Pushya Nakshatra

Pushya Nakshatra in Detail

The word "Pushya" comes from the Sanskrit "pushti", meaning nourishment. Its deity is Brihaspati, the guru of the gods and lord of divine knowledge, and the star is ruled by Saturn. Its symbol is the udder of a cow. It is the eighth nakshatra of the zodiac. This star nourishes our good deeds and efforts. "Pushya" also means to protect, replenish and strengthen.

The core value of Pushya is a stage of life in which we rest calmly, free from fear. Nourishment takes us back to infancy, resting in a mother's arms. So Pushya is known for kindness, generosity and protection. This star is linked with the breasts and, in a wider sense, with the "milk of human kindness". People born under this star have a healthy build, obey their parents, and are spiritual, modest, lucky and prosperous, owning property and vehicles. They respect the law and believe that no one should be above it. They should take care with hormonal balance, skin conditions, colds and asthma. Pushya men are often tall but slim, while women are shorter, with an oval face. They are gentle by nature, devoted, careful and good with their hands.

Pushya men can be moody and may come across as self-centred. At times they worry about what they gain by keeping others out. They respect others but rarely expect the same respect in return. They care about what others think of them, and if it is not what they expect, they feel sad and hurt. At work they may start without thinking things through and make hasty decisions, and they are often unaware of their own abilities. To their credit, despite failures they take on any work with enthusiasm, whether or not they succeed. They naturally take their time to do well.

Pushya women are beautiful, though not very tall. They need to make it clear that what people see is what they get. At times they are reserved, and people judge them for it. They are generally prosperous thanks to property. If not, they may work for organisations that require their staff to keep strict confidentiality. She should take good care of her health, especially her breasts, lungs and stomach, and go for regular check-ups.