Pushya nakshatra, pada 1: degrees, navamsa and syllable

Pada 1 of Pushya runs from Karka 3°20′ to Karka 6°40′ (3°20′ in all).

Source: Avakahada chakra (tradition), name syllable

In your chart

Degrees
Karka 3°20′ – Karka 6°40′
Sidereal longitude
93.333333 – 96.666667
Sign
Karka
Navamsa sign
Simha
Navamsa lord
Sun
Name syllable
हु (Hu)
अवकहड़ा चक्र (परंपरा)

About this pada

Pada 1 of Pushya runs from Karka 3°20′ to Karka 6°40′ (3°20′ in all). This pada lies in Karka; its navamsa is Simha, ruled by Sun. The nakshatra's lord is Saturn, so a birth in this pada begins with the Saturn mahadasha. In the avakahada chakra (tradition), the name syllable of this pada is 'हु' (Hu).

What tradition holds

Tradition holds that Pushya is caring, responsible and devoted. Through its navamsa, tradition also sees these qualities here: self-confidence, generosity, the ability to lead, and standing by one's word. These are tendencies tradition describes, not a label on anyone; the real picture comes from the whole chart.

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Sources

  • Avakahada chakra (tradition) · name syllable

Checked against the classical texts · Last reviewed: 2026-10-14