Revati nakshatra: traits, ruling planet, deity and career
Revati is nakshatra 27 of 27. Its name means "The wealthy / the prosperous". Here is its ruling planet, deity, personality, career themes and name syllables.
Revati is the 27th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 16°40′–30°00′ Meen (Pisces). It is ruled by Mercury; its deity is Pushan (symbol: fish / drum). Revati natives are gentle, kind and imaginative; Revati guides and protects travellers, and natives are creative and spiritual but can be over-sensitive. Name syllables: De, Do, Cha, Chi.
Meaning, deity and symbol of Revati
"Revati" means "The wealthy / the prosperous". Its presiding deity is Pushan and its symbol is fish / drum. It covers 16°40′–30°00′ Meen (Pisces) of the sidereal zodiac.
Revati nakshatra personality
People with the Moon in Revati are gentle, kind and imaginative; Revati guides and protects travellers, and natives are creative and spiritual but can be over-sensitive.
Career themes: arts, travel, healing, charity, education.
The four padas of Revati
| Pada | Degrees | Name syllable | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16°40′–20°00′ Pisces | De | Meen (Pisces) | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 2 | 20°00′–23°20′ Pisces | Do | Meen (Pisces) | Makar (Capricorn) |
| 3 | 23°20′–26°40′ Pisces | Cha | Meen (Pisces) | Kumbh (Aquarius) |
| 4 | 26°40′–30°00′ Pisces | Chi | Meen (Pisces) | Meen (Pisces) |
Each pada spans 3°20′. The navamsa (D9) sign of the pada is read for marriage and inner strength.
Kundli matching and dasha
- Gana: Deva
- Yoni: Elephant
- Nadi: Antya (Kapha)
- First Mahadasha: Mercury (17 years in full; you are born with the remaining part of it)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Revati nakshatra?
Mercury (Budh). People born in Revati begin life in the Mercury Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 17 years in full.
Which rashi is Revati nakshatra in?
Meen (Pisces). It spans 16°40′–30°00′ Meen (Pisces).
What are the name syllables for Revati nakshatra?
De, Do, Cha, Chi. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the birth pada.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Revati?
Gana: Deva, yoni: Elephant, nadi: Antya (Kapha). All three are used in kundli matching.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon's position at your birth, using your date, time and place of birth. The ZodiacDNA nakshatra calculator does it for you, 100% free.
Source and method
Degrees use the sidereal (Lahiri) zodiac, with each nakshatra spanning 13°20′. Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari dasha order; deity, symbol, gana and yoni follow the classical texts.