Maha-Bodhi Tree at the Bodha-gaya Temple in Nepal

a descendant tree of the original tree under which Gautuama Buddha experienced enlightenment

Ficus Religiosa = sacred to Pushkara-Raja "Pusya" nakshatra

Pushya - Paushakya - Sidhya

Tishya - Taisa - Pusya - Pushka - Pushkararaja - Pushyami - Poosam (Tamil) Pooyyam - Vutkrta - Indrapurohita

Chandra in Pushya

Sacred tree for Pushya

Description of the Four Pada

Planetary Lord of the Nakshatra

Shani

emotional need to be ranked in a religious hierarchy; a high-priest accorded privileges by higher-up's= hierophant

Deity:

Brihaspati

Nakshatra Vana

Sacred tree for Pushya

see nakshatra gardens at: www.vedicvanas.com/nakshatravana.html

• western botanical name = Ficus religiosa

• Sanskrita namah: "pippala", bodhitaru, caladala, hayamarana, maggalya, nagabandhu, tarayana, vipra, zrimat

• Tibetan (bodkye): ba lang

• Common names: Pipal

Ficus religiosa = peepal tree = sacred to Pushkararaja Nakshatra

David Frawley: Fruits of Worshipping Each Nakshatra

"Brihaspati desired, "May I possess the splendor of spiritual knowledge."

One who makes the appropriate offering to Brihaspati, to Pushya, gains the splendor of spiritual knowledge.

Pushya connects us with spiritual knowledge, but also religion, ritual and morality in general.

through it the good overcomes the evil. "

Nakshatra Body Part:

Face of Kalapurushaa

Auspicious events: [BPHS]

• Doing things to improve health,

• performing festivals or remedies,

• good for all auspicious purposes except marriage.

Symbol:

cow's udder

Gana / group:

Heavenly / Deva

Tibetan Tradition

Shani's lawful, orderly, survivalist navamsha trine =

Pushya + Anuradha + Uttarabhadrapada

Nakshatra Celestial Location

The Eighth Nakshatra =

03:20 until 16:40 Kataka (Cancer)

pada 29, 30, 31, 32 of total 108

N and S Aselli or "Little Asses": gamma, delta, and theta Cancri -- Valerie Roebuck, The Circle of Stars

Meanings

• "Nourishment"

• "...the qualities of nourishment, brightening, plumpness and good fortune.prayer, speech and wisdom." Roebuck, Circle, p. 10

Vocabulary for Pushya Nakshatra:

Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionary:

Pushya =

• "nourishment"

• the blossom or flower

  • i.e.the uppermost or best of anything

• Flower / sheep

sidhya

• lucky, successful

tiSya

• name. of a heavenly archer

• The 6th Nakshatra of the old, or 8th of the new, order RV

• The month Pausha

• Terminalia tomentosa

  • [BPL = flowering trees that store water]

• " born under the asterism Terminalia"

• The 4th or present age

• Auspicious , fortunate

• Emblic Myrobalan [BPL = amalaka]

Examples:

Pushya nativities:

• Gov. Jerry Brown = former Jesuit priest, 3-time governor of California, attorney general CA, mayor Oakland

• Angelina Jolie = United Nations = international human rights regulator

• Tom Cruise (Chandra) = Church of Scientology

• Al Gore = international climate control organizations

•  

  Charles Windsor = international environmental regulator

• Kofi Annan = United Nations Gen. Sec.

Socio-materially compatible with friends of Shani:

(for emotional compatibility, compare nakshatra of natal Chandra)

Socio-materially neutral toward neutrals of Shani:

Nakshatra of Guru (Guru accepts all, including Shani's law)

• Punarvasu + Vishaka + Purvabhadrapada

Socio-materially incompatible with enemies of Shani::

(for emotional compatibility, compare nakshatra of natal Chandra)

Nakshatra of Surya (narcissistic)

• Krittika + Uttaraphalguni + Uttarashadha

Nakshatra of Chandra (too needy)

• Rohini + Hasta + Shravana

Nakshatra of Mangala (threatening)

• Mrigashira + Chitra + Dhanishtha

Nakshatra of Rahu or Ketu (irregular, arrhythmic, individual instincts disregard the social law )

• Arudra + Swati + Shatavisakhya

• Asvini+ Magha + Mula

Pushya, for females

"Distinctly the club-woman type is found here.

She is well-read, cultured and active in all community and social affairs.

In her home she entertains and is fond of indoor games, bridge parties and social gatherings

• at which she is a charming and capable hostess.

