Nakshatra 8 · पुष्य नक्षत्र
Pushya nakshatra: traits, lord, deity and padas
Pushya spans 3°20′ to 16°40′ Karka of the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Saturn, its deity is Brihaspati and its symbol is a cow’s udder.
Pushya at a glance
| Number | 8 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | 3°20′ to 16°40′ Karka |
| Rashi | Karka (कर्क) |
| Lord | Saturn (शनि) |
| Deity | Brihaspati, teacher of the gods (बृहस्पति) |
| Symbol | a cow’s udder |
| Meaning of the name | The nourisher |
| Nature | Kshipra (light, swift) (क्षिप्र) |
| Gana | Deva |
| Yoni | Sheep (Mesha) |
| Nadi | Madhya (Pitta) |
| Tree | Peepal (sacred fig) (पीपल) |
Pushya nakshatra traits
Pushya natives are often described as caring, dependable and devoted to duty. Like the nourishing cow in their symbol, they tend to look after others, keep traditions and give steady support at home and at work.
They can worry too much or hold on to rules more tightly than needed. Accepting care in return, and allowing a little flexibility, helps keep their life balanced.
Fields commonly linked with Pushya: teaching, counselling and social work, government service, food and dairy, religious and spiritual work.
The four padas of Pushya
| Pada | Span | Rashi | Navamsa | Baby name letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3°20′ to 6°40′ | Karka | Simha | Hu हू |
| 2 | 6°40′ to 10°00′ | Karka | Kanya | He हे |
| 3 | 10°00′ to 13°20′ | Karka | Tula | Ho हो |
| 4 | 13°20′ to 16°40′ | Karka | Vrishchika | Da (ड) डा |
Names starting with these letters are traditionally chosen for a baby born in each pada. See the baby naming tables and the name meanings. About the rashi: Kark rashi.
What a Pushya day suits
On a day when the Moon is in Pushya, muhurta texts traditionally favour:
- starting most new work
- buying gold, jewellery or other valuables
- beginning studies
- opening a shop or starting trade
Today’s nakshatra and its end time are on the panchang; whether a day suits you personally is the tarabalam.
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Lord, padas and letters follow the standard tables; meaning, symbol, tree and traits are as commonly given and differ a little between texts.
Questions about Pushya
Who is the lord of Pushya nakshatra?
Saturn (शनि). In the Vimshottari dasha, a person born with the Moon in Pushya starts life in Saturn’s mahadasha.
What are the baby name letters for Pushya?
Hu, He, Ho, Da (ड) for the four padas (हू, हे, हो, डा). The pada comes from the exact time of birth: the baby name calculator finds it.
Which rashi is Pushya in?
All four padas are in Karka (कर्क).
Is Pushya a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has its strengths. Pushya is a Kshipra nakshatra, traditionally suited to starting most new work and buying gold, jewellery or other valuables; for a person, the whole chart matters more than the nakshatra alone.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon’s position at birth: the nakshatra calculator works it out from your date, time and place of birth.