Birth Star Pooyam (Pushya)

Pushya, Pooyam (03*20’-16*40’ of Cancer)

Pooyam is located entirely in the zodiac sign of Cancer and is comprised of the stars: theta-, Gama-, and Eta Cancri. Pooyam (Pushya) is translated as ‘nourisher’ which expresses the essence of the star. The symbol of this Nakshatra is the udder of the cow; again representing nurishment.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 Pooyam, who bestows qualities of benevolence, while Saturn, the ruling planet, brings commitment and practicality.

Male:

As a boy you tend to expend your energy in several, purposeful and purposeless, enterprises. Hence, certain projects you work on may not meet with success. You are also capable of creating and even enjoying difficult situations. As you are a skilled efficient man, there is no need to be disappointed. You will probably move away from the place of birth. You will enjoy your journeys. You may not inherit much parental property. You will achieve the necessary prosperity through your own efforts. Your family life will not be trouble free. You are advised to be careful in selecting friends. It is not prudent to follow your whims. You are likely to misunderstand your wife and be misunderstood. Your lungs may cause you trouble, therefore take care of them early. Since you are a good conversationalist, you will be the life of the party. Unlike many other men, you have rigid ideas about appropriate behavior and appropriate behavior and appearance for you and your family.

Female:

During your childhood, you are calm and pleasant. If your intellectual abilities are encouraged, you can be a scholar. You are generous to a fault, and you are always willing to help others. You are self-confident and assured. You need to develop focused goals. You do not accept failure and, therefore, consistently work hard. You are independent by nature, and by the influences of your early environment. Your knowledge far exceeds what you get out of the class room. You are a clever conversationalist. People may consider you self centered. You have to work to convince others of the genuineness of your nature. Do not settle for a relationship in which you are not fully appreciated.

Translation	Symbol	Animal Symbol	Presiding Deity	Controlling Planet	Ruling Deity of Mars	Nature	Mode	Number	Gender
“Nourisher”	The Udder of a cow; Flower; Circle	A Goat	Brihaspati, a form of Jupiter who is the God of sacred speech and Prayer	Saturn	Hanuman, Sastha	Devas (God-like)	Passive	8	Male

Dosha	Guna	Element	Disposition	Bird	Tree	Botanical name	Seed sounds	Also related to Planets
Pitta	Tamasic	Water	Light and Swift	Sea Crow	Sacred Fig	Ficus religiosa	Hoo, He, Ho, Dah.	Moon as the ruler of Cancer, Jupiter the presiding deity.

Pada	Position	Ruled by	Soul Sound	Key word
First Pada	03*20’-06*40’ of cancer	Sun	Hoo	Achievement
Second Pada	06*40’-10*00’ of cancer	Mercury	He	Service
Third Pada	10*00’-13*2o’ of Gemini	Venus	Ho	luxury
Fourth Pada	13*20’-16*40’ of Taurus	Mars	Dah	Esoteric

Famous Pooyams: Mikhail Gorbachev, Clint Eastwood, Tom Hanks, Dan Quayle, Mary Tyler Moore, Jimmy Hendrix.

Favorable Activities:

Beginning anything, laying foundations for building, celebrations, gatherings,  imaginative activities, music, dance, travel, financial planning, receiving legal assistance, confronting adversaries, cooking gardening, activities for children, healing and nurturing activities, seeking guidance, religious and spiritual activities, and activities involving one’s mother.