Nakshatra #8 of 27
Pushyaपुष्य
The nourisher — most auspicious nakshatra
Lord (Ruling Planet)
Saturn
Deity
Brihaspati
Rashi (Zodiac)
Cancer
Gana
Deva
Symbol & Range
Symbol
Cow udder / flower
Zodiac Range
3°20'-16°40' Cancer
Padas (Quarters)
4
Personality & Qualities
NurturingWiseGenerousTraditionalProtectiveAuspicious
Career & Profession
Priesthood, teaching, dairy/agriculture, nursing, social work, hospitality, banking, traditional crafts. Most auspicious nakshatra for starting new ventures.
Marriage Compatibility
Best match: Krittika, Anuradha. Avoid: Purva Phalguni. Excellent for marriage — Pushya natives create stable homes.
Spiritual Practice (Sadhana)
Brihaspati (Jupiter) worship, gold purchase, charity on Pushya days, Hanuman worship.
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