Pushya nakshatra: traits, ruling planet, deity and career
Pushya is nakshatra 8 of 27. Its name means "The nourisher". Here is its ruling planet, deity, personality, career themes and name syllables.
Pushya is the 8th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 3°20′–16°40′ Kark (Cancer). It is ruled by Saturn; its deity is Brihaspati (symbol: cow’s udder). Pushya natives are nurturing, disciplined and dependable; Pushya is counted among the most auspicious nakshatras, though natives can be rigid. Name syllables: Hu, He, Ho, Da.
Meaning, deity and symbol of Pushya
"Pushya" means "The nourisher". Its presiding deity is Brihaspati and its symbol is cow’s udder. It covers 3°20′–16°40′ Kark (Cancer) of the sidereal zodiac.
Pushya nakshatra personality
People with the Moon in Pushya are nurturing, disciplined and dependable; Pushya is counted among the most auspicious nakshatras, though natives can be rigid.
Career themes: teaching, counselling, food and dairy, social work, government.
The four padas of Pushya
| Pada | Degrees | Name syllable | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3°20′–6°40′ Cancer | Hu | Kark (Cancer) | Simha (Leo) |
| 2 | 6°40′–10°00′ Cancer | He | Kark (Cancer) | Kanya (Virgo) |
| 3 | 10°00′–13°20′ Cancer | Ho | Kark (Cancer) | Tula (Libra) |
| 4 | 13°20′–16°40′ Cancer | Da | Kark (Cancer) | Vrishchik (Scorpio) |
Each pada spans 3°20′. The navamsa (D9) sign of the pada is read for marriage and inner strength.
Kundli matching and dasha
- Gana: Deva
- Yoni: Sheep
- Nadi: Madhya (Pitta)
- First Mahadasha: Saturn (19 years in full; you are born with the remaining part of it)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Pushya nakshatra?
Saturn (Shani). People born in Pushya begin life in the Saturn Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 19 years in full.
Which rashi is Pushya nakshatra in?
Kark (Cancer). It spans 3°20′–16°40′ Kark (Cancer).
What are the name syllables for Pushya nakshatra?
Hu, He, Ho, Da. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the birth pada.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Pushya?
Gana: Deva, yoni: Sheep, nadi: Madhya (Pitta). All three are used in kundli matching.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon's position at your birth, using your date, time and place of birth. The ZodiacDNA nakshatra calculator does it for you, 100% free.
Source and method
Degrees use the sidereal (Lahiri) zodiac, with each nakshatra spanning 13°20′. Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari dasha order; deity, symbol, gana and yoni follow the classical texts.