Nakshatra 13 of 27
Hasta Nakshatra
The hand. Ruled by the Moon, presided over by Savitar, the creative sun.
Quick Answer
Hasta is the 13th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 10°00' Virgo to 23°20' Virgo in the sidereal zodiac, is ruled by the Moon, presided over by Savitar, the creative sun, and its symbol is an open hand.
Hasta at a Glance
- Sidereal span
- 10°00' Virgo to 23°20' Virgo
- Tropical span in 2026
- 4°14' Libra to 17°34' Libra
- Ruling planet
- Moon
- Deity
- Savitar, the creative sun
- Symbol
- An open hand
- Name means
- The hand
The Quality of Hasta
Hasta is the hand of Savitar. It makes, mends and arranges with skill, and it grasps quickly what it needs. The open hand gives as easily as it takes, and Hasta's ease grows when the hand is held open.
What are your hands busy with, and what would you make if you slowed down?
The Four Padas of Hasta
Each pada is a quarter of 3°20' and sets the navamsa (D9) sign.
| Pada | Sidereal Span | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10°00' Virgo to 13°20' Virgo | Aries |
| 2 | 13°20' Virgo to 16°40' Virgo | Taurus |
| 3 | 16°40' Virgo to 20°00' Virgo | Gemini |
| 4 | 20°00' Virgo to 23°20' Virgo | Cancer |
When the Moon Is in Hasta
The Moon passes through every nakshatra once a sidereal month, about every 27.3 days. Lahiri ayanamsa.
| Enters (ET) | Leaves (ET) | Enters (IST) | Leaves (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 5:26 PM ET | Nov 6, 6:13 PM ET | Nov 6, 3:56 AM IST | Nov 7, 4:43 AM IST |
| Dec 2, 10:53 PM ET | Dec 3, 11:52 PM ET | Dec 3, 9:23 AM IST | Dec 4, 10:22 AM IST |
| Dec 30, 5:06 AM ET | Dec 31, 5:43 AM ET | Dec 30, 3:36 PM IST | Dec 31, 4:13 PM IST |
| Jan 26, 1:36 PM ET | Jan 27, 1:26 PM ET | Jan 27, 12:06 AM IST | Jan 27, 11:56 PM IST |
The Sun in Hasta, 2027
The Sun enters Hasta on September 27, 2027 at 10:04 AM ET (7:34 PM IST) and stays until October 10, 2027 at 11:01 PM ET (8:31 AM IST on October 11). It returns to the same nakshatra on nearly the same dates every year.
Neighboring Nakshatras
Before Hasta: Uttara Phalguni, ruled by the Sun. After it: Chitra, ruled by Mars. See all 27 nakshatras.
Questions About Hasta
What Is the Lord of Hasta Nakshatra?
The Moon rules Hasta, the 13th of the 27 nakshatras. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Hasta begins life in the Moon period.
Where Is Hasta Nakshatra in the Zodiac?
Hasta spans 10°00' Virgo to 23°20' Virgo in the sidereal zodiac, 13°20' of arc. With the Lahiri ayanamsa in 2026, that corresponds to 4°14' Libra to 17°34' Libra in the tropical zodiac.
What Are the Deity and Symbol of Hasta?
The presiding deity of Hasta is Savitar, the creative sun. Its symbol is an open hand. The name means "the hand".
What Are the Four Padas of Hasta?
Pada 1 runs 10°00' Virgo to 13°20' Virgo (navamsa Aries); Pada 2 runs 13°20' Virgo to 16°40' Virgo (navamsa Taurus); Pada 3 runs 16°40' Virgo to 20°00' Virgo (navamsa Gemini); Pada 4 runs 20°00' Virgo to 23°20' Virgo (navamsa Cancer).
When Is the Moon in Hasta Next?
The Moon is next in Hasta from November 5, 2026 at 5:26 PM ET (3:56 AM IST on November 6) until November 6, 2026 at 6:13 PM ET (4:43 AM IST on November 7). It returns about every 27.3 days.
When Is the Sun in Hasta in 2027?
The Sun enters Hasta on September 27, 2027 at 10:04 AM ET (7:34 PM IST) and leaves on October 10, 2027 at 11:01 PM ET (8:31 AM IST on October 11), using the Lahiri ayanamsa.
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