Pushya Nakshatra
पुष्य
Nakshatra 8 of 27 · 93.33° to 106.67° · lord Saturn
Nourishing, devoted and protective -- the most auspicious star.
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Lord
Saturn
Deity
Brihaspati
Symbol
Cow's udder
Gana
Deva
Yoni
Sheep
Nadi
Madhya
Shakti
Power to create spiritual energy
Personality
Caring, disciplined and dependable, with a strong sense of duty and tradition.
Career
Suits teaching, counselling, religion, government, food and caring professions.
Relationships
Protective and devoted; you look after your family and expect loyalty.
Spiritual tendencies
Brihaspati's star -- prayer, learning and service come naturally.
The four padas
- ✦ Pada 1 -- Moon in Karka; names traditionally begin with “Hu”.
- ✦ Pada 2 -- Moon in Karka; names traditionally begin with “He”.
- ✦ Pada 3 -- Moon in Karka; names traditionally begin with “Ho”.
- ✦ Pada 4 -- Moon in Karka; names traditionally begin with “Da”.
Strengths: Devotion, Reliability, Nurturing. Challenges: Rigidity, Over-protectiveness. These are general traits -- your whole chart refines them.
The 27 nakshatras
1. Ashwini
2. Bharani
3. Krittika
4. Rohini
5. Mrigashira
6. Ardra
7. Punarvasu
8. Pushya
9. Ashlesha
10. Magha
11. Purva Phalguni
12. Uttara Phalguni
13. Hasta
14. Chitra
15. Swati
16. Vishakha
17. Anuradha
18. Jyeshtha
19. Mula
20. Purva Ashadha
21. Uttara Ashadha
22. Shravana
23. Dhanishta
24. Shatabhisha
25. Purva Bhadrapada
26. Uttara Bhadrapada
27. Revati