Pushya Nakshatra
Pushya is the 8th of the 27 nakshatras. Nourishing, most auspicious. It is ruled by Saturn and lies in Karka (Cancer).
Pushya at a glance
| Ruling planet | Saturn |
|---|---|
| Deity | Brihaspati, guru of the gods |
| Symbol | a cow's udder or lotus |
| Element | Water |
| Quality | Fixed |
| Zodiac span | 3°20′ Karka to 16°40′ Karka |
| Rashi | Karka (Cancer) |
The four padas of Pushya
Each pada covers 3°20′ and corresponds to one Navamsha sign.
| Pada | Zodiac span | Navamsha |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3°20′ Karka – 6°40′ Karka | Simha (Leo) |
| 2 | 6°40′ Karka – 10°00′ Karka | Kanya (Virgo) |
| 3 | 10°00′ Karka – 13°20′ Karka | Tula (Libra) |
| 4 | 13°20′ Karka – 16°40′ Karka | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
Pushya and the Saturn Dasha
In the Vimshottari system Saturn rules Pushya, so a person born with the Moon here begins life in a Saturn Mahadasha. A full Saturn Mahadasha lasts 19 years; how much of it remains at birth depends on how far the Moon had moved through Pushya. The other nakshatras ruled by Saturn are Anuradha and Uttara Bhadrapada.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Pushya nakshatra?
Saturn is the Vimshottari lord of Pushya. A person born with the Moon in Pushya starts life in a Saturn Mahadasha, and the part still left at birth depends on how far the Moon has travelled through the nakshatra. A full Saturn Mahadasha lasts 19 years.
Which rashi is Pushya in?
Pushya spans 3°20′ Karka to 16°40′ Karka of the sidereal zodiac, which lies in Karka (Cancer).
What are the deity and symbol of Pushya?
The deity of Pushya is Brihaspati, guru of the gods. Its symbol is a cow's udder or lotus.
How do I find my birth nakshatra?
It is the nakshatra the Moon occupies at the moment of birth, measured in the sidereal zodiac. Enter your date, time and place of birth in Shiv Parashara to see it, together with your pada.