Pushya is nakshatra number 8 of 27. Ruled by Saturn; deity Brihaspati, teacher of the gods.
| Nakshatra | Pushya (पुष्य) |
| Position | 8 of 27 |
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari dasha) | Saturn (19-year mahadasha) |
| Deity | Brihaspati, teacher of the gods |
| Symbol | a cow's udder or a lotus |
| Span in the zodiac | Cancer 3°20′ to 16°40′ |
| Themes | nourishment, care, devotion |
Pushya spans Cancer 3°20′ to 16°40′, so it lies in Cancer. Every nakshatra is split into four padas, and each pada belongs to a navamsa sign:
| Pada | Degrees in the sign | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3°20′ – 6°40′ (Cancer) | Leo |
| 2 | 6°40′ – 10°00′ (Cancer) | Virgo |
| 3 | 10°00′ – 13°20′ (Cancer) | Libra |
| 4 | 13°20′ – 16°40′ (Cancer) | Scorpio |
If the Moon was in Pushya at birth, this is your birth nakshatra and the Vimshottari dasha begins with the Saturn mahadasha, which lasts 19 years. Traditionally the Saturn period is associated with discipline, patience and structures built to last.
Traditional themes of this nakshatra: nourishment, care, devotion. These are general pointers for one nakshatra and should be read together with the planets in the whole chart.
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Pushya is ruled by Saturn and its deity is Brihaspati, teacher of the gods.
Pushya spans Cancer 3°20′ to 16°40′.
The traditional symbol of Pushya is a cow's udder or a lotus.
· Source: KaalChakra Jyotish’s own astronomical calculation (Vedic sidereal method, Lahiri ayanamsa).
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