Pushya Nakshatra
#8 of 27 · 93°20′–106°40′ sidereal · in Cancer
Attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Saturn |
|---|---|
| Deity | Brihaspati |
| Symbol | Cow udder / Lotus |
| Gana (temperament) | a deva (divine) temperament — refined, benevolent and principled |
| Nadi (constitution) | a Pitta (fiery) constitution — driven, sharp and decisive |
| Yoni (instinct) | Sheep — gentle and adaptable |
| Nature (muhurta) | Kshipra — suits quick works (trade, learning, exchange) |
The four padas
| Pada | Span (sidereal) | Rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93°20′ – 96°40′ | Cancer (Karka) |
| 2 | 96°40′ – 100°00′ | Cancer (Karka) |
| 3 | 100°00′ – 103°20′ | Cancer (Karka) |
| 4 | 103°20′ – 106°40′ | Cancer (Karka) |
Each pada is 3°20′ — a navamsa-sized quarter of the 13°20′ arc.
Reading Pushya
Pushya — presided by Brihaspati, symbol "Cow udder / Lotus", ruled by Saturn. The temperament is a deva (divine) temperament — refined, benevolent and principled with a Pitta (fiery) constitution — driven, sharp and decisive, and a gentle and adaptable instinct (Sheep yoni). The Saturn lordship lends discipline, responsibility, longevity, labour, patience and karma. Energies here favour quick works (trade, learning, exchange).
Composed from FACT attributes (deity / symbol / lord / gana / nadi / yoni / nature) — the same cited delineation the kundli dashboard shows; general tendencies only, never events or outcomes.
Questions, answered
Which planet is the lord of Pushya nakshatra?
Saturn — the Vimshottari dasha lord of Pushya.
Who is the deity of Pushya?
Brihaspati; its symbol is the cow udder / lotus.
What degrees does Pushya span?
93°20′–106°40′ sidereal — that is 3°20′ Cancer to 16°40′ Cancer, in Cancer.
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