पुष्य · Nakshatra #8 of 27 · 93.33°–106.67° · ruled by Saturn
This column has two witnesses: the devata as the Jyotisha handbooks transmit it, and the Taittiriya Brahmana's nakshatreshti (III.1.4-5), which prescribes an offering to each asterism's deity by name. Both are shown side by side rather than merged into one.
Both witnesses name the same devata here. They differ in four of the 27 — Rohini, the two Phalgunis and Moola — and this is not one of them.
Nourishing, protective, devotional. Strongest nakshatra for stability and support.
Healthcare, teaching, counseling, social work, hospitality, dairy.
Strong immunity. Stomach and chest area sensitive.
Most nurturing and supportive partner.
Modern nakshatra synthesis - not from a classical text.
Pushya has four padas with starting sounds Hu, He, Ho, Da (हू, हे, हो, डा) — used in the Vedic Naamkaran method to choose an auspicious first letter for a baby born in this nakshatra.
Pada 1 falls in the Leo navamsa - the fire element, Dharma (purpose). It adds confidence, leadership and a need for recognition, colouring Pushya's expression toward Dharma (purpose).
Pada 2 falls in the Virgo navamsa - the earth element, Artha (security). It adds analysis, discipline and attention to detail, colouring Pushya's expression toward Artha (security).
Pada 3 falls in the Libra navamsa - the air element, Kama (desire). It adds diplomacy, balance and a relational, aesthetic sense, colouring Pushya's expression toward Kama (desire).
Pada 4 falls in the Scorpio navamsa - the water element, Moksha (liberation). It adds intensity, depth and transformative power, colouring Pushya's expression toward Moksha (liberation).
For educational purposes. Nakshatra interpretations are traditional and based on the Moon's birth star.