| Ruling planet | Moon |
|---|---|
| Deity | Savitr |
| Symbol | An open hand |
| Span | 10°00' – 23°20' Virgo |
| Sign | Virgo |
| Nature | Light (Laghu) |
| Dasha length | 10 years |
Strengths
Craftsmanship, dexterity, wit, resourcefulness, and the ability to manifest concretely.
Challenges
Fussiness, anxiety about detail, and cleverness used to control.
Work it suits
Crafts and manufacturing, surgery, therapy and bodywork, engineering, comedy, fine detail work.
Hasta and the Moon dasha
Because Hasta is ruled by Moon, a Moon placed here means life opens with a Moon Mahadasha lasting 10 years. That single fact shapes the timing of an entire chart, which is why the birth nakshatra matters far more in Jyotish than the Sun sign most people know.
What planet rules Hasta nakshatra?
Hasta is ruled by Moon. A Moon in Hasta therefore begins life in a Moon Mahadasha of 10 years, and Moon's condition in the chart carries extra weight throughout life.