Nakshatra 8 of 27
Pushya Nakshatra
Pushya is ruled by Brihaspati, teacher of the gods, and is widely regarded as one of the most auspicious nakshatras. It is linked with nourishment, care and spiritual learning.
Zodiac range3°20′ Cancer – 16°40′ Cancer
Ruling planetSaturn
DeityBrihaspati
SymbolCow's udder or flower
GanaDeva
RashiCancer
Traditional themes
Pushya is traditionally associated with nourishment, wisdom, auspiciousness. Its ruling planet, Saturn, is also the lord of the first Vimshottari Dasha for anyone born with the Moon in Pushya, who begins life in the Saturn Mahadasha (19 years in full, of which only a balance remains at birth).
The Deva gana places Pushya among the divine (gentle, idealistic) temperaments used in nakshatra-based compatibility checks.
The four padas of Pushya
| Pada | Range | Navamsa sign | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 3°20′ Cancer – 6°40′ Cancer | Leo | Hu |
| Pada 2 | 6°40′ Cancer – 10°00′ Cancer | Virgo | He |
| Pada 3 | 10°00′ Cancer – 13°20′ Cancer | Libra | Ho |
| Pada 4 | 13°20′ Cancer – 16°40′ Cancer | Scorpio | Da |
Name syllables (namakshar) are traditionally used to choose the first sound of a baby’s name: Hu, He, Ho, Da. Find yours.
Is Pushya your birth star? Your Janma Nakshatra depends on the Moon's exact position at birth. Use the Nakshatra calculator to find yours and its pada.