Nakshatra 8 / 27नक्षत्र

Pushya

पुष्य

The most auspicious nakshatra — universal nourishment.

Position

Cancer 3°20' – 16°40'

Karkata (Cancer)

Ruling planet

Saturn

Presiding deity

Brihaspati (Guru — the planet of wisdom)

Symbol

Cow's udder / lotus / arrow

Yoni (animal-spirit)

sheep (male)

Used in marriage compatibility

Gana / Nadi

Deva (godly) · Madhya (Pitta)

Personality of Pushya natives

Generous, dharmic, instinctively protective of others. Considered the most auspicious nakshatra in the zodiac — anything begun under Pushya is said to grow. Teachers, priests, mothers, public servants.

Auspicious for

  • ✓Marriage (in some traditions)
  • ✓Teaching
  • ✓Dharma-related work
  • ✓Buying gold (Pushya Yoga)
  • ✓Major sankalpa
  • ✓Naming ceremonies

Traditionally avoided

  • ✗Hardly anything — universally favourable