IAST: Puṣya | Meaning: Sacred Lunar Mansion of Brihaspati (Guru of Devas)
Pushya is the 8th lunar mansion of the Vedic zodiac. Governed by Saturn and blessed by Brihaspati (Guru of Devas), it anchors profound karmic lessons and spiritual awakening.
Brihaspati (Guru of Devas)
Saturn
Cow’s Udder / Lotus / Circle
Deva / Sattva
ॐ बृहस्पतये नमः
ॐ पुष्य देवाय विद्महे परब्रह्मणे धीमहि तन्नो नक्षत्रं प्रचोदयात्॥
Om Puṣya Devāya Vidmahe Parabrahmaṇe Dhīmahi Tanno Nakṣatraṁ Pracodayāt॥
Meaning: May we contemplate the radiant deity of Pushya; may the celestial lunar light illuminate our spiritual path.
Every Nakshatra is segmented into 4 quarters of 3°20' each. Each Pada activates a specific Navamsha rashi and planetary influence:
| Pada | Arc Span | Navamsha Rashi | Navamsha Lord | Auspicious Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 0°00 - 3°20 | Agni Navamsha | Sun/Mars | Chu |
| Pada 2 | 3°20 - 6°40 | Prithvi Navamsha | Venus/Saturn | Che |
| Pada 3 | 6°40 - 10°00 | Vayu Navamsha | Mercury/Venus | Cho |
| Pada 4 | 10°00 - 13°20 | Jala Navamsha | Moon/Jupiter | La |
Chant the canonical hymns dedicated to the cosmic rulers of the Nakshatras.
Pushya Nakshatra represents celestial influences ruled by Saturn and consecrated by Brihaspati (Guru of Devas), directing inner growth, karma, and life purpose.
The primary Bija Mantra is "ॐ बृहस्पतये नमः". Regular Japa during morning sandhya brings peace and spiritual alignment.
