Hasta Nakshatra

Hasta nakshatra is from the Virgo constellation & exalts in the sign of Mercury. It is co-ruled by Sun as well as the Moon. It represents the best of both worlds & the ability to manifest and beautify things through the hands. It is also the nakshatra which fought Yama for love & marriage.

Hasta is from the Virgo constellation and exalts in the sign of Mercury. It is co-ruled by Sun as well as the Moon. As the story of Hasta goes, Savitri fought with Yama Raj, the God of death, for her husband’s life and through her persuasion brought him back to her world. The constellation spans across 10 to 23.20 degrees in Virgo. It is a constellation known to be good with the hands. It is good with culinary arts and paintings and holds a ‘Midas touch’.

Distinctive Hasta Nakshatra Traits

• Physically, with an Ascendant in this nakshatra, Hasta are quite handsome/beautiful and easily attract the opposite sex through their charm and gifted wit.
• Good with hands: Hasta is incredibly good with anything that involves the use of hands. It believes in the power of beautifying things around it, and being proficient in art, cooking, creating sculptures and so on which involve the use of hands. They are also very good classical dancers.
• Believes in hard work: Hasta believes in the power of hard work to achieve anything in life and presides over the ‘Midas Touch’ or the magical way of beautifying things around them. They also complete anything they get their hands or mind into. They are not quitters and will not leave until they achieve what they want.
• Immaculate convincing powers: Hasta is blessed by Mercury as its point of exaltation which makes them logical debaters and bestows upon them good convincing skills. They do great in areas which require convincing or debating extraordinarily with logical and practical points, making them a winner.
• Purity of thought, word, deed & actions: Hasta is already blessed with illuminating intelligence and the gift of making things happen with the best use of their hands. There’s no reason why they would retort to unfair means. They are usually upright with purity in their intentions.

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Hasta Nakshatra Padas

• Hasta Nakshatra 1^st Quarter/Pada:

People born in Hasta Nakshatra, with 1^st Pada/quarter that comes between 160°00′ to 163°20′ in Virgo have the skill set that helps them to make an excellent career. They will be affluent in their second phase of life. When it comes to marital life, if the status of Mars and Mercury is good, they will have a happy and sustainable marital life. The placement of Mars will decide the success after the age of 36 in the life of a Hasta -born person with 1^st Pada.

• Hasta Nakshatra 2^nd Quarter/Pada:

People born in Hasta Nakshatra, with 2^nd quarter/pada comes between 163°20′ to 166°40′ in Virgo. If you are born with Hasta 2^nd pada you will have the ability to cultivate ideas, thoughts, but the status of Moon and Venus will decide whether you will gain form those thoughts and ideas or not. The status of Venus will decide how your life will be after the age of 30.

• Hasta Nakshatra 3rd Quarter/Pada:

The person born in Hasta Nakshatra, with the 3rd quarter/pada, comes in between 166°40′ to 170°00′ in Virgo. You will have the desire to build the institution and run the organization that gives priority to skills because this pada of Nakshtra has a focus on skills, ideas, and strategy rather than following the trend. Have high intelligence and the ability to perform better. You will have child-like innocence and be committed to a relationship. After marriage, you always give priority to communication and clarity to sustain that relationship.

• Hasta Nakshatra 4^th Quarter/Pada:

Hasta Nakshatra The 4^th quarter/pada of Hasta Nakshatra comes in between 170°00′ to 173°20′ in Virgo. These people have emotional personality, but the essence of Mercury will always be there, which makes them good decision makers and good at empathy and emotional decisions. The status of the Moon indicates how your life partner and marital life will be. People born under this Pada will attain success in water, agriculture, healing and the career that deals with the Moon.

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Career & Profession for Hasta Nakshatra Individuals

• Hasta born people are generally seen in corporate/professional/service set-ups but has a nature inclination towards business.
• The years after 30 are much more stable in terms of profession and finances.

Marital Life for Hasta Male and Hasta Female

• The men in Hasta can face several ups and downs in marriage and are suggested to have their horoscopes matched with their partner as certain tiffs can exist.

• The women in Hasta nakshatra give their all to the relationship and also fight for it against all odds, they are generally happy in their relationship, but horoscope matching is suggested for a long & prosperous married life.

Important Years For Hasta Nakshatra

• Ages 30-42 years are best for professional growth of a Hasta Nakshatra individual.
• The age 25 and above is regarded best for considering marriage proposals and getting married.

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Ruling Planet of Hasta Nakshatra (Graha Devta): Moon

Graha Devta is the one who gives the ability to understand the nature of the planet so that we can work based on that planet in our chart. Based on Vedic Astrology, the Graha Devta or Ruling Planet for the Hasta Nakshatra is the Moon. Individuals born in this Nakshatra possess a lot of compassion and like to care for others. They have a pleasant personality with a charming face and a sweet smile. Their jovial and optimistic nature along with the ability to inspire makes other people fond of them. They are good at forming social and professional relationships and at times are very detail oriented in their work.

