nakshatra 8 of 27 · lord Saturn
The nourisher — most auspicious star; quiet, steady care
| Attribute | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Presiding deity | Brihaspati, priest of the gods | The power the star answers to. |
| Symbol | Cow's udder / lotus | The image the classics use to remember its nature. |
| Star lord | Saturn | Runs this star's dasha periods — see its mantra. |
| Gana | Deva | Temperament group used in matching. |
| Yoni | Goat (male) | Animal symbol — compatibility of instinct. |
| Nadi | Madhya (Pitta) | Ayurvedic constitution; same nadi is avoided in matching. |
| Naming syllables | Hu · He · Ho · Da | One sound per pada, in order. |
Nourishing others: care work, food, counsel, institutions that last.
Over-giving until the giver is the one needing care.
These are tendencies the tradition associates with the star — context for reflection, never a forecast. Your own days depend on your whole chart: the running dasha lords and what they signify.