Hasta nakshatra: deity, symbol, ruling planet, traits and name letters

Skilful with the hands, clever, practical and good-humoured.

Deity

Savitar, the Sun as giver of life

Symbol

A hand

Ruled by

Chandra

Gana

Deva (divine)

Nature

Kshipra (swift and light)

Signs

Kanya

Name letters

Pu (पू), Sha (ष), Na (ण), Tha (ठ)

Good for trade, medicine, travel, learning a skill, starting quick work.

Chant the Gayatri mantra at sunrise.

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