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Hasta

Friday, May 1, 2026

Nakshatra 13 of 27 · Ruled by Moon · Deity Savitar

Hasta — deity and symbolism in Vedic mythology

The hand — skilled, dexterous, the maker of things.

Translation

The Hand

Symbol

Open hand or fist

Quality

Light

Span

160.00° – 173.33°

Personality

Crafty in the best sense, quick-handed, mentally agile. Hasta natives are tactile thinkers — they understand by making, by building, by playing with form. Often funny and quick-tongued.

Strengths

  • Manual skill
  • Wit
  • Practicality
  • Quick learning

Challenges

  • Dabbling
  • Manipulation through cleverness
  • Distraction

Career fit

Crafts, surgery, magic/sleight, comedy, technical fields, fine arts.

Mantra

Om Savitre Namah