Pushya Nakshatra
Pushya is regarded as a very auspicious star and shows nurturing, caring and righteous qualities.
- Ruling planet
- Saturn · dasha 19 years
- Deity
- Brihaspati
- Symbol
- A cow's udder / a flower
- Gana
- Deva (divine)
- Yoni
- Goat
- Nadi
- Madhya (Pitta)
- Zodiac span
- Kataka (Cancer) 3°20′ – 16°40′
Nature of people born in Pushya
A trustworthy, responsible nature tends to win the respect of others.
The four padas of Pushya
| Pada | Sign | Degrees | Navamsha | Name syllables |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kataka (Cancer) | 3°20′ – 6°40′ | Simha (Leo) | Hu |
| 2 | Kataka (Cancer) | 6°40′ – 10° | Kanya (Virgo) | He |
| 3 | Kataka (Cancer) | 10° – 13°20′ | Tula (Libra) | Ho |
| 4 | Kataka (Cancer) | 13°20′ – 16°40′ | Vrischika (Scorpio) | Da |
The dasha sequence
For people born in Pushya the Vimshottari dashas run in this order:
- Saturn 19 yrs
- Mercury 17 yrs
- Ketu 7 yrs
- Venus 20 yrs
- Sun 6 yrs
- Moon 10 yrs
- Mars 7 yrs
- Rahu 18 yrs
- Jupiter 16 yrs
The balance of the first dasha depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the nakshatra at birth — use the tool for exact dates.
In porondam matching
In porondam / kundli matching the gana (Deva (divine)), yoni (Goat) and nadi (Madhya (Pitta)) of Pushya are compared with the partner's nakshatra. A full match needs both birth details.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Pushya nakshatra?
Pushya is ruled by Saturn. People born in it start their Vimshottari cycle with the Saturn dasha (19 years in full); the balance at birth depends on the Moon's degree.
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Pushya?
Pushya: Deva (divine) gana, Goat yoni, Madhya (Pitta) nadi. These are used in porondam / kundli matching (the gana, yoni and nadi kootas).
Which naming syllables go with Pushya?
Traditionally, by pada (Avakahada chakra): 1 — Hu · 2 — He · 3 — Ho · 4 — Da.
This page gives general information from traditional Vedic astrology. For important decisions, have your full chart read by a qualified astrologer.