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Nakshatra #13 of 27

Hasta

हस्ता

Ruled by Moon · 160° to 173.33° · Virgo

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Deity
Savitar (Sun God of Inspiration)
Symbol
Open Hand/Palm
Gana
Deva (Divine)
Quality
Swift/Light (Kshipra)
Element
Fire
Direction
South
Gender
Male
Color
Deep Green

🧠 Personality

Skillful, clever, industrious, with magical hands. Quick-witted and resourceful, able to manifest ideas into reality. Humorous, adaptable, and pleasant. Can be cunning and deceptive when cornered.

💼 Career

Craftsmanship, surgery, painting, sculpture, card dealing, pickpocketing, massage therapy, jewelry making, manual arts. Roles requiring dexterity and hand skill.

🏥 Health

Hands, arms, shoulders, skin allergies. Nervous hands; prone to repetitive strain and skin conditions.

🧘 Spiritual Path

Savitar inspires creative manifestation. The hand of God works through Hasta. Spiritual growth through sacred craftsmanship, mudras, healing touch, and transforming the mundane into the divine.

4 Padas

Pada 1:Aries Navamsha — Quick craftsmanship, pioneering manual skills, bold creations.
Pada 2:Taurus Navamsha — Refined artistry, valuable handicrafts, steady hands.
Pada 3:Gemini Navamsha — Communicative hands, writing skill, versatile craftsmanship.
Pada 4:Cancer Navamsha — Healing hands, nurturing crafts, emotional artistry.

Remedies & Mantras

Mantra: Om Savitre Namah

Remedy: Recite Gayatri Mantra (addressed to Savitar) 108 times daily. Practice hand mudras.

Gemstone: Pearl (Moti)

All 27 Nakshatras

AshwiniBharaniKrittikaRohiniMrigashiraArdraPunarvasuPushyaAshleshaMaghaPurva PhalguniUttara PhalguniHastaChitraSwatiVishakhaAnuradhaJyeshthaMoolaPurva AshadhaUttara AshadhaShravanaDhanishthaShatabhishaPurva BhadrapadaUttara BhadrapadaRevati