Nakshatra 8 of 27 · Kark (Cancer)
Pushya Nakshatra
Pushya is the 8th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning Cancer 3°20′ – Cancer 16°40′. Its lord is Saturn, its deity Brihaspati, and it is Deva gana, Sheep yoni and Madhya (Pitta) nadi.
The Moon is next in Pushya from Sunday, 1 November 2026, 8:09 AM to Monday, 2 November 2026, 7:00 AM (Kuala Lumpur time).
At a glance
Pushya nakshatra lord, deity, gana, yoni and nadi
| Span | Cancer 3°20′ – Cancer 16°40′ |
|---|---|
| Rashi (Moon sign) | Kark (Cancer) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Saturn |
| Deity | Brihaspati |
| Symbol | Cow Udder/Lotus |
| Gana | Deva |
| Yoni | Sheep |
| Nadi | Madhya (Pitta) |
| Tattva (element) | Water (Jal) |
| Nature for muhurta | Kshipra (swift) |
| Gandmool nakshatra | No |
All four padas are in Kark (Cancer).
Tattva here is the nakshatra's own element in the five-block scheme AstroSage also prints (Ashwini to Mrigashira earth, Ardra to Purva Phalguni water, Uttara Phalguni to Anuradha fire, Jyeshtha to Shravana air, Dhanishta to Revati ether) — not the element of the Moon sign.
Four padas
Pushya nakshatra padas, navamsa and name letters
The naming letters for Pushya are Hu, He, Ho, Da, one per pada. In the Namakaran tradition a child is named beginning with the sound of the pada the Moon occupied at birth, so the pada — not just the nakshatra — decides the letter.
| Pada | Degrees | Rashi | Navamsa (D9) | Name syllable | Varna (matching) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cancer 3°20′ – Cancer 6°40′ | Kark (Cancer) | Sinh (Leo) | Hu | Brahmin |
| 2 | Cancer 6°40′ – Cancer 10°00′ | Kark (Cancer) | Kanya (Virgo) | He | Brahmin |
| 3 | Cancer 10°00′ – Cancer 13°20′ | Kark (Cancer) | Tula (Libra) | Ho | Brahmin |
| 4 | Cancer 13°20′ – Cancer 16°40′ | Kark (Cancer) | Vrishchik (Scorpio) | Da | Brahmin |
Varna is given per pada because Ashtakoota matching scores the varna of the Moon sign (water signs Brahmin, fire Kshatriya, earth Vaishya, air Shudra). Some tables also assign a varna to the nakshatra itself; those lists disagree from source to source and matching does not use them.
Characteristics
Pushya nakshatra characteristics
Pushya, the nourisher, is counted among the best stars for beginnings, which is why Guru-Pushya and Ravi-Pushya days are watched for purchases and new work. Its deity is Brihaspati and its symbol the cow's udder — steady, unshowy provision. Natives are read as dutiful, protective and patient, at their best looking after a family, an institution or a tradition. Saturn as lord gives discipline. The caution is rigidity, and caring for others so fully that one's own needs go unspoken.
Strengths the tradition names
- Nourishing nature
- Wisdom
- Patience
- Community service
What to watch
- Rigidity
- Stubbornness
- Over-sacrifice
- Depression
Work it is traditionally linked with
Government, Education, Dairy/agriculture, Charitable work.
A nakshatra describes the Moon's position, which millions of people share. It is read as a tendency to reflect on, alongside the whole chart — not as a verdict on a person.
Compatibility
Pushya nakshatra compatibility for marriage
Nadi. Pushya is Madhya (Pitta) nadi. When both birth stars share a nadi, Guna Milan's Nadi koota scores 0 of 8 (nadi dosha), so a match with any of these stars starts with that gap: Bharani, Mrigashira, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishta, Uttara Bhadrapada. Several traditions list exceptions that cancel the dosha; read the full 36-point report rather than one koota.
Yoni. Pushya is Sheep yoni. The same yoni — Krittika — scores the full 4 of 4. Its sworn-enemy yoni is Monkey, so Purva Ashadha, Shravana score 0 of 4 in either direction.
Gana. Pushya is Deva gana. The Gana koota is directional — the score depends on which partner is the groom — and these are the engine's own values:
| Partner's gana | Pushya native is the groom | Pushya native is the bride |
|---|---|---|
| Deva | 6 / 6 | 6 / 6 |
| Manushya | 6 / 6 | 5 / 6 |
| Rakshasa | 0 / 6 | 1 / 6 |
Nadi, yoni and gana are 18 of the 36 points; the rest come from the Moon signs and the count between the two stars. Full kundli matching · Matching by name · Nakshatra porutham
Live from the ephemeris
When is Pushya nakshatra next?
| From | Until |
|---|---|
| Sunday, 1 November 2026, 8:09 AM | Monday, 2 November 2026, 7:00 AM |
| Saturday, 28 November 2026, 3:20 PM | Sunday, 29 November 2026, 1:29 PM |
| Saturday, 26 December 2026, 1:20 AM | Saturday, 26 December 2026, 10:43 PM |
Times are for Kuala Lumpur. The Moon enters and leaves a nakshatra at the same instant everywhere, so another city changes only the clock these are written in. The Moon takes about 27.3 days to come back to the same star and stays roughly a day each time.
Questions
Pushya nakshatra questions
Which rashi is Pushya nakshatra in?
Pushya spans Cancer 3°20′ – Cancer 16°40′. All four padas are in Kark (Cancer).
Who is the lord of Pushya nakshatra?
Saturn. Vimshottari dasha begins from the lord of the birth star, so a person born with the Moon in Pushya is born in a Saturn mahadasha; how much of it remains depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the star.
What are the name letters for Pushya nakshatra?
One per pada — pada 1: Hu; pada 2: He; pada 3: Ho; pada 4: Da. The pada the Moon occupied at birth decides which one applies.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Pushya?
Deva gana, Sheep yoni and Madhya (Pitta) nadi — the values Guna Milan scores.
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