Career

Dairy; food and drink merchants; rulers; aristocrats; politicians; hoteliers; caterers; restaurant business; nuns, priests, gurus, clergy; counselors; psychotherapists; spiritual teachers; psychologists, managers; charities; professional hosts and hostesses; education experts; teachers; professions related to lakes and rivers; child care professionals; mothers; artisans; creative activities; business; real estate agents; gardeners & farmers; creative and business experts; those working with traditionalism; religious bigotry and orthodoxy

Gana: Pushya is a ‘deva’/godly nakshatra, comprising the benevolent aspects of the presiding deities.

Favorable Activities

Party, celebration, creativity, travel, tackling enemies, legal aid, fiscal processes, cooking, gardening, religion, pets, kids, spending time with their mothers, laying foundations, construction

Unfavorable Activities

Marriage, activities involving cruelty and harshness

Remedies

Pushya natives should worship the Mother Goddess and chant the root mantra “Om Kam” 108 times during the lunar transition of this nakshatra during the month of Pausha to alleviate afflictions. Wearing golden, yellow, white and orange colors is also recommended. All important actions should correspond to the course of this constellation for best results.

Miscellaneous

In the words of Varahamihira, the lunar influence gives Pushya a peaceful, esoteric and favorable nature. Jimmy Hendrix is a typical Pushya native.

Padas or Quarters

The first pada falls on the Leo Navamsa which is ruled by the . It represents achievement, wealth, family and ancestral pride; luminaries provide strong and positive results making the native a mother or father figure, or if not, receive from such figures.

The second pada falls on the Virgo Navamsa which is ruled by . The service oriented and hardworking aspect of Pushya is expressed here. A Pushkara Navamsa pada, all the planets except provide good results at least materially. This pada is known as the Cook of the Zodiac.

The third pada falls on the Libra Navamsa which is ruled by . This is where focus lies on the home, luxury, sociability and comforts. However, the natives should beware of conformity and superficiality. , , and are favorable here.

The fourth pada falls on the Scorpio Navamsa which is ruled by . It stands for esoteric aspect which seeks to connect with the celestial or higher beings. The pada is concerned with rituals and mantras. Negative traits include intolerance, dependence, and victimization. and that are not afflicted can do well here.

Pushya – The Flower

Pushya (3.20 Cancer-16.40 Cancer) is a constellation of 3 stars that are not very bright. Pushya is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘pushti’ or nourishment. The nakshatra is ruled by , the God of Divine Wisdom. The stars of the Pushya nakshatra were said to resemble a cow’s udder.

The name Pushya also signifies yielding or nurturing. According to one school of thought, Pushya also denotes the gentleness of a flower or prosperity and auspiciousness.

Behavioral Characteristics

The primary quality of Pushya is that it represents a phase in our life when we rest in peace in the absence of fear. Nourishment takes the native back to the infant stage where it rests in the mother’s arms and hence it is attributed with qualities of helpfulness, generousness and protection. The nakshatra relates to breasts and in a larger context to the “milk of human kindness”. As the most loved of all the nakshatras, Pushya is contented on the material plane, unlike its predecessor Purnavasu, due to the saturnine influence.

Wherever its energies are directed, Pushya is featured with expansion, whether the field is material, or spiritual or creative. The natives also display an affinity for home, family and community. Lesser evolved Pushya nakshatras may not see the benevolence of the larger vista of the family, whereas higher Pushyas concentrate on nourishment and care towards the earth. A negative aspect of this nakshatra is that it may become too closeted in their worldly needs, which makes them narrow minded. This may lead to suspicion, prejudice, protectiveness and orthodox.

Correspondence to the number of – 4 – makes Pushya a balanced nakshatra helping it to react sanely to situations and assist others. These productive natives work patiently towards their goals, which are marked by containment and safety. The 4th influence makes Pushya respect its roots and have a conservative approach. Their strong sense of ethics makes them decent, hospitable and courteous. They are never vulgar. Their features are fleshy, but Pushya natives are prone to bronchial disorders and prefer good food and sociability.

Generally, as shining examples as mother figures, Pushya identifies with ‘brahmavarchasa shakti’ or priestly qualities that enable celestial blessings.

