Pushya Nakshatra – Nakshatra of Saturn

Introduction of Pushya Nakshatra as per Vedic Astrology

Pushya Nakshatra is the 8^th star in the Zodiac Nakshatra chakra. It starts from 3°20′ in the Cancer sign and lasts till 16°40′ in the Cancer sign. Saturn is the Ruling planet for Pushya Nakshatra. So, Pushya Nakshatra is governed by the planetary force of Saturn & Moon.

As per modern astronomy, Pushya Nakshatra has 3 stars which are not much brighter in shine. The name of those stars are Theta Cancri, Gamma Cancri & Eta Cancri. All three stars are making shapes like the head of Arrow. Our old ancient sage considers their looks like curved shape of udders of Cow.

Pushya means growth or nourishment. So, Pushya nakshatra is associated with growth & nutrition. Another very common meaning is Flower which is considered as happiness & joy with auspicious results in Vedic astrology.

Pushya is also known as Sidhya which is related to getting some perfection in any work. Another Vedic name is Tisya which is related to auspicious. Arbic name of Pushya is Ana Tarah or Amarejya. So overall, Pushya is the star of prosperity, nutrition, auspiciousness, growth, perfection & yieldness like a cow.

Symbol of Pushya Nakshatra

Lotus is the Symbol of Pushya Nakshatra. In our Vedic culture, Lotus is considered auspicious and religious by nature. Lotus is related to growth & prosperity.

According of Vedic Astrology, the Symbol of Pushya Nakshatra is the udders of cow. Cow is considered as divine mother in Vedic culture. That’s why Pushya nakshatra has natural qualities of a mother aspects. Pushya nakshatra is naturally associated with nourishment or yielding.

That’s why Pushya nakshatra is related to success and growth. We can easily correlated it with prosperity. Pushya has a natural ability to care for & nourish any matters. Just like a cow who unselfishly provides healthy milk to all, Pushya has an unselfish nature. Pushya has the qualities of providing food for the survival of this universe.

Another symbol is wheels as per some astrologers. Wheel is related to movements or continuity. We can relate the wheel with the progress of time. That’s why Pushya is related to Creativity, Productivity & Nourishing of any matter.  

Deity of Pushya is Brihaspati

Dev Guru Brihaspati is a deity of Pushya Nakshatra. Brishaspati is the advisor of God that’s why Pushya has natural advising capacity. His advice is based on rightness & dharma. Devguru is well versed in all sorts of knowledge of mantra & divine knowledge. So, we can relate Pushya with unique knowledge & ability to sort out any matters.

Pushya always stands for morality. He encourages faith & devotion. But faces cheating due to good faith over his friends. We can also relate Pushya with the exchange of energies in the proper & right directions. This means transformation in correct zone. Even we can say all qualities of Devguru can be assigned to Pushya nakshatra.

Pushya Nakshatra Pada

• 1^st pada of Pushya goes to the Cancer sign and Leo Navmasa. So, 1^st pada lord is Sun and Gana is Manushya. The letter of 1^st Pad is “Hu”.
• 2^nd pada of Pushya goes to the Cancer sign and Virgo Navmasa. So, 2^nd pada lord is Mercury and Gana is Rakshasa. The letter of the 2^nd Pad is “Hai”.
• 3^rd pada of Pushya goes to the Cancer sign and Libra Navmasa. So, 3^rd pada lord is Venus and Gana is Dev. The letter of the 3^rd Pad is “Ho”.
• 4^th pada of Pushya goes to the Cancer sign and Scorpion Navmasa. So, 4^th pada lord is Mars and Gana is Manushya. The letter of 4^th Pad is “Dha”.

Nadi of Pushya Nakshatra is Madhya

Pushya Nakshatra has Madya Nadi. As we know that Madya Nadi have Pitta prakriti. They have short-tempered and aggressive attitudes. Native will have a high body temper. Their bodies’ constitutions have a majority of Pitta elements. So, they can frequently suffer from Pitta dosha. Any planet placed in Pushya nakshatra will be under the influence of Pitta dosha.

