Pushya · पुष्य
Pushya is the 8th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 3°20′ Karka (Cancer) – 16°40′ Karka (Cancer) of the sidereal zodiac, and its name means “the nourisher”.
| Ruling planet | Shani (Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Deity | Brihaspati, counsellor of the gods |
| Symbol | a cow's udder, lotus or arrow |
| Span (sidereal) | 3°20′ Karka (Cancer) – 16°40′ Karka (Cancer) |
Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari scheme. Deities and symbols are traditional and vary in some texts.
Next dates (New Delhi, at sunrise)
- Sunday, 1 November 2026
- Sunday, 29 November 2026
- Saturday, 26 December 2026
- Saturday, 23 January 2027
These are the days on which the Moon is in this nakshatra at sunrise.
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Sources: Nakshatra, Wikipedia