Strengths: Spiritual, intuitive, intelligent, learned, passionate, creative, helpful, likeable, respected, socially adept, inclusive, selfless, philanthropic, humanitarian, independent, nurturing, counselor, financial expert, fight for public interest, and whole-heartedly defend belief system.

Weakness: Stubborn, arrogant, insecure, overly sensitive, selfish, doubtful, overly talkative, easily deceived, dogmatic, fundamentalist, lack of self-worth.

Professions: Politian, aristocrat, professions in a restaurant, catering, food or drink industry, hotelier, host/hostess, dairy industry, counselors, psychologists, clergy, priests, spiritual advisors, charity workers, teacher, child care professional, artisans, real estate, farmers, water related industry, business related to orthodox or traditional religions.

Famous Pushyas: Mikhail Gorbachev, Clint Eastwood, Tom Hanks, Dan Quayle, Mary Tyler Moore, Jimi Hendrix

Favorable Activities: Beginning anything; laying foundations for building, celebrations, gatherings, imaginative activities, music, dance, travel, financial planning, receiving legal assistance, confronting adversaries, cooking, gardening, activities for children, purchasing or taking care of a pet, healing and nurturing activities, seeking guidance, religious and spiritual activities, and activities involving one’s Mother.

Unfavorable Activities: Activities that require harsh behavior and weddings or ceremonies.

Sacred Energy Vortex: Vilankulam Sri Akshayapureeswarar

The energy vortex that resonates with Pushya star is located in Thanjavur near Peravoorani in Tamil Nadu, India. People born und the star of Pushya should visit and worship the sacred temple of Sri Vilankulam Sri Akshayapureeswarar at least once during their lifetime.

Pushya is the star of Lord Sri Saneeswarar. According to the Siddhas, the inner meaning of Pushya is "to gain the affection through the glorious feet of God." Sri Saneeswarar incurred a foot injury as Yama, the God of Death, kicked Sri Saneeswarar, leaving him with a disabled foot. To remedy his ailment, Sri Saneeswarar began begging for grains, which he then cooked and fed to the poor. He also made offerings and prayers to Lord Shiva at the sacred shrine of Vilankulam.

Sri Saneeswarar received the grace of Shiva at this temple and his foot was healed. Those born under Pushya will gain the affection of Lord Sri Saneeswarar at this temple. This is where Lord Shiva revealed himself as Lord Akshayapureeswarar. He was present for Sri Sanesswarar and he is always present at this temple. People born under Pushya have abundant luck and if they offer prayers at this shrine, they will easily attain the benefits of penance.

Sri Saneeswarar can provide longevity and remove worries so that people may live in happiness. It is especially beneficial for people in the major or minor period of () to make an offering to Sri Saneeswarar to remove the evil effects committed during their previous lifetimes. Foreigners born under Pushya star should visit this temple once a year and circumambulate the temple, from left to right, eight times. This will eliminate problems with the planet .

It is recommended to anoint Lord Sri Saneeswarar with sandal paste and offer sesame sweets. Giving the sweet food to poor people at the temple is another remedy for any afflictions of . Unexpected health problems, chronic ailments and, large debt problems due to health treatment can be eliminated by making offerings at the Vilankulam Lord Sri Saneeswarar Temple.

Pushya natives, your incense is made with the herb Peepal as prescribed by the Vedas.

Burning one of these pillars is like performing a mini fire ritual for that particular star formation. For your specific Birthstar, you will be able to connect inwardly to your planet of energetic origin and gain support with the positive aspects that are you.

Burning the other Nakshatra pillars on that specific Nakshatra day will tune you in with the favorable activities with that star’s energy for the day. It is recommended to at least burn your own personal Nakshatra pillar daily to stay connected to your essence. It is advantageous to burn the days Nakshatra pillar as well.

Each Nakshatra is divided into four quarters called padas that contain more specific characteristics of a person born during the pada of Pushya


Padas:

First Pada 3° 20′ to 6° 40′ Cancer
Ruled by:
Soul Sound: Hoo
Keyword: Achievement

Second Pada 6° 40′ to 10° 00′ Cancer
Ruled by:
Soul Sound: He
Keyword: Service

Third Pada 10° 00′ to 13° 20′ Cancer
Ruled by:
Soul Sound: Ho
Keyword: Luxury

Fourth Pada 13° 20′ to 16° 40′ Cancer
Ruled by:
Soul Sound: Dah
Keyword: Esoteric