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Nakshatra #13

Hasta Nakshatraहस्त

160.00° - 173.33° • Ruled by Moon • Deity: Savitar

Hasta is ruled by the Moon and represents the skillful hand. Natives have remarkable manual dexterity, healing abilities, and creative craftsmanship.

Quick Facts

Symbol
Hand/Palm
Animal
Buffalo
Ruling Planet
Moon
Deity
Savitar
Gender
Male
Nature
Movable

Temperament & Health

Gana (Temperament)

Deva - Divine

Gentle, virtuous, and spiritually inclined

Nadi (Health)

Aadi - Beginning

Vata constitution, creative energy

Naming Letters (Pada)

पू

Pada 1

Pada 2

Pada 3

Pada 4

Personality Traits

Skilled handsCleverResourcefulHumorousDetail-oriented
CraftsmanshipDexterityHealing handsSkill

Career Paths

  • Crafts
  • Healing arts
  • Magic/Illusion
  • Manufacturing
  • Massage therapy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hasta nakshatra personality?

Hasta natives are skilled with their hands, clever, and resourceful. They have natural healing abilities and enjoy craftsmanship.

Which planet rules Hasta nakshatra?

The Moon rules Hasta, giving emotional intelligence alongside remarkable manual skills and healing abilities.

What careers suit Hasta nakshatra?

Crafts, healing arts, magic, manufacturing, and massage therapy suit these skilled natives.

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My Kundli AI combines classical Vedic astrology principles from Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra with modern astronomical precision from the Swiss Ephemeris library (accurate to 0.001 arc-seconds). All calculations use the Lahiri Ayanamsa, adopted by India's Calendar Reform Committee in 1955, and follow the Whole-Sign house system as prescribed in traditional Jyotish texts.

Content reviewed by the My Kundli AI editorial team. Last updated: February 2026. Learn more about our approach.