Sun in Hasta Nakshatra — Vedic Meaning

The Sun in Hasta (10°–23°20' Virgo), ruled by the Moon with Savitar — a solar deity of skill and inspiration — as its deity and a hand or fist as its symbol, colours the soul, identity and will with skill, cleverness and resourcefulness. The Sun's star shapes the sense of self and life-purpose — here tending toward dexterity, wit and the power to grasp what one sets out to achieve.

What it tends to bring

Hasta's shakti is the power to gain and place what one wants in one's own hands, and its skilful solar deity Savitar lends craft to the identity — the tradition reads someone clever, dexterous and practical, whose purpose centres on mastering a craft, making things happen and applying skill to real results. Leadership here is capable and hands-on. Vitality is active. The father is often skilled, clever or industrious. The shadow is restlessness or over-cleverness.

Read it in context

The birth star is one factor, not the whole picture. The Sun's dignity, the house, the nakshatra pada, aspects and the running dasha all shape the result. A well-supported Sun here gives skilful, resourceful purpose; affliction can tip it toward restlessness or cunning. Read alongside the whole chart; for more on the 27 nakshatras, see the guide. Never a verdict.

FAQ

What is a Sun in Hasta like?

It tends toward a skilful, clever and resourceful sense of self and purpose that gets things done — modulated by the Sun's dignity and the whole chart.

What is the ruling planet of Hasta?

The Moon rules Hasta; its deity is Savitar, an inspiring solar god, and its symbol is a hand, signifying skill and grasping what one seeks.