Hasta
Alternate nameAttam (Malayalam), Ashtham (Tamil)
Word meaningHand /To laugh
Physical attributesAn open palm
Extent160°00' – 173°20'
10° - 23°20' Kanya
10° - 23°20' Kanya
No. of stars5 (δ, γ, ε, α, β Corvi)
Direction↔ Tiryang-mukha (facing sideways)
Planetary LordMoon
DeitySaviti or Surya, the Sun god
Key attributesSkilled with hands, Optimistic, Creative, Humorous, Handy man, Knowledgeable, Exceptional children
Hasta in Predictive Astrology
Industrious, impertinent, given to drinking, cruel, a thief.
Hasta in Muhuratas
Marriage, riding, house building, garments, ornaments, shaving, coronation.