Pushya (पुष्य / पुष्य)
Deity: Brihaspati • Jupiter, Guru
Overview
| Ruling Planet | Saturn |
| Gana | Deva |
| Element | Water |
| Guna | Tamas |
| Gender | Masculine |
| Caste | Kshatriya |
| Purushartha | Dharma |
| Animal Symbol | Sheep/Goat |
| Quality | Nourishment, auspicious |
Astronomical Span
| Degree Range | 3.333333° — 16.666666° |
| Rashi | Cancer |
Four Padas (Quarters)
Traits & Nature
Positive Traits
Challenging Traits
Mythology & Deity
| Deity | Brihaspati |
| Associated | Jupiter, Guru |
Story
Most auspicious, represents nourishment like cow's milk
Symbolism
Nourishment, auspiciousness, spiritual growth
Spiritual Lesson
Nourish spiritually
Domain Effects
THE MOST AUSPICIOUS NAKSHATRA along with Rohini. Nourishing, spiritual, material success. Saturn-Jupiter combination creates perfect balance.
nourishment, prosperity, spirituality, auspiciousness, growth
success, growth, nourishment, prosperity, wisdom
marriage, nourishment, commitment, stability
prosperity, growth, wisdom, stability
nourishment, healing, balance, wellness
guru, wisdom, devotion, auspiciousness, dharma
Classical Reference
Pushya nourishes like cow's milk and blesses like guru. Most auspicious for all ventures. Ravi-Pushya and Guru-Pushya yogas are supremely powerful. - All Classical Texts
Modern Application
Schedule most important life events here - weddings, business launches, spiritual initiations. Second only to Rohini in auspiciousness.
Muhurta (Auspicious Timing)
Favorable Activities
Unfavorable Activities
Supreme nakshatra
Mantras & Sounds
| Beeja Mantra | Om Brihaspataye Namah |
| Simple Mantra | Om Pushyaya Namaha |
| Mantra Count | 108 |
Syllables
Body & Health
| Body Parts | Mouth, Face |
| Common Ailments | Stomach, Obesity |
Compatibility
Colors
Cream/White
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Alternatives: Yellow-white
Suitable Vocations
Special Notes
- Most auspicious after Rohini
- Ravi Pushya/Guru Pushya yogas