Pushya

Pushya is the most nourishing nakshatra — the cow's udder that feeds the world. Ruled by Saturn with Jupiter's priestly energy, Pushya combines discipline with devotion. Pushya natives are natural caretakers and teachers. They have a gift for creating structure that nourishes. The shadow is a tendency to be too serious, too responsible. Learning to receive nourishment is as important as giving it.

Symbol and deity

• Symbol: Cow's udder / Flower / Arrow
• Deity: Brihaspati (Jupiter as priest)
• Gana: Deva
• Animal: Male goat / Ram
• Nature: Nourishing, sustaining

Strengths and challenges

Strength: Nourishment, discipline, spiritual growth, devotion

Weakness: Rigidity, self-denial, taking on too much responsibility

Career indications

Teaching, Caretaking, Religious leadership, Counselling, Nutrition.

“I nourish what I touch, serve with discipline, and allow myself to be held.”