Pushya

Nourishment, support, service.

At a glance

Vimshottari lordSaturn
DeityBrihaspati
Symbolflower, arrow or circle
Position in the zodiacFrom 3°20′ Karka to 16°40′ Karka
Vimshottari years19 years

Traditional keywords

Nourishment, support, service.

Traditional keywords for study. They describe classical attributions and are not predictions about a person.

People born in Pushya

Pushya natives are nurturing, disciplined and dependable. Pushya is held to be one of the most auspicious nakshatras. They protect and guide others; they may be rigid or over-serious.

Work

Teaching, administration, social service, dairy and food, religion and counselling.

Relationships

Devoted and protective; family is central.

Well-being

Watch digestion and the chest.

Padas (quarters)

Neighbouring nakshatras

Other nakshatras with the same Vimshottari lord

Questions and answers

Who is the Vimshottari lord of Pushya?

Pushya is ruled by Saturn in the Vimshottari system (19 years).

Where does Pushya lie in the zodiac?

Pushya lies From 3°20′ Karka to 16°40′ Karka.

Which nakshatra comes before and after Pushya?

Before it is Punarvasu and after it is Ashlesha.

See it in a chart

The Moon's nakshatra at birth sets the starting lord of your dasha. Use the dasha tool to see the full timeline. Vimshottari dasha.

Sources

Classical attributions as given in standard Jyotish texts, chiefly Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra (the chapters on the grahas and rashis) and Brihat Samhita. Positions are computed by this site.