Pushya Nakshatra
Nurturing and dutiful — widely held the most auspicious star, steady as monsoon rain. Pushya is the 8th of the 27 nakshatras, ruled by Saturn, with Brihaspati as its deity and cow's udder / lotus as its symbol.
The four padas
| Pada | Moon sign | Navamsa | Naming syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pushya pada 1 | Karka (Cancer) | Simha | Hu |
| Pushya pada 2 | Karka (Cancer) | Kanya | He |
| Pushya pada 3 | Karka (Cancer) | Tula | Ho |
| Pushya pada 4 | Karka (Cancer) | Vrishchika | Da |
Each pada is also one navamsa, the ninth-division sign astrologers read for marriage.
Compatibility
Best-scoring pairings in Guna Milan: Punarvasu (31), Hasta (31), Ashwini (28), Ardra (28), Uttara Phalguni (27). Lowest: Dhanishta (9), Bharani (14), Anuradha (15).
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Baby names
Names for a child born under Pushya traditionally begin with Hu, He, Ho, Da, one syllable per pada. Baby names for Pushya nakshatra →
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What is Pushya nakshatra known for?
Nurturing and dutiful — widely held the most auspicious star, steady as monsoon rain. Its ruling planet is Saturn, its deity Brihaspati, its symbol Cow's udder / lotus, and it belongs to the Deva gana.
Which rashi is Pushya nakshatra in?
All four padas of Pushya fall in Karka (Cancer).
Which nakshatras are most compatible with Pushya?
In TrueSaath's Guna Milan, the highest-scoring pairings for Pushya are Punarvasu (31/36), Hasta (31/36), Ashwini (28/36) and Ardra (28/36). See the compatibility page for all 27.
What syllables do Pushya nakshatra baby names start with?
Hu, He, Ho, Da — one for each pada. Names beginning with Hu for the first pada, He for the second, and so on.
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