Nakshatra #8 of 27
Pushya
"To nourish" / "to flower"
Pushya is traditionally regarded as the single most auspicious nakshatra — nourishing, protective, and spiritually inclined, often chosen deliberately for beginning important undertakings.
Ruling Planet
Saturn
Deity
Brihaspati
Gana
Deva
Nadi
Madhya
Yoni (animal)
Goat (male)
Zodiac Span
Karka (Cancer)
Classical Symbol
A cow's udder, a lotus, or an arrow
Nourishment freely given — milk, bloom, and an arrow aimed with steady, caring intent rather than aggression.
Why is it called Pushya?
The root push- means "to nourish" or "to make flourish," and its deity Brihaspati (guru of the gods, associated with wisdom and expansion) reinforces its reputation as a nakshatra of growth, blessing, and steady support.
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