What are the 27 Nakshatras?

The 27 Nakshatras are lunar mansions — equal segments of the Moon’s path across the ecliptic. Your birth Nakshatra is determined by the Moon’s position at birth and is central to naming, compatibility, muhurat, and Vimshottari Dasha in Jyotish.

How does Nakshatra affect personality?

Classical texts associate each Nakshatra with a deity, symbol, and temperament. The Moon’s Nakshatra colours emotional style, while the full chart (lagna, grahas, houses) refines the picture. Weekly guidance often starts from Janma Nakshatra as a simple, stable anchor.

How do I find my Nakshatra?

Enter your birth date, time, and place. Daanyam computes the Moon’s sidereal longitude with a precision ephemeris and maps it to one of the 27 Nakshatras, including pada (quarter) where applicable.

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Nakshatra 13 of 27 · Ruled by Moon

हस्ता नक्षत्र

Symbol: Hand / palm · Deity: Savitar

The Hasta Nature

Hasta nakshatra personality is skillful, resourceful and gifted with the hands and the mind. Ruled by the Moon and linked to Savitar, this nakshatra carries dexterity, wit and the ability to make something from nothing. Natives often excel in crafts, trade and communication.

Strengths & Challenges

Strengths include adaptability, humour and the ability to solve problems with creativity. Hasta natives excel in trade, arts, writing, comedy and any field that rewards quick thinking and skill.

The shadow is control and fussiness. Letting go of perfectionism and trusting others' ways of doing things frees Hasta's full creativity.

Career & Life Path

Careers in writing, comedy, trade, crafts, design, negotiation and any field that values skill and communication suit Hasta. You thrive where your hands and words create value.

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Relationships

In relationships, Hasta values wit and shared activity. You bond through doing things together; a partner who appreciates your humour and skill supports you best.

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Auspicious Timing

Favorable day: Monday

Monday Chandra rituals and offerings that honour the Moon align with Hasta.

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Seva for Hasta Nakshatra

For Hasta nakshatra, Moon-aligned seva — supporting craftspeople, education, or Gau Seva — channels dexterity into service.

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Is Hasta your Nakshatra?

Enter your date of birth on our Nakshatra page to see your birth star and weekly forecast.

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