Pushya Nakshatra holds the eighth position in the list of 27 Nakshatras. This Nakshatra is called “The star of Nourishment or The Nurturer.” When the moon is between 93°20′ to 106°40′ Cancer, it is considered to be in Pushya.
Pushya is “Tishya,” the Celestial Archer in the oldest Veda, Rig Veda. Astronomically, this is a constellation of three stars, Theta-, Gamma- and Eta-Cancri. This Nakshatra is symbolized by the udder of a cow denoting fertility or nourishment.
Brihaspathi is the ruling deity who imparts qualities like ultimate wisdom and benevolence. Saturn, the ruling planet, brings spiritual faith and devout, pious personality, a spiritual inspiration for the rest.
Saturn also makes this Nakshatra natives bank on Morality. It is of prime importance to them, and they strive to intersect with the morale in place.
This Nakshatra is also called “Sidhya” or “Pushyami or Poosam.
Pushya Characteristics
Pushya is one of the gentle nakshatras, ideal for spiritual pursuits. Some of the primary challenges of this Nakshatra are pride, inconsiderateness, and incredibly stubbornness in their ideologies.
This stems from their innate spiritual strength consumed in a three-dimensional world. A well-balanced approach can curb all these hiccups and shape the native’s path towards Salvation.
All the four padas of the Nakshatra fall into the Cancer moon sign.
Every Nakshatra has a set of attributes like a planetary overlord, nakshatra group, rashi, animal, Guna, symbol, and power.
Interesting Facts of Pushya Nakshatra
Ruling Planet | Saturn |
Angle Details | 3°20' to 16°40' Cancer |
Symbol | The udder of a cow, Flower, a circle, an arrow |
Animal Symbol | A Shove |
Nature | Devas (god-like) |
Meaning | Nourishment,Flower,the Best |
Shakti | Create spiritual energy |
Nakshatra Nature | Swift,Light |
Goal Name | Artha |
Facing | Up |
Activity | Passive |
OverLord | Hanuman |
Starting Letter | Hu/Hoo, Hay, Ho, Daa |
Career for Pushya Nakshatra
Teachers, trainers/coaches, Legal Advisors, and Educational Counsellors.
Business strategists, Politician, real estate and NGO management.
Spiritual leaders manage -religious components.
Musicians, artists, or Head chef.
Industries related to water- like marine, dairy and, distilleries.
Caregivers and home nurses or medical assistance crew.
Compatibility and Incompatibility of Pushya Nakshatra
Pushya nakshatra is most compatible with Krittika nakshatra, followed by Hastha and Swati nakshatras.
Chitra, Dhanistha, Vishaka, and Purva Bhadrapada nakshatras are non-compatible to Pushya nakshatra.