Nakshatra 27 of 27
Revati nakshatra
रेवती नक्षत्र
Revati is the twenty-seventh and last of the nakshatras, in Pisces, ruled by Mercury. Its deity is Pushan, the nourisher and guide, and its symbol is a fish, or a drum. It closes the zodiac wheel as the star of safe passage and gentle completion.
Classical reference, by the Astex Astro team.
At a glance
- Lord
- Mercury (Budh)
- Deity
- Pushan, the nourisher and guide
- Symbol
- A fish, or a drum
- Span
- 16°40′ to 30°00′ Pisces
- Rashi
- Meen (Pisces)
- Gana, yoni, nadi
- Deva, Elephant, Antya
- Name letters
- दे, दो, चा, ची
The four padas of Revati
Each nakshatra has four padas (quarters) of 3°20′. Each pada has its own name letter and falls in a navamsa (D9) sign.
| Pada | Letter | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | दे | Meen (Pisces) | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| Pada 2 | दो | Meen (Pisces) | Makar (Capricorn) |
| Pada 3 | चा | Meen (Pisces) | Kumbh (Aquarius) |
| Pada 4 | ची | Meen (Pisces) | Meen (Pisces) |
The nature of Revati
Pushan guarded travellers and herds on the road, and Revati keeps that guiding spirit. The person is protective of those on a journey, whether it is a child leaving for college or a relative travelling by night train. Their first question is always whether you reached safely.
A fish moves smoothly through deep water and a drum carries a message across distance. Mercury as lord gives Revati a gentle, communicative mind. As the last star, it holds something of every other, and it has a wide, forgiving view of people and their mistakes.
Work and strengths
Revati suits teaching, animal care, travel services, hospitality, music, charity and the arts, shipping, and counselling work. A guide at a pilgrimage site who patiently helps elderly visitors, remembers each family's name and sees them safely on to the bus shows this star. A child sent abroad or a nephew starting his first job is blessed with a call and a packed snack.
The strength is kindness joined with imagination. The risk is vagueness, with plans drifting like a fish in a current, and a habit of giving more than the person can afford. Revati does best with simple records, clear fees and a friend who helps it finish what it begins.
Relationships
Revati is affectionate, gentle and quietly romantic. The person remembers small things, like how you take your tea or which song you hummed last week. Children and animals trust this star at once, and the home usually holds a stray cat or a plant in bloom.
Softness can make it hard to say no, and a partner may need to protect Revati from those who take advantage. Open talk about boundaries helps. In return, the person offers a tender, forgiving and faithful companionship that makes a family feel looked after. A calm walk by the sea or a river, and a favourite old song, restores this star at once.
Revati in kundli matching
In ashtakoot milan, Revati counts as Deva gana, Elephant yoni and Antya nadi. A partner whose Moon is in another Antya nadi nakshatra (Krittika, Rohini, Ashlesha, Magha, Swati, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana) scores 0 of 8 on nadi, the koota with the most points. Match two charts to see the full score.
Questions people ask
Who is the lord of Revati nakshatra?
Mercury (Budh). Its deity is Pushan.
What are the name letters for Revati nakshatra?
दे, दो, चा, ची, one for each of its four padas, in that order.
Is Revati a Gand Mool nakshatra?
Yes. Revati is a mridu, or soft, nakshatra, and also one of the six Gand Mool nakshatras at a water-fire junction. Families often do a Gand Mool shanti. Whether it is needed depends on the pada and the full chart, so it is read with care.