Hasta Nakshatra
Hasta shows skill with the hands, intelligence and a playful nature.
- Ruling planet
- Moon · dasha 10 years
- Deity
- Savitar (the Sun)
- Symbol
- A hand
- Gana
- Deva (divine)
- Yoni
- Buffalo
- Nadi
- Aadi (Vata)
- Zodiac span
- Kanya (Virgo) 10° – 23°20′
Nature of people born in Hasta
There is a potential for success in the arts, crafts and business.
The four padas of Hasta
| Pada | Sign | Degrees | Navamsha | Name syllables |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kanya (Virgo) | 10° – 13°20′ | Mesha (Aries) | Pu |
| 2 | Kanya (Virgo) | 13°20′ – 16°40′ | Vrishabha (Taurus) | Sha |
| 3 | Kanya (Virgo) | 16°40′ – 20° | Mithuna (Gemini) | Na |
| 4 | Kanya (Virgo) | 20° – 23°20′ | Kataka (Cancer) | Tha |
The dasha sequence
For people born in Hasta the Vimshottari dashas run in this order:
- Moon 10 yrs
- Mars 7 yrs
- Rahu 18 yrs
- Jupiter 16 yrs
- Saturn 19 yrs
- Mercury 17 yrs
- Ketu 7 yrs
- Venus 20 yrs
- Sun 6 yrs
The balance of the first dasha depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the nakshatra at birth — use the tool for exact dates.
In porondam matching
In porondam / kundli matching the gana (Deva (divine)), yoni (Buffalo) and nadi (Aadi (Vata)) of Hasta are compared with the partner's nakshatra. A full match needs both birth details.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Hasta nakshatra?
Hasta is ruled by Moon. People born in it start their Vimshottari cycle with the Moon dasha (10 years in full); the balance at birth depends on the Moon's degree.
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Hasta?
Hasta: Deva (divine) gana, Buffalo yoni, Aadi (Vata) nadi. These are used in porondam / kundli matching (the gana, yoni and nadi kootas).
Which naming syllables go with Hasta?
Traditionally, by pada (Avakahada chakra): 1 — Pu · 2 — Sha · 3 — Na · 4 — Tha.
This page gives general information from traditional Vedic astrology. For important decisions, have your full chart read by a qualified astrologer.