Hasta · हस्त
Hasta is the 13th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 10° Kanya (Virgo) – 23°20′ Kanya (Virgo) of the sidereal zodiac, and its name means “the hand”.
| Ruling planet | Chandra (Moon) |
|---|---|
| Deity | Savitr, the sun god |
| Symbol | a hand or fist |
| Span (sidereal) | 10° Kanya (Virgo) – 23°20′ Kanya (Virgo) |
Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari scheme. Deities and symbols are traditional and vary in some texts.
Next dates (New Delhi, at sunrise)
- Friday, 6 November 2026
- Friday, 4 December 2026
- Thursday, 31 December 2026
- Wednesday, 27 January 2027
These are the days on which the Moon is in this nakshatra at sunrise.
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Sources: Nakshatra, Wikipedia