Nakshatra #13 · हस्त

Hasta

160.00° – 173.33° sidereal · in Virgo

The hand — Hasta natives are skilful with their hands and minds. They craft, manipulate (in the neutral sense), and bring things into being through skill. Moon rules — sensitive, perceptive; Savitr the deity gives creative, solar inspiration. Often gifted artisans, healers, and craftspeople.

Lord

moon

Deity

Savitr (solar / creative aspect)

Symbol

Hand / fist

Gana

Deva

Nature

Light

Yoni (compatibility)

Buffalo (female)

Gender

male

Positive traits

•Manual skill
•Healing touch
•Practical creativity
•Sense of humour

Shadow traits

•Mental restlessness
•Trickster tendencies
•Difficulty receiving help

Suited professions

Crafts, artisanship
Massage / bodywork
Surgery
Magic / sleight-of-hand