Nakshatra · Hasta
Hasta nakshatra: ruled by the Moon, in Kanya rashi
Hasta is the 13th of the 27 nakshatras. Its rashi and padas, its lord and dasha, its gana, yoni and nadi for matching, and its nature for muhurat.
In short
Hasta nakshatra is the 13th of the 27 nakshatras, 160°–173°20' of the sidereal zodiac, with all 4 padas in Kanya (Virgo). Its lord is the Moon, so people born in it start life in the Moon's 10-year Vimshottari dasha. It is Deva gana and Adya nadi.
Hasta nakshatra at a glance
| Hasta | |
|---|---|
| Number | 13th of 27 |
| Also spelled | Hastham |
| Span | 160°–173°20' of the sidereal zodiac |
| Rashi | all 4 padas in Kanya (Virgo) |
| Lord | the Moon, whose Vimshottari dasha lasts 10 years |
| Gana | Deva |
| Yoni | Mahisha (buffalo) |
| Nadi | Adya |
| Nature (muhurat) | Kshipra (quick) |
| Marriage star | Yes, one of the eleven (Muhurta Chintamani ch. 6) |
The 4 padas of Hasta
Each pada is 3°20'. The pada decides the rashi when a nakshatra spans two signs, and places the Moon in a navamsa (D9) sign.
| Pada | Span | Rashi | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 160°–163°20' | Kanya (Virgo) | Mesha (Aries) |
| Pada 2 | 163°20'–166°40' | Kanya (Virgo) | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| Pada 3 | 166°40'–170° | Kanya (Virgo) | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| Pada 4 | 170°–173°20' | Kanya (Virgo) | Karka (Cancer) |
Read more on Kanya (Virgo).
Hasta and the Vimshottari dasha
The Moon rules Hasta, and also Rohini and Shravana. A person born at the very start of Hasta has the whole 10 years of the Moon's dasha ahead; born near its end, only a little. The next dasha is Mars's. See Moon in astrology.
Hasta in matching and muhurat
In Ashtakoot matching, Hasta gives the gana, yoni and nadi of a birth star: Deva, Mahisha (buffalo) and Adya. Two people with the same nadi get 0 of its 8 points, the Nadi dosha, unless one of the exceptions Charak lists applies. Check two stars with the free star matching.
For muhurat, Hasta is Kshipra (quick), a star suited to quick tasks: trade, learning, medicine and short trips. It is one of the eleven marriage stars.
Questions about Hasta nakshatra
Which rashi is Hasta nakshatra?
Hasta has all 4 padas in Kanya (Virgo). Which rashi applies to you depends on your pada.
Who is the lord of Hasta nakshatra?
The Moon rules Hasta, as it rules Rohini and Shravana. If you were born in Hasta, your first Vimshottari dasha is the Moon's, which lasts 10 years in full.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Hasta?
Hasta is Deva gana, Mahisha yoni (buffalo) and Adya nadi (K. S. Charak's tables). These are used in Ashtakoot matching.
Is Hasta a good nakshatra for marriage?
For a wedding date, yes: Hasta is one of the eleven stars Muhurta Chintamani ch. 6 names for marriage. For a couple, what matters is how the two birth stars match, not the star alone.
What is Hasta nakshatra in English?
In English, Hasta is the 13th lunar mansion (nakshatra) of the Vedic zodiac, 160° to 173°20' of the sidereal zodiac, all in Virgo.
Sources
- The 27 nakshatras of 13°20' and their 4 padas of 3°20': Astrojar's engine (Lahiri ayanamsa, sidereal zodiac).
- Nakshatra lords and Vimshottari years: BPHS, the chapter on the Vimshottari dasha, as coded in Astrojar's engine (Ketu 7, Venus 20, Sun 6, Moon 10, Mars 7, Rahu 18, Jupiter 16, Saturn 19, Mercury 17 years).
- Gana, yoni and nadi: K. S. Charak, Elements of Vedic Astrology, ch. XXVII (pp. 456, 458, 460), the tables Astrojar's star matching uses.
- Nature of each star for muhurat: Muhurta Chintamani ch. 2. The eleven marriage stars: Muhurta Chintamani ch. 6.
This is the traditional reading of the classical texts, given for learning and reflection. It is not a prediction for you, and not medical, legal or financial advice.
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