Energy Source Of Hasta Nakshatra (Adhi Devta): Savitar

The Adhi Devta gives mental clarity about the ruling planet and through them, we can come in contact with the divine energy source of the planet. The Adhi Devta of Hasta Nakshatra is Savitar, who is one of the most important Aditya among the twelve Aditya. Savitar or the Sun God gives a lot of creativity and dexterity to the people of this Nakshatra in healing, art and handicrafts. It also establishes harmony between nature and the human being.

Natural Instinct of Hasta Nakshatra 

Hasta belongs to the buffalo yoni. This sets a certain behavior in romantic relationships, sexual conduct and also intellectual or behavioral traits and reactions to certain situations by and large. Hasta are charming, fight for a cause, is of the warrior class and fond of many children and likely to have many children of their own.

In Indian philosophy, there are three Gunas, known as -Sattwa, Rajas, and Tamas. These are known as the three processes that build a successful life. The guna of Hasta Nakshatra is Rajas or Rajasic which could give the people of this Nakshatra a tendency towards overindulgence and emotional unsettledness. However, these people will spend their wealth in charity and for the welfare of others.

Hasta Nakshatra Male

Hasta Nakshatra-born Male are emotionally intelligent and focused. They possess the ability to shape their destiny through skill, innovative ideas, and clever, quick-thinking ability. They take the family lead and are also good at cooking and nourishing when it comes to healing their family and friends.

Hasta Nakshatra Female

Hasta Nakshatra Female are graceful, intelligent, and highly capable in both personal and professional work.  As a woman, she knows how to express their feelings and when not to get into arguments. She has a talent for creating, nurturing, and healing.  Hasta women give values cleanliness, order, and efficiency

Hasta Nakshatra Compatibility with Other Nakshatras

When it comes to compatibility and matchmaking in a relationship, Hasta deals with devoted, supportive, and responsible individuals. They always give guidance and support to their partner. They have the aura to transform things positively and help their partner to stability and comfort in their company.

Most Compatible Nakshatras with Hasta

• Mrigashira - Hasta Nakshatras

Mrigashira loves the earthiness of Hasta and their sensitivity. Hasta knows when to be sophisticated and social and hides its emotional insecurities well. It is Mrigashira with whom they open up like never before. Mrigashira ‘gets’ them and pampers them enough to let go of insecurities while Hasta loves them silently but with assurance. There is no room for doubts in this relationship, they love each other enough to trust as well.

Nakshatra Compatibility: 86%

• Pushya - Hasta Nakshatra

Pushya adores the fact that Hasta can feel so deeply with such sensitivity which Hasta hides from all. Pushya deals with it with sweetness and adoration. Hasta looks sophisticated but is actually an earthy and sensuous lover. Pushya loves this hidden side of Hasta and shares a strong bond with them. Pushya deeply loves them, and it gets fully reciprocated.

Nakshatra Compatibility: 75%

• Anuradha - Hasta Nakshatra

Anuradha looks for pure, unconditional and absolute love in the truest forms. They have a capacity to give love the same way they would want to receive it. However, they do not expect love or anything in return, which makes them unconditional lovers. Hasta flourishes in this love, overcoming their insecurities through complete acceptance. Hasta is extremely vulnerable, and Anuradha is emotionally strong, making them a good match.

Nakshatra Compatibility: 74%

• Hasta - Hasta Nakshatra

Same Moon signs are just as good as partner signs in Vedic Astrology, if not better. Hasta and Hasta relationship is one which is secure, emotional and acceptance of each other’s qualities and flaws. They both love and support each other through thick and thin. Together, they are able to defy destiny. They should try to ensure that they are both emotionally mature in hard times, and all the above will come true.

Nakshatra Compatibility: 72%

Least Compatible Nakshatras with Hasta

• Ashwini-Hasta Nakshatra

This is the worst relationship for these two Constellations-both emotionally and sexually. Hasta individuals are emotional, virtuous and exceptionally hard working with abundance of patience. They are known to be Midas of the constellation realm where they can turn things exquisite by simply putting their hands and mind to it. Ashwini, however, does not see this exquisiteness in Hasta’s nature. Ashwini tends to be impulsive and expects everything as soon as they dream of it, without knowing what it takes to make it a reality. Hasta can do that for you, but their humility is often misinterpreted as their weakness.

Nakshatra Compatibility: 25%

• Shatabhisha-Hasta Nakshatras

Loving a Shatabhisha is like chasing a ghost or a shadow for Hasta. Hasta can never find the love they say they do in the wake of reality as promised verbally. Sexually, its your worst match and you feel completely unhappy and scared of expressing yourself.

Nakshatra Compatibility: 25%

• Purva Bhadrapada-Hasta Nakshatras

A one-sided relationship can happen between Hasta and Purva Bhadrapada with one just giving and other just taking. The one who gives is Hasta and the one who takes and still isn’t satisfied with enough is Purva Bhadrapada. Purva Bhadra is unrealistic in love and Hasta is simple and kind in disposition. A level of incompleteness and vacuum that will never go.

Nakshatra Compatibility: 25%

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Conclusion

Hasta Nakshatra-born are good at making deals and ready to take responsibility. They are good at art and craft. Graphic design, art gallery, sketch, and photography are the areas where they perform well on the professional front. When it comes to relationships, they nourish their life and their partner's life with love, and emotional support.

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