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.
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.
Public service, teaching, food and agriculture, healthcare, priesthood and counselling, politics — vocations of nourishment, duty and service to society.
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.
Nourishing, selfless care; Spiritual depth and integrity; Reliability and duty.
Over-attachment and clinginess; Rigidity and conservatism; Difficulty letting go.
Worship Brihaspati and Saturn; act through service and charity, and undertake important work during the Pushya muhurat.
Pushya nakshatra is ruled by Saturn in the Vimshottari dasha system.
The presiding deity of Pushya is Brihaspati (guru of the gods) and its symbol is Cow's udder / lotus.
Pushya spans Cancer 3°20′–16°40′. Its gana is Deva, nadi Pitta, and yoni Sheep.
The four padas of Pushya begin with the syllables Hu, He, Ho, Da.