PositunePushya Nakshatra
Nakshatra number 8 of 27. Pushya is ruled by Saturn and its presiding deity is Brihaspati. Its symbol is: cow's udder or lotus.
Ruling planetSaturn
DeityBrihaspati
SymbolCow's udder or lotus
SignKarka
When the Moon is in Pushya
Naming sounds by Pada
Pushya runs from 3°20′ to 16°40′ of Karka, a span of 13°20′. It splits into four Padas, and a child born while the Moon is in a Pada is traditionally given a name starting with that Pada's sound.
| Pada | Name starts with | Rashi | Degrees in sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hu | Karka (Cancer) | 3°20′ to 6°40′ |
| 2 | He | Karka (Cancer) | 6°40′ to 10°00′ |
| 3 | Ho | Karka (Cancer) | 10°00′ to 13°20′ |
| 4 | Da | Karka (Cancer) | 13°20′ to 16°40′ |
Find your own Pada
The Pada depends on the exact birth time. Use the birth-chart calculator to find the Nakshatra and Pada from a date and time.
Deity names and symbols differ slightly between traditions and sources. Where two readings are common, both are shown.