Which planet rules Hasta nakshatra?

Hasta nakshatra is ruled by Moon in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Moon Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.

What are the symbol and deity of Hasta nakshatra?

The symbol of Hasta is the hand / palm, and its presiding deity is Savitar. These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.

How do I know if my Moon is in Hasta nakshatra?

Your janma (birth) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your exact birth time — it depends on your real birth chart, not your sun sign. Compute your chart to find it precisely.

Hasta Nakshatra

The hand star — skilled, dexterous and resourceful, ruled by the solar deity Savitar.

Number: 13 of 27
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord): Moon
Presiding deity: Savitar
Symbol: Hand / palm

Nature and traits

People associated with Hasta are often described as skilful, clever, hardworking and practical. As a Moon-ruled nakshatra under Savitar, its themes tend to surface most strongly during a Moon planetary period — but how they actually express depends on the whole birth chart, not the nakshatra alone.

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Frequently asked questions

Which planet rules Hasta nakshatra?: Hasta nakshatra is ruled by Moon in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Moon Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.
What are the symbol and deity of Hasta nakshatra?: The symbol of Hasta is the hand / palm, and its presiding deity is Savitar. These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.
How do I know if my Moon is in Hasta nakshatra?: Your janma (birth) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your exact birth time — it depends on your real birth chart, not your sun sign. Compute your chart to find it precisely.