill
Hasta is the thirteenth nakshatra, in sidereal Virgo. It is ruled by the Moon, its deity is Savitar and its symbol is a hand. It is the nakshatra of skill, resourcefulness and work.
Where is Hasta in the zodiac?
Hasta spans 10° to 23°20' of sidereal Virgo. On the full zodiac circle that is 160° to 173°20', the 13th of the 27 nakshatras.
Hasta: ruling planet and deity
It is ruled by the Moon (Chandra). Its deity is Savitar, god of the rising Sun, who wakes the world and gives it life.
Hasta: the symbol and its meaning
The symbol of Hasta is a hand: craft, work and the idea that part of your fate is in your own hands.
Hasta personality traits
Hasta people are skillful, resourceful and known for their humor. They learn fast and like working with their hands.
- Craft and skill
- Resourcefulness
- Humor
- Worrying over details
What is Hasta good for?
Traditionally Hasta is a light, swift nakshatra, good for crafts, trade, travel and learning a new skill.
- Crafts and art
- Trade
- Learning a new skill