nakshatra 13 of 27 · lord Moon
Skill in the hand — craft, dexterity, the deft touch
| Attribute | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Presiding deity | Savitar, the golden hand of the Sun | The power the star answers to. |
| Symbol | Open hand | The image the classics use to remember its nature. |
| Star lord | Moon | Runs this star's dasha periods — see its mantra. |
| Gana | Deva | Temperament group used in matching. |
| Yoni | Buffalo (female) | Animal symbol — compatibility of instinct. |
| Nadi | Adi (Vata) | Ayurvedic constitution; same nadi is avoided in matching. |
| Naming syllables | Pu · Sha · Na · Tha | One sound per pada, in order. |
Craft and skill of hand — making, healing, precise trades.
Cleverness used to shortcut craft.
These are tendencies the tradition associates with the star — context for reflection, never a forecast. Your own days depend on your whole chart: the running dasha lords and what they signify.