Nakshatra 8 of 27
Pushya
Nourishing — the nakshatra tradition holds to be the most auspicious of all.
Pushya · 3°20'00" Cancer — 16°40'00" Cancer
Lord
Saturn
19 years in the period cycle
Deity
Brihaspati
Symbol
cow's udder
Animal (yoni)
sheep
Nature (gana): divine (deva) — gentle, cooperative
Guiding theme: nourishment, care, the most auspicious nakshatra
Strengths
- ✦natural care without calculation
- ✦a stability others lean on
- ✦an instinct for what someone actually needs
Shadow to work through
- ◦neglecting yourself while caring for others
- ◦clinging to security at the cost of growth
The shadow isn't a verdict — it's the area where the same force works against you until you notice it.
Natural directions
healthcare, nutrition, teaching, social work, spirituality.
In close relationships
You're a pillar of support. Remember to ask too — giving in one direction only wears you out.
Four quarters (padas)
Every nakshatra divides into four parts of 3°20' each. The quarter refines the shade — the same nakshatra in a different pada works a little differently, because each corresponds to a different sign in the navamsha (D9).
| Pada | Range | Navamsha sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3°20'00" Cancer — 6°40'00" Cancer | ♌︎ Leo |
| 2 | 6°40'00" Cancer — 9°60'00" Cancer | ♍︎ Virgo |
| 3 | 10°00'00" Cancer — 13°20'00" Cancer | ♎︎ Libra |
| 4 | 13°20'00" Cancer — 16°40'00" Cancer | ♏︎ Scorpio |
Compatibility with other nakshatras
Calculated classically — through nadi (life energy) and yoni (the nakshatra's animal), the same tables as the full Guna Milan. It's a pointer, not a verdict: a low score marks an area for conscious work, not an obstacle.
Works well with: Krittika, Ashwini, Rohini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Ashlesha
Needs attention with: Bharani, Mrigashira, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Anuradha
Not sure if this is your nakshatra?
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ℹ How we calculate this
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Which zodiac: Indian (sidereal)
Rahu and Ketu: traditional version
House division: a whole sign is one house
Accuracy: verified against eclipses
Time of birth: accounting for historical daylight saving time
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