Hasta (हस्त / हस्त)
Deity: Savitar • Sun Deity
Overview
| Ruling Planet | Moon |
| Gana | Deva |
| Element | Air |
| Guna | Rajas |
| Gender | Masculine |
| Caste | Vaishya |
| Purushartha | Moksha |
| Animal Symbol | Buffalo |
| Quality | Skill, craftsmanship |
Astronomical Span
| Degree Range | 10° — 23.333333° |
| Rashi | Virgo |
Four Padas (Quarters)
Traits & Nature
Positive Traits
Challenging Traits
Mythology & Deity
| Deity | Savitar |
| Associated | Sun Deity |
Story
Represents hands, skill and dexterity, blessed by Savitar
Symbolism
Skill, craftsmanship, dexterity
Spiritual Lesson
Create with skillful hands
Domain Effects
Skill, dexterity, manifestation, hands-on work. Excellent for crafts, skills, and anything requiring hand work.
skill, dexterity, manifestation, hands, crafts
skill, craftsmanship, hands on, dexterity
gentleness, touch, crafting, creation
skillful, manifesting, practical
hands, dexterity, gentle, healing touch
mudras, hands, manifestation, creation
Classical Reference
Hasta represents the skilled hand of creation. Savitar grants dexterity and manifestation. Excellent for all crafts and hands-on work. - Brihat Samhita
Modern Application
Perfect for craft fairs, hands-on workshops, massage, yoga, creating gifts, practical projects, demonstrations.
Muhurta (Auspicious Timing)
Favorable Activities
Unfavorable Activities
Excellent for crafts
Mantras & Sounds
| Beeja Mantra | Om Savitre Namah |
| Simple Mantra | Om Hastaya Namaha |
| Mantra Count | 108 |
Syllables
Body & Health
| Body Parts | Hands, Fingers |
| Common Ailments | Hand problems, Respiratory |
Compatibility
Colors
Deep green
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Alternatives: Forest green
Suitable Vocations
Special Notes
- Skill nakshatra
- Excellent for detailed work