Which planet rules Pushya nakshatra?

Pushya nakshatra is ruled by Saturn in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Saturn Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.

What are the symbol and deity of Pushya nakshatra?

The symbol of Pushya is the cow's udder / lotus, and its presiding deity is Brihaspati. These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.

How do I know if my Moon is in Pushya nakshatra?

Your janma (birth) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your exact birth time — it depends on your real birth chart, not your sun sign. Compute your chart to find it precisely.

Pushya Nakshatra

Widely considered the most auspicious nakshatra — nourishing, dutiful and spiritual.

Number: 8 of 27
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord): Saturn
Presiding deity: Brihaspati
Symbol: Cow's udder / lotus

Nature and traits

People associated with Pushya are often described as nourishing, dutiful, spiritual and reliable. As a Saturn-ruled nakshatra under Brihaspati, its themes tend to surface most strongly during a Saturn planetary period — but how they actually express depends on the whole birth chart, not the nakshatra alone.

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Frequently asked questions

Which planet rules Pushya nakshatra?: Pushya nakshatra is ruled by Saturn in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Saturn Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.
What are the symbol and deity of Pushya nakshatra?: The symbol of Pushya is the cow's udder / lotus, and its presiding deity is Brihaspati. These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.
How do I know if my Moon is in Pushya nakshatra?: Your janma (birth) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your exact birth time — it depends on your real birth chart, not your sun sign. Compute your chart to find it precisely.