Pushya Nakshatra
Pushya is the eighth of the 27 nakshatras and lies entirely within Cancer. Ruled by Saturn with Brihaspati (the guru of the gods) as its deity, it is counted among the most auspicious and nurturing nakshatras. Pushya natives are dutiful, nurturing and spiritual, with a protective, guiding quality.
Lucky colour, number and direction are taken from Pushya's ruling planet, Saturn.
The Pushya personality
Pushya natives are nurturing, dutiful and spiritual. As Brihaspati's nakshatra, they carry a protective, guiding quality; it is counted among the most auspicious nakshatras.
Strengths
- Dutiful, they carry responsibility fully
- Nurturing and forward in caring for others
- Spiritual, honest and steady
- People come to them for advice and guidance
Watch-outs
- Stubbornness and resistance to change
- Excess worry and concern for others
- At times conservative or controlling
- Holding their own feelings in
Pushya male and female natives
Below is the general nature of Pushya's male and female natives, across temperament, career, marriage and health. Physical traits: often a calm, well-nourished face and a steady, reassuring manner.
Pushya Male
Nurturing, dutiful and spiritual. As Brihaspati's nakshatra, he carries a protective, guiding quality. Steady, dependable and responsible.
Saturn suits administration, teaching, law and public service, while Brihaspati's touch fits counselling, spirituality, medicine and the caring professions. He excels wherever people must be nourished and guided.
Devoted, protective and one who puts family first. That same devotion to home makes his married life deep and steady.
The mouth and face are sensitive. Watch the teeth, throat and mouth-related ailments. A balanced diet and routine are helpful.
Pushya Female
Nurturing, calm and devout. She has a gift for caring for home and family. Steady and dependable by nature.
She shines in teaching, counselling, medicine and spirituality, as well as administration and the caring professions.
Devoted and the axis of her home, full of nurture and affection. This homely spirit keeps married life happy and steady.
The mouth and face are sensitive. Keep an eye on the teeth, throat and digestion. A regular routine and balanced diet are essential.
Pushya nakshatra mantra
Pushya's deity is Brihaspati (guru of the gods). The mantra below is chanted to strengthen Pushya's energy, especially on the day the Moon is in Pushya nakshatra.
Om Brihaspataye Namah
Chant 108 times · most auspicious on a Pushya nakshatra day or on a Saturday.
What Pushya favours, and what to avoid
Pushya is a Kshipra (swift) nakshatra, so by its nature certain activities are considered more auspicious in it.
Favourable for
- Starting a new business and trade
- Learning, education and medicine
- Art, sports and tasks that need speed
- Important tasks that must be finished quickly
Better to avoid
- Slow, permanent work that needs patience
- Big, long commitments made in haste
- Work that calls for long, drawn-out patience
The 4 padas and name letters of Pushya
Every nakshatra divides into 4 padas (quarters), and each pada has its own navamsa. Babies born in Pushya are traditionally named beginning with its syllables: Hu, He, Ho, Da.
1Pada 1 · Leo navamsa (Sun)
The Sun makes this quarter more confident, leading and proud, keen to make its own mark.
2Pada 2 · Virgo navamsa (Mercury)
Mercury makes this quarter more intellectual, communicative and practical, quick at work and skill.
3Pada 3 · Libra navamsa (Venus)
Venus makes this quarter more beauty-loving, romantic and artistic, valuing comfort and relationships.
4Pada 4 · Scorpio navamsa (Mars)
Mars makes this quarter more energetic, courageous and initiating, carrying real drive.
Pushya compatibility
The guidance below is based on Pushya's yoni (Sheep) and gana (Deva (divine)) and is a general indication only. A precise match needs the full Ashtakoot guna-milan of both charts.
Good match
Pushya matches well with nakshatras friendly to its Deva gana and Sheep yoni, where nurture and steadiness meet on both sides. A partner who understands their caring and responsibility suits them best.
Needs care
A little care helps with yoni-opposed or very restless, free-spirited nakshatras, since Pushya's steadiness and their restlessness can sometimes clash.
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Pushya, frequently asked questions
Saturn is the ruling planet (nakshatra swami) of Pushya nakshatra, so Saturn's qualities show strongly in its natives.
Pushya spans Cancer 3°20′ to 16°40′, within the Cancer sign.
Pushya natives are nurturing, dutiful and spiritual. As Brihaspati's nakshatra, they carry a protective, guiding quality; it is counted among the most auspicious nakshatras.
Pushya's nurturing, steady energy blooms where service and responsibility are needed. Saturn suits administration, teaching, law and public service, while Brihaspati's touch fits counselling, spirituality, medicine and the caring professions. Wherever people must be nourished and guided, Pushya natives excel.
Nurturing, dutiful and spiritual. As Brihaspati's nakshatra, he carries a protective, guiding quality. Steady, dependable and responsible.
Nurturing, calm and devout. She has a gift for caring for home and family. Steady and dependable by nature.
The mantra for Pushya nakshatra is "Om Brihaspataye Namah", dedicated to its deity Brihaspati (guru of the gods).
Pushya's four padas begin with Hu, He, Ho, Da. By tradition, a baby is named starting with the syllable of its pada.
Saturn rules Pushya, so its lucky colour is blue, lucky number is 8 and favourable direction is west.
The deity of Pushya is Brihaspati (guru of the gods).
Pushya's symbol is Cow's udder / lotus.
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