Nakshatra 13 of 27
Hasta
The hand — what you can make with your own two hands.
Hasta · 10°00'00" Virgo — 23°20'00" Virgo
Lord
Moon
10 years in the period cycle
Deity
Savitar
Symbol
hand
Animal (yoni)
buffalo
Nature (gana): divine (deva) — gentle, cooperative
Guiding theme: craft, precision, the power of hands, skill
Strengths
- ✦precision and dexterity
- ✦agency — you turn an idea into a thing
- ✦a feel for the detail others miss
Shadow to work through
- ◦excessive control and endless tweaking
- ◦scheming when it would be simpler to just ask
The shadow isn't a verdict — it's the area where the same force works against you until you notice it.
Natural directions
craftsmanship, surgery, physiotherapy, handicrafts, programming, any precision work.
In close relationships
You show affection through what you do, not what you say. It's worth saying it sometimes.
Four quarters (padas)
Every nakshatra divides into four parts of 3°20' each. The quarter refines the shade — the same nakshatra in a different pada works a little differently, because each corresponds to a different sign in the navamsha (D9).
| Pada | Range | Navamsha sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10°00'00" Virgo — 13°20'00" Virgo | ♈︎ Aries |
| 2 | 13°20'00" Virgo — 16°40'00" Virgo | ♉︎ Taurus |
| 3 | 16°40'00" Virgo — 19°60'00" Virgo | ♊︎ Gemini |
| 4 | 20°00'00" Virgo — 23°20'00" Virgo | ♋︎ Cancer |
Compatibility with other nakshatras
Calculated classically — through nadi (life energy) and yoni (the nakshatra's animal), the same tables as the full Guna Milan. It's a pointer, not a verdict: a low score marks an area for conscious work, not an obstacle.
Works well with: Swati, Bharani, Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira, Pushya
Needs attention with: Ashwini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Jyeshtha
Not sure if this is your nakshatra?
The Moon crosses one nakshatra in about a day, so your time of birth is needed. We'll calculate it from ephemerides — along with the pada and your full birth chart.
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ℹ How we calculate this
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Which zodiac: Indian (sidereal)
Rahu and Ketu: traditional version
House division: a whole sign is one house
Accuracy: verified against eclipses
Time of birth: accounting for historical daylight saving time
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