PosituneHasta Nakshatra
Nakshatra number 13 of 27. Hasta is ruled by Moon and its presiding deity is Savitar. Its symbol is: hand or fist.
Ruling planetMoon
DeitySavitar
SymbolHand or fist
SignKanya
When the Moon is in Hasta
Naming sounds by Pada
Hasta runs from 10°00′ to 23°20′ of Kanya, a span of 13°20′. It splits into four Padas, and a child born while the Moon is in a Pada is traditionally given a name starting with that Pada's sound.
| Pada | Name starts with | Rashi | Degrees in sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pu | Kanya (Virgo) | 10°00′ to 13°20′ |
| 2 | Sha | Kanya (Virgo) | 13°20′ to 16°40′ |
| 3 | Na | Kanya (Virgo) | 16°40′ to 20°00′ |
| 4 | Tha | Kanya (Virgo) | 20°00′ to 23°20′ |
Find your own Pada
The Pada depends on the exact birth time. Use the birth-chart calculator to find the Nakshatra and Pada from a date and time.
Deity names and symbols differ slightly between traditions and sources. Where two readings are common, both are shown.