Pushya Nakshatra
By The Astrologic Desk · Editorial and calculation review
Pushya is the 8th nakshatra, spanning 3°20' Karka to 16°40' Karka in the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Saturn, its deity is Brihaspati, and its symbol is the cow's udder, lotus. Classified as Deva gana with Sheep yoni and Adi nadi, its theme is nourishment — traditionally considered the most auspicious nakshatra.
- Lord
- Saturn
- Deity
- Brihaspati
- Symbol
- Cow's udder, lotus
- Gana
- Deva
- Yoni
- Sheep
- Nadi
- Adi
- Varna
- Brahmin
- Span
- 3°20' Karka to 16°40' Karka
- Rashi
- Karka
Padas
- Pada 1: 3°20' Karka – 6°40' Karka
- Pada 2: 6°40' Karka – 10°00' Karka
- Pada 3: 10°00' Karka – 13°20' Karka
- Pada 4: 13°20' Karka – 16°40' Karka
How it tends to read
The through-line is nourishment — traditionally considered the most auspicious nakshatra. Strengths commonly noted: Sustains other people reliably; Deep sense of duty that holds under strain; Steady rather than spectacular. The corresponding costs: Caretaking crowds out its own needs; Resistant to necessary change; Moralising when tired.