Jyohiri

Nakshatras

Pushya

Pushya, 'the nourisher', is often called the most auspicious of the 27 stars.

Star lord
Saturn
Rasi
Karka
Deity
Brihaspati, teacher of the gods
Symbol
Cow's udder
Animal (yoni)
Goat
Gana
Deva (divine)
Traditional tree
Peepal (sacred fig)

Tree lists differ between regions; a tree is shown where most lists agree.

Nature

Pushya people are caring, disciplined and devoted. They protect and feed others, follow tradition, and work steadily. They are trusted for their good advice and sense of duty.

Strengths

  • Nurturing and protective
  • Discipline and patience
  • Wise advice and faith

Watch out for

  • Being too rigid or conservative
  • Worrying too much about family

Careers

Teaching, priesthood and counselling, food and dairy, social service, government, and banking.

Health

Linked with the stomach and chest; regular meals and calm help digestion.

Keys to success

  • Feed and care for others, but rest too
  • Stay open to new ideas, not only tradition
  • Start good work on a Pushya day

Remedies

  • Pray to Brihaspati or Lord Dakshinamurthy on Thursdays
  • Feed cows or the poor
  • Walk around or water a peepal tree

Story

Brihaspati, guru of the gods, taught them prayer and right action. Pushya carries his blessing, so new learning, buying gold and starting good work on a Pushya day is a long tradition.

Good for (muhurta)

Kshipra (swift)

Quick results: trade, opening a shop, medicine and treatment, learning, short trips and starting a course.

Very auspicious for most work, but by an old tradition not chosen for weddings.

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