Nakshatra 13/27
Hasta (ஹஸ்தம்) nakshatra
Hasta is nakshatra number 13 of 27. Rasi span 10°00'-23°20' Kanya; Vimshottari lord Moon. What follows is classical reference - your janma nakshatra is computed from the Lahiri Moon by the engine.
- Rasi span
- 10°00'-23°20' Kanya
- Vimshottari lord
- Moon
- Deity (traditional)
- Savitar
- Symbol (traditional)
- Hand
- Gana
- Deva gana (traditional)
- Birth syllables
- Traditional birth syllables: Pu, Sha, Na, Tha
- Yoni (Animal)
- Female Buffalo
- Rajju
- Kantha Rajju (Neck)
- Bird
- Hawk / Vulture
- Sacred Tree
- Bauhinia Racemosa (Aathi Maram)
- Element
- Fire (Agni)
Padas & Navamsa (D9)
Hasta sits entirely within Kanya (Virgo) from 10°00' to 23°20'. Its four padas span Mesha through Kataka in the navamsa (D9) divisional chart.
| Pada | Span | Rasi | Navamsa (D9) | Lord | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 10°00' - 13°20' | Kanya (Virgo) | Mesha (Aries) | Mars | Pu |
| Pada 2 | 13°20' - 16°40' | Kanya (Virgo) | Rishabha (Pushkara Navamsa) | Venus | Sha |
| Pada 3 | 16°40' - 20°00' | Kanya (Virgo) | Mithuna (Gemini) | Mercury | Na |
| Pada 4 | 20°00' - 23°20' | Kanya (Virgo) | Kataka (Cancer) | Moon | Tha |
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Classical Parihara Temple & Lore
Sri Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple
📍 Komal (near Kuttalam), Mayiladuthurai District, Tamil Nadu
Hasta is presided over by Savitar, the brilliant solar deity awakened in the sacred Gayatri Mantra. Sri Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple at Komal and Sri Kripapureeswarar Temple at Thiruvennainallur are celebrated pilgrimage destinations. Invoking Savitar bestows nimble craftsmanship, healing touch, and mental clarity.
Traditional characteristics
Hasta blends Moon's lordship with Mercury's rasi rulership; classical astrology highlights its dextrous craftsmanship, healing touch, subtle wit, and mental agility.
The open hand symbol signifies blessing, skilled manual arts, medicine, precision engineering, and benevolent assistance.
Kanya's analytical discernment coupled with the Moon's intuitive imagination excels in medicine, architecture, finance, craftsmanship, and trade.
The above is classical attribution - not an engine-generated personality report.
Compatibility
Compatibility Rules: Hasta belongs to Kantha (Neck) Rajju; sharing Kantha Rajju with Rohini, Ardra, Swati, Shravana, or Shatabhisha forms Rajju dosha. Female Buffalo yoni opposes Horse yoni (Ashwini, Shatabhisha). Being Deva gana, it pairs smoothly with Deva and Manushya charts.
Thirumana porutham uses both partners' janma nakshatras. Read the guide for the method; open the app to run a comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruler and deity of Hasta Nakshatra?
The Vimshottari ruler of Hasta is Chandra (Moon), and its Vedic deity is Savitar (the inspiring dawn form of the Sun). Its rasi is Kanya (Mercury).
What is the symbol of Hasta Nakshatra and its significance?
The symbol of Hasta is an open human hand or clenched fist, denoting manual skill, healing therapy, writing, design, and benevolent craftsmanship.
Which Rajju does Hasta belong to and which stars are avoided?
Hasta is in Kantha (Neck) Rajju. Classical ten-porutham astrology advises avoiding other Kantha Rajju nakshatras (Rohini, Ardra, Swati, Shravana, Shatabhisha).
How do Hasta's padas map into the D9 navamsa chart?
All four padas of Hasta sit in Kanya, mapping into Mesha (Mars), Rishabha (Venus, Pushkara), Mithuna (Mercury), and Kataka (Moon) in the Navamsa.
What is the recommended pilgrimage temple for Hasta Nakshatra?
Sri Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple at Komal near Kuttalam and Sri Kripapureeswarar Temple in Thiruvennainallur are prime sacred centers for Hasta.