Nakshatra 8 of 27

Pushya nakshatra

Pushya is the eighth nakshatra, associated with the celestial guidance of Brihaspati and the nurturing qualities represented by a cow's udder.

At a glance

Ruling planetSaturn, whose mahadasha runs 19 years
DeityBrihaspati
SymbolA cow's udder
StarsFaint stars at the heart of Cancer
Sidereal spanCancer 3°20′ to 16°40′
Zodiac longitude93°20′ to 106°40′

What matching reads from it

GanaDeva
Yoni (animal)Sheep
NadiMadhya
Moon sign Cancerlord Moon, Vashya Jalachara, Varna group Brahmin

The gana and yoni belong to the nakshatra, as does the nadi. The sign lord and the Vashya and Varna groups belong to the Moon sign.

The four padas

Each pada is 3°20′ of the zodiac and falls in one navamsa sign.

PadaSign and degreesNavamsa
1Cancer 3°20′ to 6°40′Leo
2Cancer 6°40′ to 10°00′Virgo
3Cancer 10°00′ to 13°20′Libra
4Cancer 13°20′ to 16°40′Scorpio

Guna milan with Pushya

Scored against all 36 nakshatra and sign combinations with the same engine as the kundli match. Where a score shows two numbers, the Varna point depends on which person is counted first. Tap one to see every koota.

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27 of 36 combinations reach 18. Two people who are both Pushya score 28, with no Nadi points because they share a nadi.

Symbol and Celestial Significance

The symbol of Pushya is a cow's udder, which suggests nurturing and support. This reflects how individuals born under this nakshatra may approach the world with a caring and protective attitude. They might work to provide for others and foster an atmosphere of growth. In the night sky, Pushya is located within the heart of the constellation Cancer, housing the faint stars that illuminate this area. Its presence in this constellation emphasizes the qualities of emotion and intuition, traits associated with Cancer. Pushya is traditionally read as a space where wisdom and guidance thrive, promoting an environment enriched by learning and benevolence.

Ruling Planet and Dashas

Pushya is associated with Saturn, a planet linked to discipline and structure. Those born with their Moon here begin their first dasha in the Saturn mahadasha. The duration of this period that follows birth varies based on how far the Moon has traveled within Pushya. Pushya comprises four padas, each extending across specific navamsa signs. The first pada is in Cancer and falls in Leo’s navamsa. The second is in Cancer and corresponds to Virgo’s navamsa. The third pada remains in Cancer and aligns with Libra’s navamsa. Lastly, the fourth pada continues in Cancer but is linked to Scorpio’s navamsa. Each pada brings its own flavors and nuances to the individual’s personality.

Kundli Matching Insights

In terms of kundli matching, Pushya falls under the Deva gana classification, reflecting a temperament associated with divine qualities. The yoni for this nakshatra is represented by the sheep, suggesting qualities of gentleness and adaptability in relationships. Pushya is categorized under the Madhya nadi, meaning individuals with the same nadi receive no points in compatibility considerations. When assessing compatibility, Punarvasu and Ashwini are nakshatras that score the highest with Pushya, indicating strong harmonic ties. In contrast, Dhanishta and Mrigashira tend to score the lowest, suggesting potential challenges. A comprehensive match considers both partners' full birth charts for a deeper understanding of compatibility.

Is Pushya your nakshatra?

Your kundli shows the nakshatra and pada of your Moon, with the dasha it started. It needs the birth details and no account.