Nakshatra 13 of 27

Hasta Nakshatra हस्त

Skill in the hands: craft, wit, and the ability to make things real.

Moon

Dasha Lord

Savitar

Deity

Open hand

Symbol

Deva

Gana

10°00' – 23°20' Virgo

Zodiac Span

Hasta is the 13th nakshatra, spanning 10°00' – 23°20' Virgo. Its symbol is the open hand, its presiding deity Savitar, and its Vimshottari lord Moon. Skill in the hands: craft, wit, and the ability to make things real.

People born with the Moon in Hasta begin life in a Moon mahadasha, which colours the opening chapter of their story. The gana is Deva, which matters in traditional match-making.

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