Nakshatra 27 of 27
Revati Nakshatra
Revati, the final nakshatra, is ruled by Pushan, protector of travellers and flocks. It is associated with guidance, nourishment, compassion and completion.
Zodiac range16°40′ Pisces – 30°00′ Pisces
Ruling planetMercury
DeityPushan
SymbolFish or drum
GanaDeva
RashiPisces
Traditional themes
Revati is traditionally associated with guidance, safe travel, compassion. Its ruling planet, Mercury, is also the lord of the first Vimshottari Dasha for anyone born with the Moon in Revati, who begins life in the Mercury Mahadasha (17 years in full, of which only a balance remains at birth).
The Deva gana places Revati among the divine (gentle, idealistic) temperaments used in nakshatra-based compatibility checks.
The four padas of Revati
| Pada | Range | Navamsa sign | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 16°40′ Pisces – 20°00′ Pisces | Sagittarius | De |
| Pada 2 | 20°00′ Pisces – 23°20′ Pisces | Capricorn | Do |
| Pada 3 | 23°20′ Pisces – 26°40′ Pisces | Aquarius | Cha |
| Pada 4 | 26°40′ Pisces – 30°00′ Pisces | Pisces | Chi |
Name syllables (namakshar) are traditionally used to choose the first sound of a baby’s name: De, Do, Cha, Chi. Find yours.
Is Revati your birth star? Your Janma Nakshatra depends on the Moon's exact position at birth. Use the Nakshatra calculator to find yours and its pada.