Key attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Moon (10-year dasha) |
| Rashi span | Kanya |
| Gana (temperament) | Deva |
| Nadi | Aadi |
| Yoni (symbol) | Buffalo |
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Hasta Nakshatra (13 of 27)
Hasta nakshatra (#13 of 27): ruling planet Moon, Deva gana, Aadi nadi, Buffalo yoni. Personality, strengths and matching guide.
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Overview
Hasta is the 13th of 27 lunar mansions, spanning Kanya, ruled by Moon with Deva gana and Aadi nadi.
The 4 padas of Hasta
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa (D9) | Pada lord | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 160°00′–163°20′ | Mesha | Mars | Pu |
| Pada 2 | 163°20′–166°40′ | Vrishabha | Venus | Sha |
| Pada 3 | 166°40′–170°00′ | Vrishabha | Venus | Na |
| Pada 4 | 170°00′–173°20′ | Karka | Moon | Tha |
Each pada is exactly one navamsa (3°20′), so the pada sets the D9 sign that refines a reading. The name syllable (akshar) is the traditional avakahada-chakra starting sound for a baby born in that pada — see baby names for Hasta →.
Essence of Hasta
Hasta, the hand, blesses skill: deft, practical intelligence that makes things real. What you touch becomes neater, cleverer, complete.
People born in Hasta carry the Deva temperament and Buffalo yoni symbolism. In marriage matching, Aadi nadi pairings need a careful check for nadi dosha and its classical cancellations — never a verdict from the nakshatra name alone.
Compatibility shortlist
Nakshatras often cross-checked with Hasta in classical gun milan (starting points — always verify with the full 36-gun calculator):
Matching notes
In kundli milan, Hasta's Deva gana, Aadi nadi and Buffalo yoni each enter the 36-gun count. Same-nadi pairings create nadi dosha (with classical cancellations); yoni compatibility follows the traditional animal-friendship grid. The only reliable way to read it is the full ashtakoota — run one free below.
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FAQ
What is Hasta nakshatra good for?
Hasta (Deva gana, Aadi nadi) is classically associated with Hasta, the hand, blesses skill: deft, practical intelligence that makes things real. What you touch becomes neater, clev — read in the context of the full birth chart, not in isolation.
Which nakshatras match well with Hasta?
In gun milan, Hasta's Deva gana and Buffalo yoni are compared koota-by-koota. Classical shortlists often include Ashwini, Rohini, Mrigashira — but the full 36-gun score is the only reliable check.
What is the ruling planet of Hasta?
Moon rules Hasta in the vimshottari dasha system (10 years in the 120-year cycle).
What are the name letters (akshar) for Hasta nakshatra?
Babies born in Hasta are traditionally named starting with Pu, Sha, Na, Tha — one syllable per pada (1–4), from the avakahada chakra. See our Hasta baby-name list for examples.