Nakshatra 8 of 27
Pushya Nakshatra
The nourisher — the most auspicious Nakshatra, giving spiritual and material nourishment.
Pushya Nakshatra meaning & nature
Pushya is ruled by Saturn and presided over by Brihaspati, the guru of the gods. Widely regarded as the most auspicious of all Nakshatras, its symbols — a cow’s udder, a lotus, a flower — signify nourishment, spirituality and the flowering of good fortune. Pushya natives are caring, wise, disciplined and deeply supportive of others.
The blend of Saturn (discipline, responsibility) with Brihaspati (wisdom, dharma) in nurturing Cancer makes Pushya a star of steady, dutiful, spiritual nourishment. At its best it is devoted, wise and protective; at its shadow it can be rigid, overly cautious or self-sacrificing. Pushya nourishes without seeking reward.
Symbol: A cow's udder, lotus or flower. Deity: Brihaspati (guru of the gods). Gana: Deva (divine). Nature: Kshipra / Laghu — swift & light.
Strengths
- Nourishing and caring
- Wise and spiritual
- Disciplined and responsible
- Loyal and protective
- Auspicious
Challenges
- Rigidity
- Over-caution
- Self-sacrifice
- Stubbornness
- Difficulty receiving
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Pushya favours nourishing and dutiful work — teaching and spirituality, healthcare and caregiving, food and agriculture, counselling, government, and any field of service, protection and providing for others.
Love & relationships
In love Pushya is devoted, caring and loyal, providing steady emotional and material security. The lesson is to receive care as well as give it and to soften rigidity.
Remedies for Pushya
- Honour Saturn and Brihaspati; pursue dharma, service and discipline
- Support Jupiter (Thursdays) and Saturn (Saturdays)
- Allow yourself to receive care, not only give it
- Undertake important beginnings during Pushya (a highly auspicious muhurta)
Frequently asked questions
What is the ruling planet of Pushya Nakshatra?
Saturn rules Pushya Nakshatra as its Dasha lord, with Brihaspati (guru of the gods) as its deity and the Moon as the lord of Cancer. This blends discipline, wisdom and nourishing care.
Is Pushya Nakshatra good?
Pushya is considered the most auspicious of all 27 Nakshatras — a Deva-gana star of nourishment, wisdom, spirituality and good fortune (though marriage is traditionally avoided under it). It is highly favoured for most important beginnings.
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