Regarding the Trimurti Concept, Pushya nakshatra is related to Lord Vishnu

Lord Vishnu is a causative God to the maintenance of this universe. That’s why Pushya is also known as Sthithi nakshatra. Pushya nakshatra has natural qualities of growth & expansion and continuity of any matter.  

The planet placed in Pushya nakshatra will be blessed with the natural quality of Lord Vishnu. So, we can use the natural significance of that planet for growth and expansion. Such as expanding our existing business etc.

Vedic Caste of Pushya Nakshatra is Kshatriya

As we know Kshatriya is a natural warrior. So, Pushya nakshatra will have a natural inclination towards rulership. They can achieve good success in administrative acts. Politics & war may be a natural quality of them. Such people may be a natural protector of society. So, they can be quite active in social acts and N.G.O which are active in protecting the rights of others. They may be aggressive in nature. They may be natural power sicker.

Pushya Nakshatra has a Passive nature

The nature of Pushya nakshatra is Passive as per Vedic astrology. Passive nakshatra will be less active in nature. They need efforts to give their results. Passive nakshatra has a tendency to become live in the Rest zone. So, they will slow down the output of any planet.

So, any planet is placed in Pushya nakshatra then we need extra efforts to get results for the such planet. They have lack of will power to show their natural significance. Actually, they need catalysts to become activated. This means they need some motivation to give their results.

Pushya nakshatra has Upwards direction (Urdhavmukhi Nakshatra)

Urdhavmukhi Nakshatra will be blessed with the power of uplifting or growth. So, Pushya nakshatra will be considered good for growth. Blessings of Pushya nakshatra can bring continuous success in our life because it has double power of uplift. Urdhavmukhi nakshatra motivates us toward climbing in our life.

Any planet placed in Pushya nakshatra has a desire to uplift its natural significance. Results of the planet placed in Pushya will stronger day by day (either good or bad depending on their quality.)

Pushya Nakshtra has Kshipra quality

Kshipra nakshatra will give quick or instant results. If you were born with Pushya nakshatra then you will habituate to doing any work quickly. In the same way, any planet placed in Pushya nakshatra will give results in a short time. We can use Pushya nakshatra to get any sort of quick results or outcome in a short time. A part from this Kshipra nakshatra has natural blessings of Jupiter. As we already know that Pushya deity is Brihaspati. So, Pushya has full blessings of Jupiter.

Some important Point about Pushya Nakshtra

• Pushya Nakshatra is a male nakshatra. That’s why Pushya Nakshatra will possess some male qualities in their results.
• Lochan (eyesight) of Pushya nakshatra is Andha Lochan (Blind). That’s why anything lost or thief during Pushya will recover Very soon.
• In matchmaking Pushya has Dev Gana and Brahman by caste.
• Pushya has Sheep or Mesh Yoni in matchmaking.
• Pushya Nakshatras has rulership of Saturn, that’s why Tamasic by Guna.
• Elements of Pushya is water elements.
• Regarding Tridosha, Pushya may cause Pitta dosha.
• Colour of Pushya is Redish black.
• Pushya Nakshatra is related to the Breast or chest, Lungs, stomach, ribs etc.  
• Paya of Pushya nakshatra is Silver which is the best amongst all Paya.    

Physique of Pushya Nakshatra

Native with Pushya nakshatra has a prominent chest or breast. He has a round face with an attractive appearance. His physique is soft & slightly fatty just fleshy fruits full of juice.

Nature & Character of Pushya native as per Vedic Astrology

Pushya Nakshatra has a kind & liberal nature. They are ready to help others. Most Pushya natives will show a careful attitude just like a mother cares for his kids. Same time he will show a protective attitude.

Native with Pushya nakshatra has an optimistic nature. He has growth oriented nature and by the grace of god, he will get continued growth in his life. Same time he has a hardworking nature. He likes to work in systematic ways. Most of the time he has a balanced approach. But he has good passions.

