Nakshatra 13 of 27
Hasta Nakshatra
A skilful, dexterous Nakshatra of craft and cleverness — hands-on and resourceful, associated with practical skill, wit and the ability to manifest goals.
favorableKshipra (swift)Ruled by Moon
Sign span (computed)
Kanya
160°00′–173°20′ of the zodiac
Ruling planet &
Moon · 10 years
period length
Deity & symbol
a hand
Deity: Savitar (the Sun as inspirer)
the power to place what is sought into one’s hands
Temperament & matching attributes
- : Deva (divine) — gentle, generous and refined by temperament.
- : Buffalo — the animal symbol used in compatibility.
- : Aadi (Vata) — the first Nadi group. The heaviest koota in Kundali matching.
These feed the 36-point Kundali matching score.
Name sounds by pada
Each of the four quarters () of Hasta has a traditional starting sound for a baby's name:
Pada 1: Pu (पू)Pada 2: Sha (ष)Pada 3: Na (ण)Pada 4: Tha (ठ)
Looking for a name? See Hasta baby names.
Frequently Asked Questions
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