Pushya Nakshatra

Pushya nakshatra (Cancer 3°20′–16°40′) is ruled by Saturn, with Brihaspati (guru of the gods) as its presiding deity and cow's udder / lotus as its symbol. Pushya, 'the nourisher', is considered the most auspicious nakshatra of all — ruled by Saturn and presided over by Brihaspati, the divine guru. Its symbol, a cow's udder, speaks of selfless nourishment. Natives are caring, dutiful, spiritual and dependable, the moral backbone of any group, devoted to feeding and protecting others.

Personality & traits

Pushya, 'the nourisher', is considered the most auspicious nakshatra of all — ruled by Saturn and presided over by Brihaspati, the divine guru. Its symbol, a cow's udder, speaks of selfless nourishment. Natives are caring, dutiful, spiritual and dependable, the moral backbone of any group, devoted to feeding and protecting others.

Career & profession

Public service, teaching, food and agriculture, healthcare, priesthood and counselling, politics — vocations of nourishment, duty and service to society.

Love, marriage & compatibility

Caring and committed, Pushya natives put family and stability first and love with quiet, enduring devotion. They can be over-protective or conventional, but make deeply loyal, nurturing partners.

Strengths

Nourishing, selfless care; Spiritual depth and integrity; Reliability and duty.

Challenges

Over-attachment and clinginess; Rigidity and conservatism; Difficulty letting go.

Remedies

Worship Brihaspati and Saturn; act through service and charity, and undertake important work during the Pushya muhurat.

Who is the ruling planet (lord) of Pushya nakshatra?

Pushya nakshatra is ruled by Saturn in the Vimshottari dasha system.

What is the deity and symbol of Pushya?

The presiding deity of Pushya is Brihaspati (guru of the gods) and its symbol is Cow's udder / lotus.

Which rashi (zodiac sign) is Pushya nakshatra in?

Pushya spans Cancer 3°20′–16°40′. Its gana is Deva, nadi Pitta, and yoni Sheep.

What are the name-starting syllables (akshar) for Pushya?

The four padas of Pushya begin with the syllables Hu, He, Ho, Da.