Most of the Pushya native are skilled in their work. Others have good trust in him, which is one of most causes behind his success. He will be productive in their work. Same time he works in very potential ways towards goals.

But in the other hand, Pushya native has a prejudiced nature. He has a narrow minded & orthodox attitude. He may be rigid on any matters. Same time he has trendy to doubts about any matters.  He doesn’t tolerate his criticism. If anyone criticizes him then suffers from depression.

But same time, he likes his own appreciation. This is his weakness. Many people try to take advantage of him and do the false appreciation of native for their jobs. But it is not easy to take him in a trap.

Pushya native have religious & spiritual knowledge. He may have deep & vast knowledge about spiritual awakening. Same time he has good materialistic comfort & happiness. He respects his roots & traditions. He may be a good adviser. Even all the best qualities of Guru are associated with Pushya nakshatra.

His personal life may be full of challenges. He may live away from his wife & children. But he has a good attachment to his family. Most of the times he has feeling that “No one takes care of him & gives respects to him. They just used him.” This attitude and tendency may cause a downfall in his life. So, Pushya natives may try to away from such an attitude.

Profession related to Pushya Nakshatra

• Agriculture & dairy business, food, restaurants & hotel industry
• Religious priest & leaders, Spiritual teacher, Charity & Ngo
• Teacher, Professor, Education industries, Creative jobs
• Philosophers, Psychologist, Psychotherapists
• Advisors, Counselling, Management, Planning & developments
• Administration, Politics, Political advisor
• Research, Geologists & Biologists, River based profession, farming

Places related to Pushya Nakshatra

• Rivers & water sources
• Public places, Park & Garden
• Agriculture & food processing places
• Religious & Spiritual places
• Restaurants & Hotel

Comfortabilities with Pushya Nakshatra as per Navtara concept

As we know the 8th & 9th star is considered as friend & best friend in Navtara Concept. Pushya Nakshatra belongs to Saturn. So, best comfortable with Star with nakshatra of Rahu & Jupiter. Same time also comfortable with other Saturn stars.

3rd, 5th & 7th star is considered as dangerous star. That’s why uncomfortable with Ketu, Sun, Mars ruling stars. 

2nd, 4th & 6th start is consider neutral for any stars. So, Pushya may be neutral for Mercury, Venus & Moon ruling stars.

• Best comfortable Star – Adra, Punarvasu, Pushya, Swati, Vishakha, Anuradha, Shatbhisha, Purva Bhadra, Uttara Bhadra
• Neutral Star- Bharani, Rohani, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Jyestha, Sravana, Purva Ashada, Revati
• Uncomfortable Star – Ashwani, Kritika, Mrighshira, Magha, Uttar Phalguni, Chitra, Moola, Uttara Ashada, Dhanista

Others important star for Pushya Nakshatra

• Karma star (10th star) – Anuradha
• Abhishek star (27th star) – Punarvasu
• Desh or Rajya Star (26th star) – Aadra
• Vainashik Tara or most dangerous star (23th star) – Kritika
• Sangjhatika Tara or Star for destruction (16th star) – Dhanistha 

Health of Pushya Nakshatra as per Vedic Astrology

Pushya nakshatra may cause Pitta dosha with water elements. Same time having the impact of Moon & Saturn. So native may be suffer from below disease

• Cold & Cough related issues or lungs issues
• Digestion issues
• Skin Allergies or Eczema
• Stomach stones or ulcer in stomach
• Jaundice or cancer type uncurable disease  

Muhurta for Pushya Nakshatra

Auspicious Activities

• Opening ceromancy or starting new venture
• Auspicious celebrations    
• Travelling
• Financial transitions
• Negotiations or taking consultations or advise
• Religious or spiritual activities
• Medical treatment or medicine creation or collecting medicine or herbs
• Strating construction or laying foundation

Inauspicious Activities

• Marriage
• Harsh & cruel acts