Pushya Nakshatra
पुष्य
Pushya is ruled by Saturn and presided over by Brihaspati, the guru of the gods. Widely considered the most auspicious nakshatra, it is the star of nourishment, dharma and steady spiritual growth.
Personality & Traits
Nurturing, dutiful, devout and dependable; caring providers with deep values and a protective nature.
Best Careers
Teaching and priesthood, food and dairy, social service, government, nursing and caregiving.
Pushya Nakshatra Baby Names
By tradition, a child born under Pushya nakshatra is named with a starting sound from one of its four padas:
👦 Baby Boy Names
Hemant · Daksh · Darsh · Daman
👧 Baby Girl Names
Hema · Hetal · Daksha · Damini
Example names — any auspicious name starting with these sounds may be chosen. (Syllables per the standard 108-pada-swar table.)
Mantras for Pushya Nakshatra
Strengthen your ruling planet Saturn and honour your deity Brihaspati (guru of the gods) with these mantras.
Vishnu Sahasranamam
Pleases Brihaspati (Guru), the presiding deity
शुक्लाम्बरधरं विष्णुं शशिवर्णं चतुर्भुजम् ।
Hanuman Chalisa
Protects from Saturn’s harshness while keeping dharma strong
श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि।