Hasta हस्त

Hasta sits in the heart of Virgo, from 10° to 23°20′. Its name means "the hand," and its symbol is an open hand — the instrument of skill. This is the nakshatra of craft and capability: the power to grasp, to shape, and to make ideas real through deft, hands-on work.

Its deity is Savitar, a luminous form of the Sun who inspires, vivifies, and sets things in motion — the divine craftsman who shapes the day. Savitar gives Hasta its clever, resourceful, golden-handed quality: a gift for skilled work, healing touch, and turning intention into tangible results.

The planetary ruler is the Moon, which lends sensitivity, adaptability, and a quick, intuitive mind. Hasta belongs to the Deva (divine) gana, making it good-natured, light, and helpful — industrious and clever, with a touch of wit and charm.

Hasta people are often dexterous, detail-oriented, and resourceful, with a gift for crafts, healing arts, communication, and practical problem-solving. Their strength is skill and ingenuity; their growth edge is focus — avoiding restlessness or over-thinking, and trusting their hands to follow through.

If your Moon is here, whatever you set your hands to tends to take shape — value your craft, keep your cleverness honest, and let your skill be of real service.