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Pushya Nakshatra: Lord Saturn, Deity, Padas, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Pushya nakshatra?
Pushya is the 8th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 3°20′ Karka – 16°40′ Karka (93°20′–106°40′ sidereal). Its Vimshottari lord is Saturn and its deity is Brihaspati.
The Moon is in Pushya now, until 2 November 2026, 4:30 AM IST.
Which planet rules Pushya nakshatra?
Saturn rules Pushya in the Vimshottari system, so a person born with the Moon in Pushya begins life in the Saturn dasha. Gana, yoni and nadi below are the values Kundli Milan uses.
| Number | 8 / 27 |
| Span | 3°20′ Karka – 16°40′ Karka (93°20′–106°40′) |
| Rashi | Karka |
| Vimshottari lord | Saturn (19 years of dasha) |
| Deity | Brihaspati |
| Gana | Deva (divine) |
| Yoni | Goat (same yoni as Sheep) |
| Nadi | Madhya (Pitta) |
What are the padas of Pushya and their name letters?
Each pada is 3°20′. A child born in a pada traditionally gets a name starting with its syllable.
When is the Moon in Pushya next?
The day's nakshatra in a Panchang is the one the Moon is in. These are the Moon's next passages through Pushya.
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 22 h 50 min | ||
| 22 h 9 min | ||
| 21 h 22 min |
The other nakshatras
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the lord of Pushya nakshatra?
- Saturn (Vimshottari dasha of 19 years).
- Which rashi is Pushya nakshatra in?
- Pushya lies in Karka: 3°20′ Karka – 16°40′ Karka.
- What is the gana of Pushya?
- Deva (divine); yoni Goat (same yoni as Sheep); nadi Madhya (Pitta).
- What are the name letters for Pushya nakshatra?
- Padas 1 to 4: Hu, He, Ho, Da (ड).
- Who is the deity of Pushya?
- Brihaspati, as named in the Taittiriya Brahmana.
- When is Pushya nakshatra next?
- The Moon is in Pushya now, until 2 November 2026, 4:30 AM IST.
Positions: sidereal (nirayana) zodiac, Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa, Swiss Ephemeris with its data files. Times are Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+05:30), the moment the Moon or Sun crosses the boundary, truncated to the minute; the same instant holds everywhere, only the clock time differs. Lords: Vimshottari dasha order (Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, chapter 46). Deities: Taittiriya Brahmana 3.1. Gana, yoni and nadi: the Ashtakoota tables of our Kundli Milan. Name letters: the Avakahada chakra. How we calculate