Pushya nakshatra
पुष्य · ruled by Saturn · 3°20′ Karka – 16°40′ Karka
Pushya is nakshatra 8 of the 27 lunar mansions, spanning 3°20′ Karka to 16°40′ Karka; it is ruled by Saturn. Its symbol, the cow’s udder, is about nourishment given freely. Pushya natives are traditionally caring, responsible, devout and dependable — the people others lean on.
What is Pushya like?
Pushya, “the nourisher”, is considered the most auspicious nakshatra for beginnings and is ruled by Brihaspati, guru of the gods. Its symbol, the cow’s udder, is about nourishment given freely. Pushya natives are traditionally caring, responsible, devout and dependable — the people others lean on. Saturn’s rulership adds discipline, so their care is steady and practical rather than sentimental.
Key strengths
- Nurturing and supportive
- Responsible and disciplined
- Respect for tradition
- Trustworthy
Traditional fields of work
Teaching, counselling, public service, food, dairy, hospitality, religious or charitable work and administration.
What are the four padas and name syllables?
| Pada | Starts at | Navamsa sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3°20′ Karka | Simha | Hu (हू) |
| 2 | 6°40′ Karka | Kanya | He (हे) |
| 3 | 9°60′ Karka | Tula | Ho (हो) |
| 4 | 13°20′ Karka | Vrishchika | Da (डा) |
How does Pushya shape your dasha timeline?
With the Moon in Pushya, life begins in Saturn mahadasha. Saturn’s full period is 19 years; the portion remaining at birth equals the fraction of Pushya the Moon had still to cross. A Moon at the start of Pushya gives almost the full 19 years, while one near the end gives only months. Mercury dasha (17 years) follows.
How does Pushya work in guna milan?
Nadi dosha traditionally arises with partners who share the Madhya nadi: Bharani, Mrigashira, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishtha, Uttara Bhadrapada. Tradition cancels it in cases such as the same nakshatra with different padas.
Same gana (Deva) — full 6 Gana points: Ashwini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana, Revati.
Same yoni (Sheep) — full 4 Yoni points: Krittika.
What else do people ask about Pushya?
Who is the lord of Pushya nakshatra?
Pushya is ruled by Saturn, and its deity is Brihaspati (teacher of the gods). People born with the Moon in Pushya begin life in the Saturn Vimshottari dasha (a 19-year period, partly elapsed at birth), followed by Mercury.
What are the name syllables for Pushya nakshatra?
The traditional namakshar for the four padas are Hu, He, Ho, Da (हू, हे, हो, डा). The syllable depends on the pada the Moon occupied at birth.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Pushya?
Pushya is Deva gana, Sheep yoni (male) and Madhya nadi. These are used in Ashtakoot guna milan.
Which zodiac sign is Pushya in?
Pushya spans 3°20′ Karka to 16°40′ Karka, so it lies in Karka.
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