Nakṣatra 13 of 27

Hasta nakṣatra

Hasta is the 13th of the 27 nakṣatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology, spanning 10°00′–23°20′ Virgo. Its name means “the hand”. It is ruled by Moon, its deity is Savitṛ, the inspiring sun, and its symbol is an open hand.

Sanskrit: Hasta
Meaning: the hand
Position: 10°00′–23°20′ Virgo
Ruling graha: Moon
Deity: Savitṛ, the inspiring sun
Symbol: an open hand
Śakti (power): Hasta Sthāpanīya Āgama Śakti, the power to bring what you seek into your hands
Star: the stars of Corvus, the crow

The terrain

Skill and craft. Intelligence that lives in the hands: making, healing, shaping.

Hasta means the hand. Its deity Savitṛ is the sun that awakens and inspires, and its ruling graha, the Moon, adds sensitivity. This is intelligence that lives in the hands and in daily habits: craft, care, healing and making ideas real through practice.

When supported, and when under stress

When supported: Skill, resourcefulness, a gift for craft and care, and the ability to turn intention into action.

When under stress: Restless busyness, over-managing, or trying to control every detail.

Neither list is a verdict. The same pattern can be lived many ways, and your whole chart, body and circumstances shape how it shows up.

A queer-affirming lens

Hasta honours makers, healers and careful creators, and self-regulation through touch and handwork.

A practice to try

Any handwork: drawing, cooking, crafting, or a few minutes of hand mudrās. Mantra: Om Savitre Namaha. These are invitations, not requirements. Take what helps and leave the rest.

“With sacred hands, I shape the world.”

This is a symbolic pattern, not a prediction. Nothing in a chart removes your agency. Vedaz readings are reflective and are not medical, psychological, legal or financial advice.

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Questions

What does Hasta nakshatra mean?

Hasta (Hasta) means “the hand”. Skill and craft. Intelligence that lives in the hands: making, healing, shaping.

Who rules Hasta nakshatra?

Hasta is ruled by Moon, and its deity is Savitṛ, the inspiring sun.

What if my Moon is in Hasta?

Your Moon nakṣatra describes patterns in the mind, rhythm and emotional body, not a fixed outcome. When supported, Hasta can show up as skill, resourcefulness, a gift for craft and care, and the ability to turn intention into action.