Hasta
The Star of the Hand
10°00' - 23°20' Virgo
Overview
Hasta, ruled by the Moon, represents skill, dexterity, and craftsmanship. Those born under this nakshatra possess excellent manual skills, quick wit, and the ability to manifest their ideas into reality.
Ruling Planet
Moon (Chandra)
Deity
Savitar
Symbol
Hand/Fist
Element
Earth
Key Characteristics
Positive Traits
- • Skillful and dexterous
- • Quick learner
- • Good sense of humor
- • Practical and grounded
- • Excellent craftsperson
Challenges
- • Can be manipulative
- • Tendency to gamble
- • Restless mind
- • Over-critical nature
- • Trust issues
Life Purpose
- • Master crafts
- • Create with hands
- • Help through skills
- • Manifest ideas
- • Bring order
Career & Professional Life
Best Career Paths
- • Arts and crafts
- • Surgery and medicine
- • Jewelry making
- • Writing and editing
- • Accounting
- • Magic and illusion
Success Factors
Success comes through developing and applying manual skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with precision and creativity.
Best for: Skilled trades, creative arts, and detail-oriented professions
Compatibility & Relationships
Most Compatible
- • Rohini (Moon)
- • Shravana (Moon)
- • Revati (Mercury)
Moderately Compatible
- • Mrigashira (Mars)
- • Chitra (Mars)
- • Uttara Phalguni (Sun)
Challenging
- • Swati (Rahu)
- • Shatabhisha (Rahu)
- • Ardra (Rahu)
Remedies & Recommendations
Gemstone
Pearl (Moti) - Strengthens Moon and mental clarity
Mantra
Om Savitare Namaha
Chant 108 times daily for skill enhancement
Deity Worship
Worship Savitar (Solar deity) and Goddess Saraswati
Lucky Elements
Color: Green, Light colors
Day: Monday
Direction: North
Favorable Activity: Crafts, detailed work, new beginnings
Donations
Donate rice, milk, and white items on Mondays