Nakṣatra 8 of 27
Puṣya nakṣatra
Puṣya (Pushya) is the 8th of the 27 nakṣatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology, spanning 3°20′–16°40′ Cancer. Its name means “the nourisher”. It is ruled by Saturn, its deity is Bṛhaspati, teacher of the gods, and its symbol is a flower, a cow's udder.
- Sanskrit
- Puṣya
- Meaning
- the nourisher
- Position
- 3°20′–16°40′ Cancer
- Ruling graha
- Saturn
- Deity
- Bṛhaspati, teacher of the gods
- Symbol
- a flower, a cow's udder
- Śakti (power)
- Brahmavarcasa Śakti, the power to create spiritual energy
- Star
- Asellus Australis and nearby stars in Cancer
The terrain
Care that sustains. A pattern of nourishing, protecting and offering steady support.
Puṣya comes from puṣṭi, to nourish and help thrive. It is traditionally one of the most supportive nakṣatras. Its deity Bṛhaspati is the teacher and counsellor, and Saturn, its ruling graha, gives the care here a steady, dependable quality. This is nourishment that lasts.
When supported, and when under stress
When supported: Steady care, wise guidance, protectiveness, and the ability to build safe ground for others.
When under stress: Caring for everyone except yourself, people-pleasing, or fear of being a burden.
Neither list is a verdict. The same pattern can be lived many ways, and your whole chart, body and circumstances shape how it shows up.
A queer-affirming lens
Puṣya defends the right to safety and softness. It is a natural home for chosen family and for care in all its forms.
A practice to try
Cooking for someone, oiling the body, or lighting a lamp for those who guard you. Mantra: Om Gurave Namaha. These are invitations, not requirements. Take what helps and leave the rest.
“To nourish without losing yourself is divine.”
This is a symbolic pattern, not a prediction. Nothing in a chart removes your agency. Vedaz readings are reflective and are not medical, psychological, legal or financial advice.
Questions
What does Pushya nakshatra mean?
Pushya (Puṣya) means “the nourisher”. Care that sustains. A pattern of nourishing, protecting and offering steady support.
Who rules Pushya nakshatra?
Pushya is ruled by Saturn, and its deity is Bṛhaspati, teacher of the gods.
What if my Moon is in Pushya?
Your Moon nakṣatra describes patterns in the mind, rhythm and emotional body, not a fixed outcome. When supported, Pushya can show up as steady care, wise guidance, protectiveness, and the ability to build safe ground for others.