NAKSHATRA 8 / 27
Pushya
The luckiest of all Nakshatras — the nurturing mother's mansion
Cancer 3°20' – 16°40'
Saturn
Cow's udder, lotus, arrow
Western astrology calls you "Cancer." But in Jyotish, you are Pushya — considered the luckiest and most sacred of all 27 Nakshatras, the Moon's most peaceful abode.
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SIGN & DEGREE
Cancer 3°20' – 16°40'
✦ DISCOVER YOURSELF
How does Pushya's nurturing and wise energy manifest in your life?
Strong Pushya wisdom — this nurturing energy enables you to leave a lasting mark on society.
✦ VEDIC MYTH
The Pushya Legend
Brihaspati is the teacher of the gods. He represents wisdom and education. Pushya means "to nourish, nurture, give life to flora." The cow's udder symbolizes infinite nourishment; the lotus spiritual purity; the arrow focused intention. Those born in this nakshatra are natural teachers — they transmit knowledge and nourish society.
STRENGTHS
- Natural teaching and guidance
- Patience and responsibility
- Spiritual depth
- Reliability and consistency
- Protective and nurturing power
WATCH OUT FOR
- Rigidity and excessive conservatism
- Resistance to change
- Exaggerated religious devotion
- Controlling love
✦ COMPATIBLE WITH
PunarvasuRohiniVishakha
⚠ BE CAREFUL WITH
MaghaPurva Phalguni
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