Pushya Nakshatra — The Lunar Mansion of Nourishment
Pushya is one of the 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology. Located in Karka 3:20-16:40, it is ruled by Saturn (Shani) and presided over by the deity Brihaspati. Its symbol is the Lotus/Cow Udder.
Nourishment, protection, spiritual growth, and auspiciousness. Considered the most favorable Nakshatra for beginning ventures.
Core Attributes
- Ruling Planet: Saturn (Shani)
- Deity: Brihaspati
- Symbol: Lotus/Cow Udder
- Zodiac Range: Karka 3:20-16:40
Personality Traits
Natives born under Pushya Nakshatra carry the energy of their ruling planet Saturn (Shani) and deity Brihaspati. This combination shapes their core personality, career inclinations, relationship patterns, and spiritual path. Understanding your birth Nakshatra is considered even more precise than knowing your Rashi, as it narrows your cosmic blueprint to a 13-degree arc of the zodiac.
Career & Profession
Pushya natives excel in fields connected to their deity’s domain and ruling planet’s significations. Their professional path often reflects the symbolic meaning of this Nakshatra — whether through healing, leadership, creativity, research, or service.
Compatibility
Nakshatra compatibility (Ashta Koota matching) is the primary method used in Vedic astrology for marriage matching. Pushya’s compatibility with other Nakshatras is determined through the Yoni (animal symbol), Gana (temperament), Nadi (constitution), and Vashya (mutual attraction) parameters.