Hasta Nakshatra (Hasta)

How to understand

Hasta represents the magic of the human hand. Governed by the Moon and the Sun god Savitur, it gives extraordinary dexterity: whether holding a surgeon's scalpel, a sculptor's chisel, an artist's brush, or massage therapy. It is intelligent, humorous, resourcefully practical, and turns ideas into physical reality.

Translates directly to 'The Hand' or 'The Clenched Fist'. Associated with manual dexterity, artisan craftsmanship, touch therapy, sleight of hand, grasping opportunities, and manifestation through conscious action.

Find it in the sky

The striking compact quadrilateral of constellation Corvus (The Crow), traditionally recognized as the five outstretched fingers of an open human hand.

Algorab (Delta Corvi) δ Crv mag 2.95 Hasta Yoga Tara (The Raven's Wing)
Gienah (Gamma Corvi) γ Crv mag 2.59 Companion Star (Raven's Eye)
Kraz (Beta Corvi) β Crv mag 2.65 Companion Star (Raven's Claw)

Śāstric classifications

Presiding deity

Savitur — Solar Deity of Dawn, Inspiration, and Divine Awakening

Aspect of Surya praised in the sacred Gayatri Mantra; awaken-er of higher intellect (Dheemahi), creative vitality, and life-giving illumination.

Symbol

Open Palm / Human Hand / Clenched Fist

Symbolizes manual skill, blessing (Abhaya Mudra), craftsmanship, seizing opportunity, palmistry, and tangible manifestation.

Graha: Chandra (Moon) — The Moon bestows psychological sensitivity, intuitive healing touch, quick responsiveness, and emotional imagination.

Deva (Divine) — Naturally benevolent, cooperative, witty, charming, and inclined toward healing and helping others.

Agni (Fire) — The transformative digestive and alchemical energy that crafts raw matter into functional artifacts.

Yoni: Mahisha (Buffalo)

Ideal for starting medical treatments, surgery, installing software, making sales, starting journeys, learning astrology/palmistry, and trade.

Four pādas

Pada 1

10°00' to 13°20' Kanya

Mesha (Aries)

High physical energy, surgical skill, competitive dexterity, mathematical drive, and entrepreneurial initiative.

Akṣara: Pu (पू)

Pada 2

13°20' to 16°40' Kanya

Vrishabha (Taurus)

Artistic craftsmanship, jewelry making, financial calculation, musical instrument playing, and steady aesthetic labor.

Akṣara: Sha (ष)

Pada 3

16°40' to 20°00' Kanya

Mithuna (Gemini)

Clever wit, sleight of hand, humorous storytelling, software coding, trade negotiations, and intellectual versatility.

Akṣara: Na (ण)

Pada 4

20°00' to 23°20' Kanya

Karka (Cancer)

Deep healing touch, empathetic nursing, maternal medicine, intuitive psychological counsel, and domestic hospitality.

Akṣara: Tha (ठ)

Nature and life

Strengths

Peerless manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and technical finesse
Witty, humorous, and entertaining conversationalist who disarms tension
Superb commercial instincts; uncanny ability to spot practical opportunities
Compassionate healing touch; natural instinct for bodywork and massage
Resourceful problem-solver who can fix almost anything with their hands

Growth areas

Tendency toward petty trickery, cunning manipulation, or deceit
Nervous anxiety and overthinking minor operational details
Struggling with mood swings driven by lunar fluctuations
Difficulty trusting others to handle tasks properly, refusing to delegate

Hasta represents the hand that holds divine destiny. Use your hands to heal, create, and bless rather than grasp greedily. When you channel your manual magic into selfless service, the entire cosmos opens its treasures to you.

Career pathways

Surgeons, Dentists, Physiotherapists, Acupuncturists, and Chiropractors
Sculptors, Jewelers, Watchmakers, Precision Machinists, and Artisans
Software Developers, Programmers, Cybernetics, and Technical Writers
Palmists, Astrologers, Magicians, Illusionists, and Comedians
Accountants, Auditors, Traders, Stock Brokers, and Logistics Planners

Prone to carpel tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, intestinal colic, constipation, and nervous skin irritations.

Daily warm oil hand massage with Mahanarayan oil. Soothing herbal digestion aids such as Triphala, Hingwastak churna, and fennel infusion.

Remedies and mantra

Bīja mantra: ॐ ठं हस्त नक्षत्रेभ्यो नमः (Om Tham Hasta Nakshatrebhyo Namah)

ॐ विभ्राड् बृहत्पिबतु सोम्यं मध्वायुर्दधद्यज्ञपतावविह्रुतम् । वातजूतो यो अभिरक्षति त्मना प्रजाः पुपोष पुरुधा वि राजति ॥

Vṛkṣa: Chameli / Royal Jasmine (Jasminum grandiflorum)

Lord Savitur (Chanting the holy Gayatri Mantra at sunrise) and Lord Ganesha