Hasta Nakshatra, which is from 10°00' to 23°20' degrees in Virgo sign, is the 13th Nakshatra as per Hindu astrology. The symbol for Hasta Nakshatra is a hand, usually with the fingers closed as if grasping something or forming a fist. In Sanskrit, Hasta means Hand or 'of Hands' like Hasta-Kriya will be Hand actions, not precisely but we can get the idea.
The symbolism of hand for Hasta Nakshatra suggests the grasping nature of the lunar mansion and an ability to grab and hold on to all sort of things. This grasping nature can be material, spiritual, mental, emotional or physical. The hand also indicates activities and the skill in those activities. Ultimately, Hasta Nakshatra forms an image of repetitive work and achievement like any kind of artwork or sports which can be played daily but differently.
The presiding deity for Hasta Nakshatra is Savitr (or Savitar) is a form of Surya (the Sun), but many time in ancient texts Savitr is distinguished from Sun. Nevertheless, Hasta Nakshatra illustrates the qualities of this association with Sun, like illuminating intelligence especially in counselling and advising.
The association with hand or fist symbolises determination and a tendency or wish to control through any means. The symbolism provides an association of Hasta Nakshatra with palmistry and therefore, by extension, with Jyotisha Shastra (Vedic astrology).
One of the Hasta Nakshatra's traditional association, not very apparent from its symbolism or deity, is of jesting, joking, merriment, laughter, and mockery. One unique attribute of this lunar mansion is that when it is associated with the lord of the fifth house it may deny children or create problems with progeny.
All the four Pada under Hasta nakshatra are as follows: 1st Pada in Aries navamsa ruled by Mars. 2nd Pada in Taurus navamsa ruled by Venus. 3rd Pada in Gemini navamsa ruled by Mercury and 4th Pada in Cancer navamsa ruled by Moon.
Moon in Hasta Nakshatra: When the Birth star is Hasta Nakshatra, the person has active habits and he is full of resources. But Hasta native is shameless and merciless. Moreover, such a person can be a thief and a drunkard.
Hasta Nakshatra Lord or ruling planet is: Moon or Chandra.
Ruling deity: Savitr, a form of Surya or Sun.
Position of Hasta Nakshatra: 10°00' - 23°20' in Virgo zodiac sign.
Symbol of Hasta Nakshatra: Hand 🖐🏻 ✊🏻
Translation of Hasta: Hand
Astronomical Star Name: δ Corvi or Delta Corvi.
Hasta Nakshatra Gender: Male
Hasta Nakshatra Nadi: Vata or Wind
Hasta Nakshatra Guna or Qualities: Rajas
Hasta Nakshatra Nature: Light (Laghu) or Swift (Kshipra).
Hasta Nakshatra Tattva or Element: Fire
Hasta Nakshatra Caste: Vaishya (Merchant class)
Hasta Nakshatra Gana: Dev
Hasta Nakshatra Yoni: Female Buffalo (Mahish Yoni)
Hasta Nakshatra meaning and Characteristic
The common English language words like hand, handy, hassle, haggle, haste, hard, harness etc are said to be derived from Hasta or Hastha. The relation to the well known greeting Hastha Maniana symbolises the jovial aspect of the Hasta personality and its relation with endings of all types. Understand Hasta this way. Once the family in Uttara Phalguni has been established, Hasta seeks to get the household going. It makes advocacy of civilised living, by making excellent householders, with apparent seriousness and joviality beneath.
The Hasta or Hastha nakshatra may betray a straight-faced expression and their supple build can handle various kinds of manual jobs. Their sharp minds make for instant solutions along lines of practicality, which makes them disregard extreme romantic attitudes. And the mischievous smiles of hasta natives are complemented by the lack of ability to sit still and hence the natives are somewhat fidgety. The Hasta person is often obsessed with staying busy, this asterism likes to complicate simple tasks, but with a very high amount of attention to detail. So some traits of this lunar mansion are extremely helpful for a female native, but none the less they are equally helpful to a male native too, if prominent in Rasi chart.
Hasta born individuals expect others to be as meticulous as they are and are highly critical when their ends are not met or expectations not realised. When related to the progeny in the 5th house, Hasta born individuals are likely to develop tension with their children. Following the universal scheme of things, Hasta born people are associated with the Sanskrit phrase - 'Hastha Sthapaniya agama shakti'. This means the nakshatra has the power to put the object of their desire within their hands or their control.
