27 Nakshatras · हस्त
Hasta Nakshatra
Hasta is the open hand — the star of skill, craft and dexterity under Savitar, the inspirer of dawn. Moon's rulership makes its natives emotionally intelligent as well as clever-fingered. Whatever a Hasta native touches tends to be made better, whether a knot, a speech or a negotiation.
The four padas of Hasta
Each nakshatra divides into four padas of 3°20′. The pada refines the nakshatra's meaning through its navamsa sign and ruler.
| Pada | Navamsa sign | Pada ruler |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aries | Mars |
| 2 | Taurus | Venus |
| 3 | Gemini | Mercury |
| 4 | Cancer | Moon |
Strengths
Skilful hands, quick wit, eloquence, adaptability, humour, practical intelligence.
Challenges
Over-crafting (fiddling instead of finishing), nervous energy, and difficulty saying no.
Career
Surgery and crafts, tailoring, art and calligraphy, comedy and writing, trading, counselling.
Love & relationships
Playful, attentive and generous in small gestures. Needs laughter and lightness; heaviness drives it away.
Remedy for Hasta
Sun salutations at dawn honour Savitar; keeping promises made casually steadies the Moon's restlessness.
Remedies are devotional suggestions drawn from tradition, not medical or financial advice.
The other nakshatras
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hasta nakshatra known for?
Skill and dexterity — the open hand symbol. Hasta spans 10°–23°20′ Virgo, ruled by the Moon with Savitar as deity; its natives excel at craft, trade and communication.
Are Hasta natives good at business?
Yes — quick wit, manual skill and honesty make them excellent traders and negotiators. Their challenge is completing projects rather than perfecting them.