· Pushya nakshatra
Nakshatra 13 · Moon

Hasta Nakshatra: nature, love, career and padas

Hasta is the nakshatra of skill and order. You have a craftsman’s touch and a good sense of how to manage small details.

Nakshatra

Hasta

Virgo 10°00′ – 23°20′

Ruling planet
Moon
Deity
Savitar
Illustration of Hasta nakshatra

Nature

Practical, cheerful and helpful. Big or small, you try to do a task properly; sometimes you over-think it.

Skill, order and the craft of making things by hand.

Strengths

  • Skill
  • Organisation
  • Helpfulness
  • Practicality

Good to know

  • Over-thinking
  • Anxiety
  • Depending too much on others
  • Tiring quickly

Career

Crafts, design, healthcare, food, teaching and office work suit you. Handwork gives you satisfaction.

CraftsDesignHealthcareFoodOffice work

Love and relationships

You show love through small everyday acts. Surprises are nice, but say your feelings in words too.

Health

Watch your nerves, sleep and strain in your hands and wrists. Take breaks from long screen or work sessions.

Four padas

Below are the four padas of this nakshatra, their navamsa signs and a short hint.

Pada Degrees Navamsa sign Hint
First pada 0°20′ – 3°20′ Aries This pada brings energy for starting things and a direct way of speaking.
Second pada 3°20′ – 6°20′ Taurus This pada brings patience, order and the habit of staying with things.
Third pada 6°20′ – 9°20′ Gemini This pada brings curiosity, conversation and a wish to learn.
Fourth pada 9°20′ – 12°20′ Cancer This pada brings feeling, care and an understanding of people.

Traditional suggestion

Tradition suggests donating milk, rice or white cloth on Mondays for the Moon.

This is a traditional suggestion. Follow it only if it fits your faith and comfort, never out of fear or pressure.

Compatibility

Tradition considers nakshatras with the same gana and a different nadi to be comfortable together. A few are listed below; check the full charts for a real match.

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Common questions

Common questions

What is the nature of Hasta?

Practical, cheerful and helpful. Big or small, you try to do a task properly; sometimes you over-think it.

Which planet rules Hasta?

Hasta is ruled by Moon, with Savitar as its deity and Hand as its symbol.

How do I find my birth nakshatra?

Use your birth date, exact birth time and city to find the Moon’s position. That gives the nakshatra and pada. Our nakshatra finder does this in your browser.

Is there anything to fear about Hasta?

No. Every nakshatra has both strengths and areas that need effort. Treat it as a hint for understanding nature, not as fear or a fixed prediction.

Sources and method:

Panchang and planet positions use standard astronomical formulas. Astrological meanings come from tradition. Consult a professional for big decisions.

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