Pushya Nakshatra
Lunar mansion 8 of 27 — ruled by Saturn
Pushya is the 8th of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology, spanning 93.333° to 106.667° sidereal. It is ruled by Saturn, presided over by the deity Brihaspati / Jupiter, and its power symbol is the cow udder / flower.
Pushya nakshatra characteristics
People born with the Moon in Pushya tend to reflect the nature of its ruling planet, Saturn — discipline, patience and a serious, responsibility-bearing nature. Its Deva gana gives a gentle, refined and benevolent ("divine" temperament) disposition, while its Sattvic guna colours how that energy expresses in daily life. The core life aim (purushartha) of Pushya is Dharma — purpose, duty and right living.
| Ruling planet | Saturn |
|---|---|
| Deity | Brihaspati / Jupiter |
| Symbol | Cow Udder / Flower |
| Gana (temperament) | Deva |
| Guna (nature) | Sattvic |
| Animal (yoni) | Male Goat |
| Life aim (purushartha) | Dharma |
| Direction | West |
| Degrees (sidereal) | 93.333° to 106.667° sidereal |
The four padas of Pushya
Each nakshatra is divided into four quarters (padas) of 3°20′ each, mapping onto the Navamsa (D9) chart. In Pushya, the padas carry these emphases:
- Pada 1 — Dharma emphasis, a Saturn-ruled quarter of Pushya.
- Pada 2 — Artha emphasis, a Saturn-ruled quarter of Pushya.
- Pada 3 — Kama emphasis, a Saturn-ruled quarter of Pushya.
- Pada 4 — Moksha emphasis, a Saturn-ruled quarter of Pushya.
Pushya in your chart
Your birth (Janam) nakshatra is set by the Moon's exact sidereal position at birth, so knowing your Pushya placement means knowing your Moon's degree. Navagraha computes this precisely with the Swiss Ephemeris and explains what Pushya means for your temperament, relationships, career timing and Vimshottari dasha — because the nakshatra lord (Saturn) also opens your dasha sequence.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Pushya nakshatra?
Pushya nakshatra is ruled by Saturn. This planet also begins the Vimshottari dasha sequence for anyone born under Pushya.
Which deity rules Pushya nakshatra?
The presiding deity of Pushya is Brihaspati / Jupiter, and its power symbol is the cow udder / flower.
What are the degrees of Pushya nakshatra?
Pushya spans 93.333° to 106.667° sidereal, the 8th of the 27 nakshatras.
Is Pushya a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges — Pushya carries a Deva gana and a life aim of Dharma. What matters most is how its lord Saturn is placed in your full birth chart, which Navagraha reads for you.
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