Nakshatra · Cancer 3°20′ – 16°40′

Pushya

The nourisher.

Deity

Brihaspati

Symbol

Cow's udder / lotus

Planetary Lord

Saturn

Gana

Deva

Nadi

Pitta

Yoni

Goat

Element

Water

Caste

Kshatriya

Traits & Personality

Nurturing, dependable, spiritually inclined, the most auspicious nakshatra in Vedic tradition. Protective and family-oriented. Can be over-cautious.

Healthcare, education, government, food industry, religious work, social service.

Compatible with most. Especially Anuradha, Uttara Bhadrapada.

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