Pushya Nakshatra

Pushya is the 8th Nakshatra of the zodiac ruled by Saturn and presided over by Brihaspati (Guru of Gods).

Pushya Nakshatra
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Vedic Nakshatra

Pushya (पुष्य)

Symbol: Cow's Udder / Lotus

Ruling Planet Saturn
Presiding Deity Brihaspati (Guru of Gods)
Element Water

Astrological Classification & Padas

Ruling Planet Saturn
Presiding Deity Brihaspati (Guru of Gods)
Gana Deva
Yoni Sheep
Nadi Madhya
Element Water
Nature (Guna) Light / Swift
Pada Details Pada 1-4 Cancer

Characteristics & Native Traits

Overview

The most auspicious lunar mansion, representing supreme nourishment and spiritual grounding.

Personality Traits

Virtuous, dependable, nurturing, calm, disciplined, and deeply charitable.

Core Strengths

Wisdom, dependability, spiritual devotion, protective leadership

Challenges & Shadow

Over-conservative, stubborn righteousness, emotional restraint

Male Native Traits

Principled, self-made leader, respected community figure, steady provider.

Female Native Traits

Gracious, spiritually minded, maternal, admired for moral conduct.

Career & Professional Vocation

Suitable Professions

Education, Politics, Public administration, Dairy, Temples, Real Estate

Work & Vocation Traits

Natural statesmen, spiritual mentors, and caring executives

Marriage & Relationship Compatibility

Relationship Dynamics

Best paired with faithful, traditional, and morally upright partners.

Compatible Lunar Mansions

Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Anuradha, Uttara Bhadrapada

Auspicious Color Yellow & Cream
Auspicious Number 8
Auspicious Day Saturday / Thursday
Sacred Vedic Mantra

Om Brihaspataye Namah

Vedic Remedies & Spiritual Practices

Visit temples on Thursdays, chant Guru stotram, and donate books.

Pushya Nakshatra, located from 3°20' - 16°40' Cancer, is symbolized by the Cow's Udder / Lotus. Governed by deity Brihaspati (Guru of Gods) and planetary lord Saturn, individuals born under this lunar mansion possess distinctive dynamism, spiritual curiosity, and innate gifts.

The most auspicious lunar mansion, representing supreme nourishment and spiritual grounding.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pushya is known for wisdom, dependability, spiritual devotion, protective leadership. It is ruled by Saturn and embodies the energy of Brihaspati (Guru of Gods).

The most compatible Nakshatras for Pushya include Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Anuradha, Uttara Bhadrapada.

The traditional mantra for Pushya is: "Om Brihaspataye Namah".