Nakshatra 8 of 27
Pushya Nakshatra
Pushya is ruled by Saturn and presided over by Brihaspati, the teacher of the gods. Symbolized by a flower and the cow's udder, it is traditionally the most auspicious of all 27 nakshatras.
| Meaning | the nourisher; to thrive |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Saturn |
| Deity | Brihaspati |
| Symbol | Flower |
| Degree range | 3°20′ – 16°40′ Cancer |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer (sidereal) |
| Gana | Deva |
Pushya personality
Pushya natives are nourishers: dependable, dutiful, and quietly devoted to the welfare of their family, team, or community. Saturn's rulership gives their care structure — they don't just feel supportive, they build support systems. They can be conservative to a fault, and their self-sacrifice sometimes curdles into martyrdom if unappreciated.
Strengths
- Dependability
- Care and nourishment
- Discipline
- Community-mindedness
- Patience
Challenges
- Over-conservatism
- Martyrdom
- Difficulty receiving help
The four padas of Pushya
Each nakshatra divides into four padas of 3°20′, each mapping to a navamsa (D9) sign that colors how the nakshatra expresses itself. The traditional name syllables for each pada are shown alongside.
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa sign | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3°20′ Cancer – 6°40′ Cancer | Leo | Hu |
| 2 | 6°40′ Cancer – 10°00′ Cancer | Virgo | He |
| 3 | 10°00′ Cancer – 13°20′ Cancer | Libra | Ho |
| 4 | 13°20′ Cancer – 16°40′ Cancer | Scorpio | Da |
Moon in Pushya
A Pushya Moon is one of the most fortunate placements for emotional stability. You feel best when caring for something — a person, a garden, an institution — and your steadiness anchors everyone around you.
Career paths
- Healthcare and nursing
- Education
- Food and agriculture
- Public service
- Counseling
Pushya compatibility
Traditionally harmonious matches for Pushya:
Pairings that usually take more work:
Is Pushya your birth star? Your janma nakshatra is where your Moon was at the moment of birth. Calculate your Vedic chart to find your nakshatra, pada, and current dasha period.