Nakshatra
Pushya nakshatra
Pushya is considered the most auspicious nakshatra: nourishing, protective, disciplined and devoted.
| Spans | Karka 3° 20′ – Karka 16° 40′ |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Shani |
| Deity | Brihaspati |
| Symbol | Flower or udder |
| Gana | Deva (divine) |
| Yoni (animal) | Sheep |
| Nadi | Madhya (Pitta) |
| Rashi | Karka |
| Gemstone (of the lord) | Blue Sapphire (Neelam) |
Nature of Pushya
Pushya is considered the most auspicious nakshatra: nourishing, protective, disciplined and devoted. Its natives are responsible, caring and spiritual, and often take care of family and community.
Its ruling planet Shani signifies discipline, career, endurance and longevity, and its dasha is the first one for people born with the Moon here.
The four padas
- Pada 1 · Karka 3° 20′ – Karka 6° 40′ · Simha navamsa · Name syllable: Hu
- Pada 2 · Karka 6° 40′ – Karka 10° · Kanya navamsa · Name syllable: He
- Pada 3 · Karka 10° – Karka 13° 20′ · Tula navamsa · Name syllable: Ho
- Pada 4 · Karka 13° 20′ – Karka 16° 40′ · Vrishchika navamsa · Name syllable: Da
Compatibility
By Guna Milan, the most compatible nakshatras are Ashwini, Ashlesha, Hasta, Swati and Revati.
The least compatible are Chitra, Purva Ashadha and Dhanishta.
Calculated with the 36-point Ashtakoot for the middle padas; your exact padas and full charts can change this.
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