Pushya Nakshatra
पुष्य
Pushya is ruled by Saturn and presided over by Brihaspati, the guru of the gods. Widely considered the most auspicious nakshatra, it is the star of nourishment, dharma and steady spiritual growth.
Ruling PlanetSaturn (शनि)
DeityBrihaspati (guru of the gods)
SymbolCow's udder / flower
GanaDeva
ZodiacCancer 3°20′–16°40′
Star No.8 of 27
Personality & Traits
Nurturing, dutiful, devout and dependable; caring providers with deep values and a protective nature.
Best Careers
Teaching and priesthood, food and dairy, social service, government, nursing and caregiving.
Mantras for Pushya Nakshatra
Strengthen your ruling planet Saturn and honour your deity Brihaspati (guru of the gods) with these mantras.
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Vishnu Sahasranamam
Pleases Brihaspati (Guru), the presiding deity
शुक्लाम्बरधरं विष्णुं शशिवर्णं चतुर्भुजम् ।
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Hanuman Chalisa
Protects from Saturn’s harshness while keeping dharma strong
श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि।
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Pushya Nakshatra considered auspicious?▼
Pushya is ruled by Saturn and presided over by Brihaspati (Jupiter, guru of the gods). The combination of Saturn’s discipline and Jupiter’s wisdom makes it the most auspicious nakshatra for spiritual and nourishing work. It spans 3°20′–16°40′ of Cancer.
All 27 Nakshatras
Ashwiniअश्विनीBharaniभरणीKrittikaकृत्तिकाRohiniरोहिणीMrigashiraमृगशिराArdraआर्द्राPunarvasuपुनर्वसुPushyaपुष्यAshleshaआश्लेषाMaghaमघाPurva Phalguniपूर्व फाल्गुनीUttara Phalguniउत्तर फाल्गुनीHastaहस्तChitraचित्राSwatiस्वातिVishakhaविशाखाAnuradhaअनुराधाJyeshthaज्येष्ठाMulaमूलPurva Ashadhaपूर्वाषाढ़ाUttara Ashadhaउत्तराषाढ़ाShravanaश्रवणDhanishtaधनिष्ठाShatabhishaशतभिषाPurva Bhadrapadaपूर्व भाद्रपदUttara Bhadrapadaउत्तर भाद्रपदRevatiरेवती