Key attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Saturn (19-year dasha) |
| Rashi span | Karka |
| Gana (temperament) | Deva |
| Nadi | Madhya |
| Yoni (symbol) | Goat |
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Pushya Nakshatra (8 of 27)
Pushya nakshatra (#8 of 27): ruling planet Saturn, Deva gana, Madhya nadi, Goat yoni. Personality, strengths and matching guide.
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Overview
Pushya is the 8th of 27 lunar mansions, spanning Karka, ruled by Saturn with Deva gana and Madhya nadi.
The 4 padas of Pushya
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa (D9) | Pada lord | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 93°20′–96°40′ | Simha | Sun | Hu |
| Pada 2 | 96°40′–100°00′ | Kanya | Mercury | He |
| Pada 3 | 100°00′–103°20′ | Tula | Venus | Ho |
| Pada 4 | 103°20′–106°40′ | Vrischika | Mars | Da |
Each pada is exactly one navamsa (3°20′), so the pada sets the D9 sign that refines a reading. The name syllable (akshar) is the traditional avakahada-chakra starting sound for a baby born in that pada — see baby names for Pushya →.
Essence of Pushya
Pushya, most nourishing of nakshatras, gives a caretaker's strength: dependable, dharmic, quietly prosperous. Others flourish in your shade.
People born in Pushya carry the Deva temperament and Goat yoni symbolism. In marriage matching, Madhya nadi pairings need a careful check for nadi dosha and its classical cancellations — never a verdict from the nakshatra name alone.
Compatibility shortlist
Nakshatras often cross-checked with Pushya in classical gun milan (starting points — always verify with the full 36-gun calculator):
Matching notes
In kundli milan, Pushya's Deva gana, Madhya nadi and Goat yoni each enter the 36-gun count. Same-nadi pairings create nadi dosha (with classical cancellations); yoni compatibility follows the traditional animal-friendship grid. The only reliable way to read it is the full ashtakoota — run one free below.
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FAQ
What is Pushya nakshatra good for?
Pushya (Deva gana, Madhya nadi) is classically associated with Pushya, most nourishing of nakshatras, gives a caretaker's strength: dependable, dharmic, quietly prosperous. Others flo — read in the context of the full birth chart, not in isolation.
Which nakshatras match well with Pushya?
In gun milan, Pushya's Deva gana and Goat yoni are compared koota-by-koota. Classical shortlists often include Ashwini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu — but the full 36-gun score is the only reliable check.
What is the ruling planet of Pushya?
Saturn rules Pushya in the vimshottari dasha system (19 years in the 120-year cycle).
What are the name letters (akshar) for Pushya nakshatra?
Babies born in Pushya are traditionally named starting with Hu, He, Ho, Da — one syllable per pada (1–4), from the avakahada chakra. See our Pushya baby-name list for examples.