Cow's udder / flower
Pushya Nakshatra
The Nourisher · 3°20'–16°40' Cancer
Deity
Brihaspati (guru of the gods)
Ruling planet
Saturn
Gana
Deva
Your gift
The most auspicious nakshatra. Nurturing, protective, spiritually inclined, and quietly powerful.
Your shadow
Over-caretaking. Self-sacrifice to the point of resentment.
Career and calling
Priesthood, teaching, healthcare, food, dairy, government service.
Love and relationships
Devoted and protective. Marriage is sacred to you.
Remedy
Chant Brihaspati mantras on Thursdays. Feed cows. Offer yellow sweets.
Mantra for Pushya
ॐ बृहस्पतये नमः
Salutations to the great teacher.
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