Pushya nakshatra
पुष्य · 3°20′ – 16°40′ Cancer · ruled by Saturn, presided over by Brihaspati.
Quick facts
Nurturing · wise · protective. Values follow the classical mappings used across Kerala jyotish practice.
The four padas
Each pada is 3°20′ and corresponds to one navamsa sign. The syllable beside the pada is the traditional starting sound for a name given to a child born in that portion.
| Pada | Span | Navamsa sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 93°20′ – 96°40′ | Cancer | Hu |
| Pada 2 | 96°40′ – 100°00′ | Leo | He |
| Pada 3 | 100°00′ – 103°20′ | Libra | Ho |
| Pada 4 | 103°20′ – 106°40′ | Scorpio | Da |
A Moon beyond four padas of this mansion sits in Ashlesha; before it, in Punarvasu.
Brihaspati's seat gives Pushya a nourishing, principled nature. Natives are dependable, protective and quietly ambitious for the group rather than only themselves.
Teaching, medicine, priesthood, administration, banking and advisory roles.
Digestion, chest and weight; regular mealtimes are the simplest remedy.
Steady and caring, though the care can become parental toward partners.
Remedies & practice
Feed others on Thursdays, keep a Tulsi plant, and maintain a simple daily practice.
Nakshatra remedies are cultural and devotional practices. They are not a substitute for medical, financial or legal advice.
