Pushya Nakshatra

पुष्य नक्षत्र

Today's nakshatra is Ashlesha (at sunrise in New Delhi). Its end time, the tithi and Rahu Kaal are on today's Panchang.

Number	8 of 27
Span (sidereal)	3°20′ Kark (Cancer) – 16°40′ Kark (Cancer)
Rashi	Kark (Cancer)
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord)	Saturn 19-year mahadasha
Deity	Brihaspati, guru of the gods
Symbol	A cow's udder or lotus
Gana	Deva देव
Yoni (animal)	Sheep male
Nadi	Madhya Pitta
Varna (from its rashi, as used in Guna Milan)	Brahmin
Name syllables (namakshar)	हु हे हो डा Hu, He, Ho, Da

Nature and traits

Pushya is ruled by Brihaspati, the guru of the gods, and symbolised by a cow's udder or a lotus — images of nourishment. It is counted among the most auspicious nakshatras, and people with the Moon here are often caring, dependable, devoted and generous with their time. They like to support others, keep traditions and build something lasting. Tradition links Pushya with nourishment and wisdom, so teaching, counselling, food, social service, finance and spiritual work suit it well. Its gift is a steady, protective kindness; its lesson is to nourish oneself as faithfully as one nourishes others.

These are traditional tendencies, not verdicts. Your full kundali — ascendant, planets and dasha — gives the personal picture.

The four padas and their name syllables

Pada	Span	Rashi	Name syllable
1	3°20′ Kark (Cancer) – 6°40′ Kark (Cancer)	Kark (Cancer)	हु Hu
2	6°40′ Kark (Cancer) – 10°00′ Kark (Cancer)	Kark (Cancer)	हे He
3	10°00′ Kark (Cancer) – 13°20′ Kark (Cancer)	Kark (Cancer)	हो Ho
4	13°20′ Kark (Cancer) – 16°40′ Kark (Cancer)	Kark (Cancer)	डा Da

Traditionally a child's name begins with the syllable of the pada the Moon occupied at birth (namakshar). Syllables follow the 108-pada Swar Siddhanta list (the Avakahada Chakra) as published by Drik Panchang.

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Pushya Nakshatra

Nature and traits

The four padas and their name syllables

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All 27 nakshatras