Nakshatra #8
Pushya Nakshatra
Ruler
Saturn
Deity
Brihaspati
Symbol
Cow udder/lotus
Span
3°20'-16°40' Cancer
Pushya is considered the most auspicious nakshatra, ruled by Saturn with Brihaspati (Jupiter, guru of gods) as deity. It represents nourishment, wisdom, and spiritual growth. Natives are generous, wise, and spiritually inclined.
Quality: Nourishment, wisdom
All 27 Nakshatras
Ashwini
Bharani
Krittika
Rohini
Mrigashira
Ardra
Punarvasu
Pushya
Ashlesha
Magha
Purva Phalguni
Uttara Phalguni
Hasta
Chitra
Swati
Vishakha
Anuradha
Jyeshtha
Moola
Purva Ashadha
Uttara Ashadha
Shravana
Dhanishtha
Shatabhisha
Purva Bhadrapada
Uttara Bhadrapada
Revati
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