Pushya Nakshatra
3°20′–16°40′ Cancer
Ruling Planet
Saturn
Deity
Brihaspati
Symbol
Flower / Circle
Degrees
3°20′–16°40′ Cancer
Number
8
Padas
4
Four Padas of Pushya
Pada 1
Cancer
Navamsa: Cancer
Pada 2
Cancer
Navamsa: Cancer
Pada 3
Cancer
Navamsa: Cancer
Pada 4
Cancer
Navamsa: Cancer
Classical Significance
Pushya is the 8th nakshatra in the Vedic lunar zodiac. Its presiding deity is Brihaspati and its ruling planet is Saturn, which colours the psychological disposition, life themes, and karmic patterns of anyone born with significant planetary placements here.
The symbol of Flower / Circle encapsulates the essential nature of this nakshatra. Planets placed in Pushya express the qualities of Saturn filtered through the archetypal energy of Brihaspati.
In Parashari astrology, the pada (quarter) in which a planet falls determines its navamsa sign — a critical refinement used in timing, relationship analysis, and divisional chart interpretation.
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