What are the 27 Nakshatras?

The 27 Nakshatras are lunar mansions — equal segments of the Moon’s path across the ecliptic. Your birth Nakshatra is determined by the Moon’s position at birth and is central to naming, compatibility, muhurat, and Vimshottari Dasha in Jyotish.

How does Nakshatra affect personality?

Classical texts associate each Nakshatra with a deity, symbol, and temperament. The Moon’s Nakshatra colours emotional style, while the full chart (lagna, grahas, houses) refines the picture. Weekly guidance often starts from Janma Nakshatra as a simple, stable anchor.

How do I find my Nakshatra?

Enter your birth date, time, and place. Daanyam computes the Moon’s sidereal longitude with a precision ephemeris and maps it to one of the 27 Nakshatras, including pada (quarter) where applicable.

Pushya Nakshatra

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Nakshatra 8 of 27 · Ruled by Saturn

पुष्य नक्षत्र

Symbol: Cow’s udder / lotus · Deity: Brihaspati

The Pushya Nature

Pushya nakshatra personality is nourishing, protective and deeply devotional. Ruled by Saturn and linked to Brihaspati, this nakshatra combines discipline with care. Natives often feel a strong duty to protect and provide and may be drawn to tradition and structure.

Strengths & Challenges

Strengths include reliability, depth of commitment and the ability to create lasting systems. Pushya natives excel in roles that require patience, responsibility and care.

The shadow is over-responsibility and rigidity. Learning to receive help and to relax structure when life demands flow helps Pushya thrive without burnout.

Career & Life Path

Careers in administration, healthcare, education, governance and any field that values duty and long-term care suit Pushya. You thrive where responsibility and devotion meet.

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Relationships

In relationships, Pushya is loyal and devoted. You need a partner who shares your values and who can share the weight of responsibility so you do not carry it alone.

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Auspicious Timing

Favorable day: Saturday

Saturday Shani remedies and Gau Seva; disciplined, simple offerings align with Saturn-ruled Pushya.

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Seva for Pushya Nakshatra

For Pushya nakshatra, Saturn-aligned seva — Gau Seva, support for the elderly or marginalised — turns duty into grace and reduces rigidity.

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Is Pushya your Nakshatra?

Enter your date of birth on our Nakshatra page to see your birth star and weekly forecast.

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