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Pushya - Sidhya

Tishya - Pusya - Pushyami - Poosam - Pooyyam - Vutkrta - Gyal Lak (Tibetan)

The Eighth Nakshatra

03:20 - 16:40 Kataka/Karka (Cancer)

Location = N & S Aselli or "Little Asses": gamma, delta, & theta Cancri

-- The Circle of Stars

"Nourishment"

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

  • " born under the asterism Terminalia"

  • the 4th or present age

  • auspicious , fortunate

  • Emblic Myrobalan

~~ Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionary:
 

"...the qualities of nourishment, brightening, plumpness & good fortune... prayer, speech & wisdom." 

~~ Roebuck, Circle, p. 107

  • Pushya is Priest of the Gods - brings rituals for prosperity, and structured learning

"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."

~~ David Frawley, Fruits of Worshipping Each Nakshatra

 

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."

~~ Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 93. 

  • Pushya in radix lagna: [Angelina Jolie (actress); Camilla Parker-Bowles (duchess);  Julia Roberts (actress); Meryl Streep (actress) Lisa Marie Presley (singer); Celine Dion (singer)]  

  • Chandra in Pushya: [Nancy Davis Reagan, Gloria Steinem]

 

Pushya, for males: 

"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."

~~ Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 82.

  • Pushya in lagna: [Charles Prince of Wales; Pres. G.W. Bush; Al Gore, Jr.; Alfred Hitchcock (film director);]

  • Chandra in Pushya: [U.N Gen. Sec. Kofi Annan, actor Tom Cruise]

General Description of Pushya characteristics 

-- from Das/ Behari

General

1. Physical features: There may be a distinguishing mark, scar or a black mole on the face. 

2. Character & general events: 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 & become quickly deflated by criticism, giving yourself to love & affection with sincerity & appreciation, yet you are ever mindful of slights & 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 & ability for the specific field where you can excel & 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 & you push your way up through several obstacles. Even if you do not have any basic education, you will show extraordinary intelligence & 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 & 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 & will go up & down until the age of 32. From the age of 33 years, there will be remarkable all round improvements i.e. economically, socially & 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 & 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 & children even though you are attached to them. You may expect your spouse to be thoroughly self sufficient, with creditable talents & 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.

Description of the Padaa (quarters) of Pushya

-- from Das/ Behari

Padaa 1

You will possess a handsome appearance. You are submissive to the opposite sex. You may have two homes or real estate investments. There may be a mole or mark on the chest. You may suffer from upper respiratory problems.

Padaa 2

You will have many friends. You may own real estate. You will possess the qualities of an astrologer. You will respect the opposite sex.

Padaa 3

You are easily influenced by good words. You like to live near the water & gardens. You will do hard work in foreign countries.

Padaa 4

You have the tendency to be careless with other peoples money. You will have strained relations with your family. You may be respected by those who are not accepted by society.

 

Description of the Four Padaa (quarters) of Pushya

*for the Male only*

from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 105

Padaa 1

 

Religious; a good character who is always trying to help others. Becomes well known after the age of twenty-eight. He will be noted for his ability as a lawyer, or writer in the public service. 

Will be wealthy until the age of thirty-six. If Saturn be not well placed, his position may be lost and he may be ruined because of scandal - often unmerited - at or near the age of thirty-six. If Saturn be well placed, this condition will be mitigated.

Padaa 2

same as pada-1

Padaa 3

same as pada-1

Padaa 4

same as pada-1

Special note

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

8.      Pushya - (Sidhya, Tishya) -- 03:20 - 16:40 Kataka

Ruler:

Shani

Body part:

Face of Kalapurushaa

Related activities:

Auspicious events: Doing things to improve health, performing festivals or remedies, good for all auspicious purposes except marriage. [BPHS]

Deity:

Brihaspati [Guru/Jupiter]

Symbol:

cow's udder

Gana/Caste: 

Heavenly / Deva

Tibetan deity forms:

  • Gyal - Goddess 

  • Tsinjema Jordenma “she who satisfies, she who harmonizes.”

 

Nakshatras

intercalary nakshatra = Abhijit
 

  

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