Nakshatra 8 of 27 · Cancer (Karka) · Lord Saturn
Pushya
The nourisher, considered the most auspicious of all.
At a glance
Ruling planet
Saturn (Shani)
Deity
Brihaspati
Symbol
A cow's udder
Gana
Deva
Pushya is the eighth nakshatra, spanning 3°20' to 16°40' of Cancer. It is ruled by Saturn, presided over by Brihaspati (the guru of the gods), and symbolised by a cow's udder, the source of nourishment.
Personality
Pushya personality
Pushya is widely held to be the most auspicious nakshatra, the one that nourishes and supports. People with a strong Pushya Moon are caring, dutiful and spiritually grounded, drawn to serve and protect. Saturn gives discipline and responsibility, while Brihaspati gives wisdom, making this a steady, principled and giving nature.
Strengths
- ·Deeply nourishing and supportive
- ·Disciplined and responsible
- ·Wise and spiritually grounded
- ·Loyal and protective of family
Challenges
- ·Can be over-protective or clingy
- ·Cautious and slow to trust
- ·Takes on too much duty
- ·Resists change to keep things safe
Career
Pushya career and work
Pushya thrives in caregiving and food, teaching and priesthood, public service, nursing and counselling, and any role that feeds and supports a community. Saturn rewards the patience and duty Pushya carries naturally.
Professions often linked to Pushya: Teaching and counselling, food and dairy, priesthood, public service, and law.
Love
Pushya in love and relationships
In love Pushya is devoted, protective and family-minded, valuing loyalty and care over excitement. They build secure, nurturing bonds and can be cautious about opening up until trust is firmly established.
The data
Pushya nakshatra facts
Position
8 of 27
Sidereal span
3°20' to 16°40' Cancer
Rashi (sign)
Cancer (Karka)
Ruling planet (dasha lord)
Saturn (Shani)
Deity
Brihaspati (guru of the gods, the planet Jupiter)
Symbol
A cow's udder (also a flower or circle)
Gana
Deva
Yoni (compatibility)
Sheep (male)
Naming syllables
Hu, He, Ho, Da
Pada navamsa signs
Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio
Associated star
The Beehive cluster region (Gamma, Delta, Theta Cancri)
The four padas
The four padas of Pushya
Every nakshatra splits into four padas (quarters) of 3°20′. Each pada maps to a navamsa sign, which adds a finer layer of meaning to a Moon or planet sitting here. Pushya’s four padas land in these navamsa signs, in order:
Pada 1
Leo navamsa
Syllable: Hu
Pada 2
Virgo navamsa
Syllable: He
Pada 3
Libra navamsa
Syllable: Ho
Pada 4
Scorpio navamsa
Syllable: Da
In the Hindu naming tradition (namakaran), a child born under Pushya is often given a name starting with one of these syllables (Hu, He, Ho, Da), picked by the pada the Moon falls in.
Which pada your Moon lands in comes down to its exact degree, and that needs your real birth time. A full reading pins down your Moon nakshatra and pada from your birth details.
Remedy
Pushya remedy and deity
Its deity is Brihaspati (Jupiter); "Om Brihaspataye Namah" and Thursday worship are traditionally used for wisdom and growth.
These are traditional devotional practices, not guaranteed outcomes.
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Pushya nakshatra FAQ
What planet rules Pushya nakshatra?
Saturn (Shani) is the dasha lord of Pushya, giving discipline and duty, while its deity Brihaspati (Jupiter) adds wisdom and benevolence.
Why is Pushya considered the most auspicious nakshatra?
Its name means to nourish and flourish, and its deity is the guru of the gods. Vedic muhurta tradition treats Pushya as one of the best nakshatras for most beginnings, except marriage.
Which rashi is Pushya in?
Pushya lies entirely in sidereal Cancer (Karka), from 3°20' to 16°40'.