Pushya
पुष्य
Pushya — 'to nourish' — is considered the most auspicious of all nakshatras. Ruled by Saturn but presided over by Brihaspati (Jupiter), it combines discipline with wisdom, making it ideal for all beneficial undertakings.
Ruling Planet
Saturn
Deity
Brihaspati
Symbol
Lotus / flower / udder of a cow
Element
Water
Guna
Tamas
Degrees
3°20' – 16°40' Cancer
Star
Asellus Australis (Delta Cancri)
Animal
Male sheep
Gemstone
Blue Sapphire
Name Starting Syllables (Aksharas)
Names beginning with these syllables are traditionally recommended for those born in this Nakshatra.
Personality
Pushya natives are deeply nurturing, patient, and spiritually wise. They carry a quiet authority and a genuine desire to care for others. They are hardworking, persevering, and find deep satisfaction in service. Their wisdom is earned through experience, not just intellect.
Strengths
- Deeply nurturing and caring
- Extremely patient and persevering
- Wise and spiritually inclined
- Responsible and duty-bound
- Excellent counsellors
- Strong ethical foundation
Challenges
- Can be overly self-sacrificing
- Prone to stubbornness
- Can become possessive of those they nurture
- May neglect own needs
- Conservative and resistant to change
- Can be overly cautious or fearful
Career & Vocation
Love & Relationships
Pushya natives are devoted, nurturing partners who put family above all. They are consistent, reliable, and deeply caring. They can be possessive and need to allow their partners space to grow independently.
Health
Prone to stomach and digestive issues, chest ailments, and emotional eating. The nurturing quality can lead to suppressing own emotional needs which manifests as physical symptoms.
Spiritual Path
Pushya is the nakshatra of the guru — the one who nourishes with wisdom. Saturn's discipline combined with Brihaspati's wisdom creates a path of service, teaching, and gradual spiritual evolution. This nakshatra is ideal for beginning any spiritual practice or study.
Deity Mantra
ॐ बृहस्पतये नमः (Om Brihaspataye Namah)
Gemstone
Blue Sapphire (Neelam) — caution: wear only after proper astrological consultation
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Notable Personalities
Note: birth time accuracy affects Nakshatra calculation. These are traditional attributions and may vary by source.
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