✦ Nakshatra #8 of 27 · ruled by Saturn

Pushya Nakshatra

Pushya is traditionally considered one of the most auspicious and nourishing nakshatras, associated with spiritual growth, protection, and selfless care. Its udder-and-lotus symbolism reflects abundance offered freely to others.

SymbolCow's udder / lotus / arrow
Animal (yoni)Male sheep (goat)
DeityBrihaspati (guru of the gods)
Ruling planetSaturn
NourishmentStabilityCare

The Nakshatras are the 27 lunar mansions of Vedic astrology — the sidereal zodiac divided into 27 segments the Moon passes through. The Nakshatra your Moon occupied at birth is a core piece of your Jyotish profile. Here is what Pushya is traditionally associated with.

Pushya strengths & challenges

Strengths

  • Nurturing and protective
  • Disciplined and dependable
  • Spiritually inclined and wise
  • Loyal and supportive

Challenges

  • Can be over-cautious or rigid
  • Tendency to cling to security
  • May become self-sacrificing

Relationships

Traditionally devoted, caring, and family-centered, offering steady support and expecting loyalty in return.

Career & motivation

Often linked to caregiving, teaching and counseling, food and nutrition, public service, and spiritual or charitable work.

Growth path

The traditional life lesson of Pushya is caring for others without losing yourself.

Related Nakshatras

Pushya shares its planetary ruler (Saturn) with:

Find your Nakshatra

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These are traditional Jyotish associations compiled from established references and reviewed by our editorial team — presented as an interest-and-belief framework, not a scientific claim or a statement about any individual. See our editorial policy.