Hasta Nakshatra
10°–23°20′ Virgo
Ruling Planet
Moon
Deity
Savitar
Symbol
Open Hand
Degrees
10°–23°20′ Virgo
Number
13
Padas
4
Four Padas of Hasta
Pada 1
Virgo
Navamsa: Virgo
Pada 2
Virgo
Navamsa: Virgo
Pada 3
Virgo
Navamsa: Virgo
Pada 4
Virgo
Navamsa: Virgo
Classical Significance
Hasta is the 13th nakshatra in the Vedic lunar zodiac. Its presiding deity is Savitar and its ruling planet is Moon, which colours the psychological disposition, life themes, and karmic patterns of anyone born with significant planetary placements here.
The symbol of Open Hand encapsulates the essential nature of this nakshatra. Planets placed in Hasta express the qualities of Moon filtered through the archetypal energy of Savitar.
In Parashari astrology, the pada (quarter) in which a planet falls determines its navamsa sign — a critical refinement used in timing, relationship analysis, and divisional chart interpretation.
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