Nakshatra 8 of 27
Pushya
पुष्य
Saturn (Lord)
Cancer
Deva Gana
Laghu (Light/Swift)
93°20′ – 106°40′ Cancer
🔭 Nakshatra Profile
Ruling Planet (Lord)
Saturn
Zodiac Sign
Cancer
Degree Range
93°20′ – 106°40′ Cancer
Symbol
Flower / cow's udder
Deity
Brihaspati (Jupiter — divine guru)
Gana
Deva
Nature
Laghu (Light/Swift)
Nadi
Madhya (Pitta)
Lucky Color
Red
Lucky Number
8
Body Part
Mouth and face
Animal Symbol
Ram (male goat)
✨ Key Traits
💪 Strengths
Pushya is considered one of the most auspicious nakshatras in Vedic astrology. Ruled by Saturn and presided over by the divine guru Brihaspati, natives are nourishing, responsible, deeply spiritual, and community-oriented.
⚠️ Challenges
Can be rigid, overly conservative, and prone to self-sacrifice to the point of neglecting themselves.
💼 Career Indicators
- Teaching & education
- Religious ministry
- Politics & public service
- Nutrition & food
- Charity work
💕 Harmonious Nakshatras
🙏 Vedic Remedies
Worship Lord Shiva and Brihaspati. Offer milk on Thursdays. Wear blue sapphire carefully (consult astrologer).
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