Nakshatra 27 of 27

Revati Nakshatra

The final star: guidance, nourishment and safe journeys.

Revati closes the zodiac and guides souls safely onward. Natives are gentle, compassionate, creative and protective of the vulnerable. Mercury as lord gives intelligence and communication, with the spiritual softness of Pisces.

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Span: Pisces 16°40′ – Pisces 30°00′
Ruling planet: Mercury
Deity: Pushan
Symbol: Fish
Gana: Deva
Yoni: Elephant (female)

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Your birth star is the nakshatra the Moon occupied when you were born. It sets your first Dasha, your naming syllable and much of Kundli matching.

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At a glance

Revati nakshatra facts

Meaning of the name	The wealthy, or the prosperous
Zodiac span	Pisces 16°40′ to Pisces 30°00′ (sidereal)
Sign	Pisces
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord)	Mercury · Mahadasha of 17 years
Presiding deity	Pushan
Symbol	Fish
Gana (temperament)	Deva
Yoni (animal)	Elephant, female
Nadi	Antya (Kapha)
Nature (for muhurta)	Mridu (soft): good for the arts, friendship, romance, new clothes and ornaments
Naming syllables	De, Do, Cha, Chi

Pushan, the nourisher and protector of travellers and herds, presides; the symbol is a fish or a drum. It favours journeys, animals and safe completion.

Personality

Revati traits

Strengths

Kind and gentle
Creative and imaginative
Protective of the vulnerable
Spiritual and intuitive

Challenges

Over-sensitivity
Naivety or being taken advantage of
Escapism

Careers that suit Revati

Travel and transportAnimal care and veterinary workArts, film and musicCounselling and charityNavigation and shippingSpiritual teaching

Four quarters

The four padas of Revati

Pada 1

Syllable “De”

Pisces 16°40′ – Pisces 20°00′ · Navamsa Sagittarius (lord Jupiter)

Sagittarius navamsa (Jupiter): optimistic and philosophical; guides and teachers.

Pada 2

Syllable “Do”

Pisces 20°00′ – Pisces 23°20′ · Navamsa Capricorn (lord Saturn)

Capricorn navamsa (Saturn): practical and responsible; steady achievement.

Pada 3

Syllable “Cha”

Pisces 23°20′ – Pisces 26°40′ · Navamsa Aquarius (lord Saturn)

Aquarius navamsa (Saturn): humanitarian and inventive.

Pada 4

Syllable “Chi”

Pisces 26°40′ – Pisces 30°00′ · Navamsa Pisces (lord Jupiter)

Pisces navamsa (Jupiter): the most spiritual pada, at the end of the zodiac (gandanta near its close).

Love and marriage

Revati in relationships

Tender, devoted and forgiving partners; they need a partner who protects their sensitivity.

Gana

Deva

Temperament match (6 points)

Yoni

Elephant

Same yoni: Bharani

Nadi

Antya (Kapha)

Same nadi (Nadi dosha): Krittika, Rohini, Ashlesha, Magha…

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Wellbeing and practice

Health and spiritual practice

Health

Feet, digestion and immunity; rest and boundaries protect energy.

Traditional practice

Worship of Lord Vishnu and feeding animals, especially cows, suit Revati.

Traditional associations, not medical advice.

Common questions

Revati FAQs

Which planet rules Revati nakshatra?

Mercury. People born with the Moon in Revati begin life in Mercury Mahadasha, which lasts 17 years in full; the balance at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the star.

What are the naming syllables for Revati?

De (pada 1), Do (pada 2), Cha (pada 3), Chi (pada 4). Traditionally a child's name begins with the syllable of the Moon's pada at birth.

Which zodiac sign is Revati in?

Revati lies wholly in Pisces, from Pisces 16°40′ to Pisces 30°00′.

What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Revati?

Gana: Deva. Yoni: female elephant. Nadi: Antya (Kapha). These are three of the eight factors (kootas) in Ashtakoota Kundli matching.

Is Revati a good nakshatra?

Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges. Revati is a Mridu nakshatra, traditionally suited to the arts, friendship, romance, new clothes and ornaments. A person's results depend on the whole birth chart, not the birth star alone.