हस्त · Nakshatra #13 of 27 · 160.00°–173.33° · ruled by Moon
This column has two witnesses: the devata as the Jyotisha handbooks transmit it, and the Taittiriya Brahmana's nakshatreshti (III.1.4-5), which prescribes an offering to each asterism's deity by name. Both are shown side by side rather than merged into one.
Both witnesses name the same devata here. They differ in four of the 27 — Rohini, the two Phalgunis and Moola — and this is not one of them.
Skilled, clever, handy. Good with hands and craftsmanship. Practical problem solver.
Crafts, sculpture, pottery, surgery, mechanics, astrology.
Hands, skin. Generally good dexterity.
Practical, humorous partner. Values skill and intelligence.
Modern nakshatra synthesis - not from a classical text.
Hasta has four padas with starting sounds Pu, Sha, Na, Tha (पू, ष, ण, ठ) — used in the Vedic Naamkaran method to choose an auspicious first letter for a baby born in this nakshatra.
Pada 1 falls in the Aries navamsa - the fire element, Dharma (purpose). It adds initiative, courage and a pioneering drive, colouring Hasta's expression toward Dharma (purpose).
Pada 2 falls in the Taurus navamsa - the earth element, Artha (security). It adds stability, patience and a grounded, material focus, colouring Hasta's expression toward Artha (security).
Pada 3 falls in the Gemini navamsa - the air element, Kama (desire). It adds curiosity, versatility and communicative skill, colouring Hasta's expression toward Kama (desire).
Pada 4 falls in the Cancer navamsa - the water element, Moksha (liberation). It adds emotional depth, nurturing instincts and sensitivity, colouring Hasta's expression toward Moksha (liberation).
For educational purposes. Nakshatra interpretations are traditional and based on the Moon's birth star.