Pushya
Alternate nameTishya (Ancient), Pūyam (Malayalam), Poosam (Tamil), Pushyami (Kannada)
Word meaningNourisher
Physical attributesAn arrow, cow's udder, lotus
Extent93°20' – 106°40'
3°20' - 16°40' Karka
3°20' - 16°40' Karka
No. of stars3 (θ, δ, γ Cancri)
Direction↑ Urdhva-mukha (facing upwards)
Planetary LordSaturn
DeityBrihaspati, priest of the gods
Key attributesBenevolent, Nourishing/caring, Protective, Divine knowledge, Material prosperity, Dependable, Can be taken advantage of, Contented
Pushya in Predictive Astrology
Cool-headed, likeable, learned, wealthy and religiously inclined.
Pushya in Muhuratas
A special Nakshatra which is suitable for all auspicious deeds other than marriage.