# Hasta

> The star of craftsmanship, skill, healing touch, intellect, and manifesting power.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/nakshatra/hasta

Nakshatra List (27 Nakshatras)

13

Hasta (हस्त) is the 13th lunar mansion of the Vedic zodiac. Governed by Savitr (The Golden Solar Creator) with planetary ruler Moon (Chandra), it guides the rhythm of thought, action, and timing.

Ruling Deity Savitr (The Golden Solar Creator)

Ruler Moon (Chandra)

Nature Kshipra / Laghu (Swift & Dexterous)

Element Earth (Prithvi)

Symbol Open Hand (Blessing)

Significance

The star of craftsmanship, skill, healing touch, intellect, and manifesting power. Valued in Vedic astrology for muhurat selection, spiritual contemplation, and understanding mental tendencies.

Favorable

- Spiritual meditation and learning
- Initiatives aligned with Savitr (The Golden Solar Creator)
- Skill enhancement and study

Unfavorable

- Unrighteous undertakings
- Actions conflicting with Kshipra / Laghu (Swift & Dexterous) nature