#13 · 10°00' – 23°20' Virgo · Ruled by Moon

Hasta

Hasta is the open palm — the nakshatra of skill, dexterity, and the poised reach for attainment. Its deity Savitr, the animating Sun of creation, infuses the hand with purpose. Hasta natives make things happen with their hands, their words, and their sharp attention to craft.

Meaning

the hand; skill and dexterity

Symbol

Hand (open palm)

Deity

Savitr (the creative Sun who animates)

Ruling Planet

Moon

Characteristics

Hasta natives are talented, articulate, and delightfully witty. They possess natural craft — whether in the kitchen, the code, the clinic, or the courtroom. The Moon's rulership adds charm and adaptability; the open hand brings the ability to give, take, and shape with precision.

Strong Traits

Manual and verbal skill, wit, persuasion, adaptability, and the ability to shape every medium they touch.

Growth Theme

To learn stillness — the skilful hand also needs guidance from the heart; Hasta grows when doing is balanced by being.

Keywords

skilldexterityhandcraftwitpersuasion

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