Nakshatra 8 of 27
Pushya Nakshatra
Nourishment. Ruled by Saturn, presided over by Brihaspati, teacher of the gods.
Quick Answer
Pushya is the 8th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 3°20' Cancer to 16°40' Cancer in the sidereal zodiac, is ruled by Saturn, presided over by Brihaspati, teacher of the gods, and its symbol is a cow's udder.
Pushya at a Glance
- Sidereal span
- 3°20' Cancer to 16°40' Cancer
- Tropical span in 2026
- 27°34' Cancer to 10°54' Leo
- Ruling planet
- Saturn
- Deity
- Brihaspati, teacher of the gods
- Symbol
- A cow's udder
- Name means
- Nourishment
The Quality of Pushya
Pushya nourishes. Guided by Brihaspati, the teacher, and shaped like the cow's udder, it feeds and protects what is young. Its care is practical and steady, and it grows most when it also lets itself be cared for.
Who nourishes you, and do you let them?
The Four Padas of Pushya
Each pada is a quarter of 3°20' and sets the navamsa (D9) sign.
| Pada | Sidereal Span | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3°20' Cancer to 6°40' Cancer | Leo |
| 2 | 6°40' Cancer to 10°00' Cancer | Virgo |
| 3 | 10°00' Cancer to 13°20' Cancer | Libra |
| 4 | 13°20' Cancer to 16°40' Cancer | Scorpio |
When the Moon Is in Pushya
The Moon passes through every nakshatra once a sidereal month, about every 27.3 days. Lahiri ayanamsa.
| Enters (ET) | Leaves (ET) | Enters (IST) | Leaves (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 8:09 PM ET | Nov 1, 6:00 PM ET | Nov 1, 5:39 AM IST | Nov 2, 4:30 AM IST |
| Nov 28, 2:20 AM ET | Nov 29, 12:29 AM ET | Nov 28, 12:50 PM IST | Nov 29, 10:59 AM IST |
| Dec 25, 12:20 PM ET | Dec 26, 9:42 AM ET | Dec 25, 10:50 PM IST | Dec 26, 8:12 PM IST |
| Jan 21, 11:55 PM ET | Jan 22, 9:01 PM ET | Jan 22, 10:25 AM IST | Jan 23, 7:31 AM IST |
The Sun in Pushya, 2027
The Sun enters Pushya on July 20, 2027 at 8:11 AM ET (5:41 PM IST) and stays until August 3, 2027 at 7:02 AM ET (4:32 PM IST). It returns to the same nakshatra on nearly the same dates every year.
Neighboring Nakshatras
Before Pushya: Punarvasu, ruled by Jupiter. After it: Ashlesha, ruled by Mercury. See all 27 nakshatras.
Questions About Pushya
What Is the Lord of Pushya Nakshatra?
Saturn rules Pushya, the 8th of the 27 nakshatras. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Pushya begins life in the Saturn period.
Where Is Pushya Nakshatra in the Zodiac?
Pushya spans 3°20' Cancer to 16°40' Cancer in the sidereal zodiac, 13°20' of arc. With the Lahiri ayanamsa in 2026, that corresponds to 27°34' Cancer to 10°54' Leo in the tropical zodiac.
What Are the Deity and Symbol of Pushya?
The presiding deity of Pushya is Brihaspati, teacher of the gods. Its symbol is a cow's udder. The name means "nourishment".
What Are the Four Padas of Pushya?
Pada 1 runs 3°20' Cancer to 6°40' Cancer (navamsa Leo); Pada 2 runs 6°40' Cancer to 10°00' Cancer (navamsa Virgo); Pada 3 runs 10°00' Cancer to 13°20' Cancer (navamsa Libra); Pada 4 runs 13°20' Cancer to 16°40' Cancer (navamsa Scorpio).
When Is the Moon in Pushya Next?
The Moon is next in Pushya from October 31, 2026 at 8:09 PM ET (5:39 AM IST on November 1) until November 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET (4:30 AM IST on November 2). It returns about every 27.3 days.
When Is the Sun in Pushya in 2027?
The Sun enters Pushya on July 20, 2027 at 8:11 AM ET (5:41 PM IST) and leaves on August 3, 2027 at 7:02 AM ET (4:32 PM IST), using the Lahiri ayanamsa.
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