The 27 Nakshatras

Pushya, Anuradha & Uttara Bhadrapada

The three nakshatras ruled by Saturn — the eighth stop on the Vimshottari lord cycle.

Ruled by Saturn, Brihaspati's care

Pushya sits in Cancer. Its deity is Brihaspati, guru of the gods, and its symbol is a cow's udder or lotus — steady, giving nourishment.

Deva gana, the most auspicious star

Pushya belongs to the deva gana. Its theme is nourishment and care — it's traditionally considered the most auspicious of all 27 nakshatras, though Saturn's rulership adds a note of discipline to that care.

Ruled by Saturn, Mitra's bond

Anuradha sits in Scorpio. Its deity is Mitra, god of friendship and alliance, and its symbol is a lotus or triumphal archway — success built through bonds with others.

Deva gana, cooperative devotion

Anuradha belongs to the deva gana. Its theme is friendship and devotion — steady loyalty, and achievement that comes through cooperation rather than solo effort.

Ruled by Saturn, the serpent of the deep

Uttara Bhadrapada straddles Pisces. Its deity is Ahirbudhnya, serpent of the deep, and its symbol is the back legs of a funeral cot — steadier and quieter than Purva Bhadrapada's fire.

Manushya gana, patient wisdom

Uttara Bhadrapada belongs to the manushya gana. Its theme is quiet depth — wisdom and strength that stay hidden until they're needed.

The Saturn thread

Pushya nourishes, Anuradha befriends, Uttara Bhadrapada goes quiet-deep — Saturn's group moves from steady care to loyal cooperation to hidden strength.

Terms introduced here

Pushya

Ruled by Saturn; deity Brihaspati (guru of the gods); symbol a cow's udder or lotus; deva gana. Theme: nourishment, care, the most auspicious nakshatra.

Anuradha

Ruled by Saturn; deity Mitra (god of friendship and alliance); symbol a lotus or triumphal archway; deva gana. Theme: friendship, devotion, cooperative success.

Uttara Bhadrapada

Ruled by Saturn; deity Ahirbudhnya (serpent of the deep); symbol the back legs of a funeral cot; manushya gana. Theme: quiet depth, patient wisdom, hidden strength.