The symbolism of Hasta is a representation of attainment of the end or material object over the procedure of the attainment. The very symbol refers to the fact that Hasta holds the promise of immediate acquisition of the desired object by dint of sheer skill.
Professions and Persons ruled by Hasta Nakshatra
- People skilled with hands like Artisans, Hand-crafters, pickpockets and Stage Magicians.
- Palmistry and Astrologers.
- Advisers and Counsellors.
- Authors, educators and priests.
- Thieves, rascals and rogues.
- Comedians, Pranksters, Jesters or mime artists.
Marriage Compatibility of Hasta Nakshatra with other Nakshatras
Hasta and Ashwini Nakshatra: Your most difficult relationship. You may be successful and attractive, but Ashwini will find faults in you and fail to appreciate your positive points. However hard you try to be what they want you to be, you fail to live up to their high expectations. You have to learn to be more philosophical, detached and less needy. 27% compatible
Hasta and Bharani Nakshatra: You are fascinated by Bharani's sexual confidence. This is the area where you are the least confident. You will love them without expecting anything in return. But they may not always be so careful with your feelings. Both of you are stubborn and possessive. You can feel insecure, always suspicious of Bharani's friends. 50% compatible
Hasta and Krittika Nakshatra: Both of you appear confident but are insecure within. You lean on Krittika for strength and they are usually happy to give you this support. You should not dump your emotions on Krittika. They are afraid of letting emotions control their life. You have to gain their trust and introduce them to love. 44% compatible
Hasta and Rohini Nakshatra: This is a good partnership. Rohini likes the sophisticated you and they also give you confidence in your sexuality. Both of you are moody but at least you understand these moods and do not let them come between you. Rohini's need for independence is contained, as you can be jealous and insecure. Trust them. 69% compatible
Hasta and Mrigashirsha Nakshatra: Your best relationship. Mrigasira is bright, confident and passionate. They support you and teach you to be confident. You are able to talk to them without being afraid of exposing yourself. They stop you from being too emotional and know how to cope with your moods. You remain true, supportive and loving. 82% compatible
Hasta and Ardra Nakshatra: Mutual distrust at the beginning develops into deep love later. You find Ardra's persona daunting, their lifestyle too different. But Ardra is strongly influenced by the Moon and they understand you a lot better than you thought possible. Their devotion and unquestioning support help you overcome your insecurities. 67% compatible
Hasta and Punarvasu Nakshatra: Punarvasu have a strong lunar influence and they have many similarities to you, so you can connect with them very well. You must let Punarvasu have their freedom and not make in an issue. You find Punarvasu's inability to love on a one-to-one basis hard to accept. 57% compatible
Hasta and Pushya Nakshatra: Pushya is very responsible for their commitments. You find their strength great to lean on. They don't want more than you are willing to give. You in turn give them all your love. They may not be demonstrative in love publicly but they more than make up for it in private. You teach them to get in touch with their emotions. 69% compatible
Hasta and Ashlesha Nakshatra: Ashlesha analyses, Hasta feels. Ashlesha will have a tendency to criticise your dependence on emotions and you feel Ashlesha do not understand you. You will always try to love Ashlesha, but you find it difficult to cross the barriers set up by their cynical attitude. In fact, you make the mistake of loving them too much. 53% compatible
Hasta and Magha Nakshatra: Magha and Hasta have a karmic relationship, where past life issues were not easy, and this conflict creates problems now. You are a generous lover but why do you not show this generosity to Magha? You can be cold and uncaring and they react by being selfish and critical. Be normal, show them you care. 39% compatible
Hasta and Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: Purva Phalguni is social, practical and fun-loving, very similar to you. They may think of your independence as a threat. But you are happy to commit to them. Your greatest problem with them is their tendency to criticise you; you are always trying to justify your behaviour and trying to live up to their expectations. 55% compatible
Hasta and Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra: You may choose a practical relationship with Uttara Phalguni. They support you, love your sophisticated personality but are equally comfortable with your earthiness. They are good lovers; sexually you find lots of passion and pleasure. Do not get bogged down in routine or your relationship can become boring. 58% compatible
Hasta and Hasta Nakshatra: You understand and accept each other's qualities, especially the insecurities that underpin your lives. You give love and support through thick and thin, deal with the ever-changing moods and together you are able to defy destine. Don't aggravate your Hasta partner's emotional crisis by feeling emotionally unsettled yourself. 77% compatible
