The Nakshatra which spreads from 10 degrees to 23 degrees 20 minutes of Kanya Rashi is called Hasta (हस्तः). This is the 13th Nakshatra in Vedic Astronomy. In Modern Astronomy, Hasta corresponds to α Alchiba, β Kraz, γ, δ Algorab, and ε Minkar Corvi. 

Characteristics

Traits of those born in Hasta Nakshatra are:

• Knowledgeable
• Inquisitive
• Dignified behavior
• Hard-working
• Attractive character
• Peaceful
• Self-control
• Self-discipline
• Ups and downs in life
• Clever
• Some are selfish
• Fault finding nature
• Analytical skills
• Comfortable old age
• Power and position
• Creative
• Effective communication
• Tendency for drinking etc.
• Inclination to stay away from home
• Sometimes careless
• Rationalist
• Quarrelsome
• Tendency for law-breaking 

Mantra

ॐ सवित्रे नमः

om savitre namah'

Click below to listen to Hasta Nakshatra Mantra 

Unfavorable Nakshatras 

• Swati
• Anuradha
• Mula
• Ashwini
• Bharani
• Krittika Mesha Rashi

Those born in Hasta Nakshatra should avoid important events on these days and also avoid partnership with those belonging to these Nakshatras. 

Health issues

Those born in Hasta Nakshatra are prone to these health issues:

• Gas
• Stomachache
• Intestinal block
• Intestinal inflammation
• Indigestion
• Cholera
• Dysentery
• Respiratory disease
• Worm trouble
• Nerve pain
• Mental disorders 

Suitable career

Some of the suitable careers for those born in Hasta Nakshatra are:

• Trading
• Postal services
• Courier
• Shipping
• Yarn
• Construction
• Color and ink Industry
• Artist
• Politician
• Legal profession
• Import-Export
• Diplomat 

Can Hasta Nakshatra wear diamond?

Favorable. 

Lucky stone

Pearl. 

Favorable colors

White, green. 

Names for Hasta Nakshatra

The starting letter of the name as per Avakahadadi system for Hasta Nakshatra is:

• First charana - पू (Pu)
• Second charana - ष (Sha)
• Third charana - ण (Na)
• Fourth charana - ठ (Tha)

These letters can be used for the traditional Nakshatra name kept at the time of the naming ceremony.

In some communities, the names of the grandparents are kept during the naming ceremony. There is no harm in following that system.

Shastra prescribes that the official name kept for records and all practical purposes should be different from this. It is called Vyavaharika nama. The Nakshatra name as per the above system should be known only to close family members.

Letters that you should avoid in the official name for those born in Hasta Nakshatra are - प, फ, ब, भ, म, अ, आ, इ, ई, श, ओ, औ (pa, pha, ba, bha, ma, a, aa, i, ee, sha, o, au) 

Marriage

Women born in Hasta Nakshatra will have dignity, abundance, and attractive behavior. Those born in Hasta Nakshatra should try to curb their tendency to find fault with their spouse. They should try to develop a more considerate approach in marital life. 

Remedies 

Periods of Shani, Rahu, and Ketu are generally unfavorable for those born in Hasta Nakshatra. They may perform the following remedies.

• Perform Chandra Shanti Homa
• Perform Budha Shanti Homa
• Listen to this Durga Mantra every day
• Listen to this Chandra Mantra every day
• Listen to this Budha Mantra every day
• Observe fasting on Mondays 

Hasta Nakshatra

• Lord - Surya
• Ruling planet - Chandra
• Animal - Buffaloe
• Tree - Hog plum (Spondias mangifera)
• Bird - Crow 
• Bhuta - Agni
• Gana - Deva
• Yoni - Buffaloe (Female)
• Nadi - Adya
• Symbol - Hand

Knowledge Bank

Ashwini Nakshatra degrees

0 to 13 degrees 20 mins of Mesha rashi.

Is world map described in Mahabharata?

In Mahabharata, there is a detailed description of the world map from the 12th sloka of the 6th chapter to the 37th sloka of the 13th chapter of Bhishma Parva. This includes a Polar Azimuthal equidistant projection of the earth.