Pushya
Saturn · Brihaspati, guru of the gods
Pushya means 'to nourish' and is traditionally regarded as the most auspicious of all 27 nakshatras - so favourable that its name lends itself to the phrase 'Pushya Amrita Yoga', considered ideal for beginning important undertakings. Ruled by Saturn but guided by Brihaspati, guru of the gods, it blends discipline with wisdom. Pushya natives tend to be nurturing, dutiful and deeply reliable - the ones others turn to for steady, unwavering support.
Significations
- Nourishment, care-taking and a deep sense of duty toward others
- Discipline combined with wisdom - patient, methodical progress
- Spirituality and a natural inclination toward ritual or religious practice
- Reliability - being the steady, dependable one in any group
- Prosperity built slowly and carefully rather than suddenly
When Strong
- Deep reliability that earns lasting trust from family and colleagues
- Steady material and spiritual growth through patient discipline
- A natural gift for teaching, counselling or spiritual guidance
- Strong protective instincts toward family and dependents
When Weak
- Rigidity, excessive caution or difficulty adapting to sudden change
- Overburdening oneself with others' responsibilities out of duty
- Emotional withholding beneath an outwardly dutiful exterior
- Melancholy or a heavy sense of obligation that saps enjoyment
Remedies
- Mantra:
- Om Sham Shanaischaraya Namah, chanted on Saturdays.
- Gemstone:
- Blue Sapphire, worn only after careful astrological testing, given Saturn's intensity.
- Donation:
- Donate black sesame seeds, mustard oil or iron items on Saturdays.
- Fasting:
- A Saturday fast, keeping meals simple and free of oil and salt.
Cow's udder, lotus, or an arrow · Cancer 3°20' - 16°40' · Pada 1: Leo navamsa · Pada 2: Virgo navamsa · Pada 3: Libra navamsa · Pada 4: Scorpio navamsa