Pushya

"The nourisher", also known as sidhya or tiṣya, meaning 'to look.'

Pushya is located entirely in the Zodiac sign of Cancer and is comprised of the stars: Theta-, Gamma- and Eta-Cancri. Pushya is translated as "nourisher" which expresses the essence of this star. The symbol of this nakshatra is the udder of a cow, again representing nourishment. The cow is revered in the Vedic tradition and is a symbol of fertility and productivity. Brihaspati (an aspect of Jupiter) is the ruling deity of Pushya, who bestows qualities of benevolence, while Saturn, the ruling planet, brings commitment and practicality. People born under this star have a strong sense of family, home and community as well as an affinity for good food and social enjoyment. They need a balanced approach to life or they may become too comfortable or rigid. Pushya is the most benign of all stars and is considered a favorable nakshatra for spiritual pursuits. Those born under this star are dependable, generous, protective and calm.

The Hindu god Bharata; brother of Rama was born under this Nakshatra. It is also mentioned in the story of the Birth of Buddha.

The birthstone associated with this nakshatra is blue sapphire or NEELAM; because it is ruled by the planet Saturn according to Vedic astrology. Also use PEARL because Pushya falls in the Cancer or KARKATAKA sign. Traditionally; many people buy gold on the day of this Nakshatra. In Maharashtra; India Gurupushya yoga (the moon transiting pushya nakshtra on Thursday) is considered very auspicious to buy gold. When Pushya falls on a Sunday; it is called as Ravi Pushya Yoga or also known as Ravi Pushya Nakshatra Yoga. This is very important for knowledge of Tantra and Mantra. Shopping for upcoming marriages; events and festivals as this time is considered auspicious to buy all sort of new items.
According to Indian medicines such as Ayurveda or siddha; this day is considered an auspicious to administrating drugs on this day seem very effective in terms of action as its related to gold and herbs. Recently; Swarna prashana; an Ayurvedic way to build immunity for kids; is promoting pushya as main day for its administration.

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