Nakshatra
Hasta nakshatra
Hasta, the hand, gives skill, cleverness and a practical, resourceful mind.
| Spans | Kanya 10° – Kanya 23° 20′ |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Chandra |
| Deity | Savitr (Surya) |
| Symbol | Hand |
| Gana | Deva (divine) |
| Yoni (animal) | Buffalo |
| Nadi | Adi (Vata) |
| Rashi | Kanya |
| Gemstone (of the lord) | Pearl (Moti) |
Nature of Hasta
Hasta, the hand, gives skill, cleverness and a practical, resourceful mind. Its natives are good with their hands and words, humorous and hard-working, and can turn ideas into results.
Its ruling planet Chandra signifies mind, mother, emotions and peace, and its dasha is the first one for people born with the Moon here.
The four padas
- Pada 1 · Kanya 10° – Kanya 13° 20′ · Mesha navamsa · Name syllable: Pu
- Pada 2 · Kanya 13° 20′ – Kanya 16° 40′ · Vrishabha navamsa · Name syllable: Sha
- Pada 3 · Kanya 16° 40′ – Kanya 20° · Mithuna navamsa · Name syllable: Na
- Pada 4 · Kanya 20° – Kanya 23° 20′ · Karka navamsa · Name syllable: Tha
Compatibility
By Guna Milan, the most compatible nakshatras are Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Pushya, Chitra and Revati.
The least compatible are Jyeshtha, Shatabhisha and Ashwini.
Calculated with the 36-point Ashtakoot for the middle padas; your exact padas and full charts can change this.
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