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Pushya Nakshatra
Pushya is traditionally called the most auspicious of all nakshatras — the star of nourishment. It rules everything that feeds and steadies: teachers, counsel, milk, ministers, and quiet dependable growth.
| Sidereal span | 3°20′ Cancer – 16°40′ Cancer (Lahiri) |
|---|---|
| Deity | Brihaspati (priest of the gods) |
| Symbol | A cow's udder, a lotus |
| Ruling planet | Saturn — a Pushya Moon begins life in a Saturn mahadasha |
| Gana (temperament) | Deva |
| In a word | nourishment, care, auspiciousness |
Moon in Pushya (janma nakshatra)
A Moon in Pushya is a caretaker's Moon — protective, dutiful, and deeply trusted, with a lifelong pull toward teaching and providing.
In Vedic astrology the Moon's nakshatra matters more than the familiar Sun sign: it colors the emotional instincts and — through its ruler, Saturn — sets where your Vimshottari dasha sequence begins.
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Common questions
Which planet rules Pushya nakshatra?
Pushya is ruled by Saturn. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Pushya begins life in a Saturn mahadasha.
What does the Moon in Pushya mean?
A Moon in Pushya is a caretaker's Moon — protective, dutiful, and deeply trusted, with a lifelong pull toward teaching and providing.
What is the symbol and deity of Pushya?
Pushya’s symbol is a cow's udder, a lotus, and its presiding deity is Brihaspati (priest of the gods). Its span is 3°20′ Cancer – 16°40′ Cancer (Lahiri sidereal).