• She will have her own money or her husband will be generous in his allowances to her

and she will spend much of it on church and club activities

• and with charitable organizations.

If she cares to adopt some public career,

• she will become very well known ."

Females =

• Pushyami = radical lagna

• see also: Chandra in Pushya

• theosophy writer-priest Helena Blavatsky

• dramatist Angelina Jolie

• dramatist Meryl Streep

• dramatist Julia Roberts

• singer- entertainer Lisa Marie Presley

• UK-Duchess Camilla Parker-Bowles

• singer- entertainer Celine Dion

• singer- entertainer Patsy Cline

Pushya, for males,

from ~~ Shil-Ponde. (1939).

Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 82.

"An earnest, thoughtful character, intelligent and quite religious in his outlook.

• Quite often a regular attendant at church services

• and a supporter of church and religious activities.

Withal, he is possessed of the qualities which make for success in the material world,

• and has the ability to rise in position

  • and to command the respect of his associates.

• He will fill a position of executive requirements

  • and be admired and respected by his immediate family."

MALES =

• Pushyami = radical lagna

• See also: Chandra in Pushya nakshatra

• UK-Prince Charles Windsor

• USA Pres-43, George W. Bush

• USA VP, Al Gore, Jr.

• California 3-time governor Jerry Brown

• Stephen King horror fiction writer

• Alfred Hitchcock horror film director

• comedian writer W.C. Fields

"there may be a distinguishing mark, scar or a black mole on the face.

You may have an indecisive nature.

You will act properly in most situations, but be cautious of acting selfishly.

You may possess a naturally duplicitous nature.

For some reason, due to past lives ,or parental influence you may be very needy

• and desire more attention than you are able to distribute.

You respond quickly to admiration and become quickly deflated by criticism,

• giving yourself to love and affection with sincerity and appreciation,

• yet you are ever mindful of slights and hesitate to form strong attachments.

As already explained above, the inherent freedom available in all walks of life may lead you to bad company.

You must be cautious of friends. You will be fond of good clothes. 3. Education, sources of earning/profession:

You will jump upon any work without judging or thinking whether you are capable.

Be cautious of this trait, it may have detrimental effects. You may not be a good anticipator,

You are very good in certain work and sweet words are a natural expression for you.

• It would be better if you assessed your capacity and ability for the specific field where you can excel

• and then start doing the job.

If that is done, nobody on earth can stop you in achieving the best result.

One of the plus points for you is that you are not vulnerable to defeat

• and you push your way up through several obstacles.

Even if you do not have any basic education,

• you will show extraordinary intelligence and knowledge on any matter of discussion.

Another plus point for you is that you resist any idea or work which is not ethical.

• You may be of the opinion that all wrong doers must be punished..

• You will carry out any work entrusted to you with the utmost sincerity and certainty.

• Be cautious of an independent nature, which may affect the results of your work.

• Your abilities are many faceted but your success is as probable in the theater or arts or in commerce.

• there is an indication of poverty up to the age of 15-16,

  • improvement comes and will go up and down until the age of 32.

  • From the age of 33 years, there will be remarkable all round improvements

    • i.e. economically, socially and in health.

  • You may leave your home in order earn a living.

    • You will normally undertake work where maximum traveling is involved.

  4. Family life:

  • there may be some problems in the family circle

    • and you may have to depend on others for even day-to-day requirements.

  • Due to this dependency during childhood you may become quite independent when you grow up.

  • Circumstances may also warrant that you will be separated from your spouse and children

    • even though you are attached to them.

  • You may expect your spouse to be thoroughly self sufficient, with creditable talents

    • and to be correct and conservative in manner and dress.

  • You will be attached to your parents. 5. Health:

  • Be cautious of health problems in childhood.

*for the Male only* - from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra.p 105

• same as pada-1

-- from Das/ Behari:

• You will have many friends.

• You may own real estate.

• You will possess the qualities of an astrologer.

• You will respect the opposite sex.

*for the Male only* - from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra.p 105

• same as pada-1

  ---

-- from Das/ Behari:

• You are easily influenced by good words.

• You like to live near the water and gardens.

• You will do hard work in foreign countries.

*for the Male only* - from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra .p 105

• same as pada-1

-- from Das/ Behari:

• You have the tendency to be careless with other people's money.

• You will have strained relations with your family.

• You may be respected by those who are not accepted by society.

Punarvasu and Pushya are the two finest Asterisms to have rising at birth.

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