Hasta and Chitra Nakshatra: A great relationship. Chitra love you for what you are and that is their greatest gift to you. They teach you about self-sufficiency and confidence. They support your insecurities. You love their passion, courage and exciting life. You wonder why they love you. But they do. Try not to let your insecurities come in the way of happiness. 79% compatible
Hasta and Swati Nakshatra: Swati are your best sexual partner and you do not need to hide your sexuality from them. They love the contrast between your earthy sexuality and your sophisticated outer personality. They are one of the few Nakshatras that make you feel totally at ease with them, so you can be natural and carefree. 72% compatible
Hasta and Vishakha Nakshatra: Do not fall for Vishakha in the hope you can change them to be what you want. Vishakha will be happy to be your mentor, teacher and even lover but they cannot love you as completely as you wish them to. This does not mean that they do not love you at all. Just not the way you want them to. Stop trying to control the relationship. 53% compatible
Hasta and Anuradha Nakshatra: Anuradha seek idealistic love and their brand of unconditional love helps you overcome your insecurities. Anuradha has the ability to make you face realities without making it too difficult for you. While you are emotionally very vulnerable, they can be emotionally strong. Their vulnerability is their need for love, which you can supply. 72% compatible
Hasta and Jyeshta Nakshatra: You are never too confident with Jyeshta. They appear so bright, charming and intellectual and you fear you will never match up to them. Jyeshta can turn their passion on and off and this confuses you further. You have to learn to be strong with your Jyeshta partner. If you allow them to take control you may pay a high price emotionally. 36% compatible
Hasta and Mula Nakshatra: Sexual versus emotional, this is the conflict. You are full of sexual insecurities. You want to change the emphasis of your relationship from sexual to emotional. This can make you moody and cool. Mula does not understand your sexual distance. Both of you want something from the other that they cannot freely give. 42% compatible
Hasta and Purva Ashadha Nakshatra: Purva Ashadha presents a clean slate to you, pure and clear. Together you can create a different palette of colour that is your relationship. Your ruler the moon makes you the perfect chameleon, adapting to their new ideas fluidly and seamlessly, keeping love and commitment alive through their many changes. 75% compatible
Hasta and Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra: Mentally, emotionally and spiritually, Uttara Ashadha brings strength and calmness to you. You are happy to shine in their reflected warmth. Both of you suffer from lack of self-belief. Your animal signs are the cause of your grief. When you meet someone experiencing similar pain, you feel healed by it. 64% compatible
Hasta and Shravana Nakshatra: Shravana is unconventional and philosophical. But they are also very sentimental and romantic. You cut through their coolness to find their warm inner core. You never feel inadequate with them. Love is strong. Being too similar can be a drawback as you react to situations in a similar way. 66% compatible
Hasta and Dhanishta Nakshatra: Dhanishta gives you courage and confidence. They run away from emotionalism and romantic constraints. You have to be careful you do not have too many expectations of them. They will remain loyal to you as long as you do not become too possessive. Develop your own emotional support system and they will love you for it. 51% compatible
Hasta and Shatabhisha Nakshatra: Shatabhishak fascinate you, but the more you try to know them, the more mysterious they become. They do not love up to their promise: it is like catching an elusive shadow, and you never can. They are your spiritually complex partners as well as your worst sexual ones. Sexual experiences with them may not be pleasurable; you can become afraid of expressing your personality, fearing criticism and rejection. 27% compatible
Hasta and Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra: You never quite believe your luck in being involved with the magnificent Purva Bhadra. They usually have unrealistic expectations: the more you try to live up to them, the more you fail. Appreciate yourself more and be assertive or this can become a one-sided relationship - you giving and they taking. 38% compatible
Hasta and Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra: You feel Uttara Bhadra are unable to understand your emotional nature. Their inflexibility is blocking your self-expression. You feel unsure and insecure. As you get to know them you realise they want to be supportive and loving, you were just misreading the signals. This leads to a strong bond and warm love. 72% compatible
Hasta and Revati Nakshatra: You can become very attached to Revati. You vibrate well with each other and develop spiritually through your contact. You should not allow your lack of confidence to make you feel you are of no use to them. They need your love, your practical support keeps them grounded and they are unconcerned about your earthiness. 66% compatible
Best and worst lunar mansion for compatibility
From Nakshatra point of view, the most ideal life partner for Hasta Nakshatra will be of Mrigashirsha or Mrigasira Nakshatra and the most challenging life partner will be of Ashwini and Shatabhisha Nakshatra.