Hasta in a birth chart
Your birth nakshatra (janma nakshatra) is the one the Moon was in when you were born. With Hasta, the Moon is in Virgo (Kanya), and Moon rules the first dasha of your life in the Vimshottari system, which is why your Mahadasha sequence starts with Moon. In Kundli matching, its Deva gana, Buffalo yoni and Adi nadi count for 18 of the 36 points.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Hasta nakshatra?
Moon. People born with the Moon in Hasta begin life in the Moon Mahadasha.
Which rashi is Hasta nakshatra in?
Hasta spans 10°00′ Virgo to 23°20′ Virgo, so its rashi is Virgo (Kanya).
What are the name letters for Hasta nakshatra?
By pada: Pu, Sha, Na, Tha. Names for a child are traditionally begun with the sound of the birth pada.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Hasta?
Deva gana, Buffalo yoni and Adi nadi. These are compared in Kundli matching.
Who is the deity of Hasta?
Savitar, the Sun as giver of life; its symbol is an open hand.