Pushya at a glance
| Hindi name | पुष्य |
|---|---|
| Number | 8 of 27 |
| Span | 3°20′ Karka – 16°40′ Karka |
| Rashi | Karka (Cancer) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Saturn (शनि) |
| Deity | Brihaspati, guru of the gods |
| Symbol | Cow’s udder or flower |
| Gana | Deva |
| Yoni | Sheep |
| Nadi | Madhya |
Pushya nakshatra name letters
| Pada | Letter | अक्षर | Rashi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hu | हु | Karka (Cancer) |
| 2 | He | हे | Karka (Cancer) |
| 3 | Ho | हो | Karka (Cancer) |
| 4 | Da | डा | Karka (Cancer) |
Not sure of the pada? The nakshatra calculator works it out from the date, time and place of birth.
Nature of Pushya
Nourishing and auspicious; considered the best nakshatra for beginnings. The presiding deity, Brihaspati, guru of the gods, colours its qualities, and its lord Saturn sets the first planetary period (mahadasha) for anyone born with the Moon here.
When is the Moon next in Pushya?
Sun, 29 Nov, Sat, 26 Dec, Sat, 23 Jan (by the nakshatra at sunrise, New Delhi). Many families choose these days for ceremonies suited to Pushya; see today's panchang.
Pushya nakshatra: common questions
What are the name letters for Pushya nakshatra?
By pada: pada 1 – Hu (हु); pada 2 – He (हे); pada 3 – Ho (हो); pada 4 – Da (डा). A baby born in Pushya is traditionally given a name starting with the syllable of their birth pada.
Who is the lord of Pushya nakshatra?
Saturn (शनि) is the ruling planet of Pushya, which begins the Saturn mahadasha for those born in it. Its presiding deity is Brihaspati, guru of the gods.
Which rashi does Pushya belong to?
All four padas of Pushya fall in Karka (Cancer).
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Pushya?
Pushya has Deva gana, Sheep yoni and Madhya nadi. These three are among the eight kootas compared in kundli milan (guna milan) before a marriage.