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Revati nakshatra: meaning and traits

Revati is the 27th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 16°40' Pisces to 30° Pisces in the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Mercury, its deity is Pushan, the nourisher and guide of travellers, and its symbol is a fish (or a drum). Its themes are guidance, kindness, completion, safe passage. Revati, "the wealthy", closes the zodiac at the end of Pisces.

By the Naksha team · Updated 2026-10-03

Revati at a glance

Number27 of 27
Sanskritरेवती
Span16°40' Pisces to 30° Pisces (Pisces)
Ruling planetMercury (Vimshottari mahadasha of 17 years)
DeityPushan, the nourisher and guide of travellers
Symbola fish (or a drum)
GanaDeva (gentle, idealistic)
YoniElephant
NadiAntya
Keywordsguidance, kindness, completion, safe passage

Nature of Revati

Revati, "the wealthy", closes the zodiac at the end of Pisces. Its deity guides travellers and protects animals, and natives are often gentle, imaginative and caring.

Strengths

Kindness, creativity, intuition, a guiding instinct, and a talent for helping others reach where they are going.

Growth edges

Sensitivity can make the world feel harsh. Revati grows by protecting its own energy as carefully as it protects others.

Revati in relationships

Tender, loyal and forgiving. They want a kind, emotionally safe partner.

In kundli matching, Revati counts as Deva gana for the Gana koota, the elephant for the Yoni koota and Antya nadi for the Nadi koota. A partner whose Moon is in another Antya nadi nakshatra (Krittika, Rohini, Ashlesha, Magha, Swati, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana) shares the same nadi, which scores 0 of 8 Nadi points unless a classical exception applies. How guna milan works.

Work and direction

Arts, music, caregiving, travel, animal care, teaching and guidance roles.

These are tendencies, not limits. Your lagna, the 10th house and your current dasha shape career far more than the birth nakshatra alone.

The four padas of Revati

Each nakshatra divides into four padas of 3°20'. Each pada maps to a navamsa sign, which colours the nakshatra's expression:

  • Pada 1: Sagittarius navamsa
  • Pada 2: Capricorn navamsa
  • Pada 3: Aquarius navamsa
  • Pada 4: Pisces navamsa

Revati and the dasha cycle

With the Moon in Revati, the Vimshottari dasha begins with Mercury. Mercury also rules Ashlesha and Jyeshtha, so these three nakshatras share a dasha starting point and a family resemblance. How dashas work.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ruling planet of Revati nakshatra?

Revati is ruled by Mercury. People with the Moon in Revati begin life in the Mercury mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 17 years in full; the balance left at birth depends on the Moon's exact degree.

Which zodiac sign is Revati in?

Revati spans 16°40' Pisces to 30° Pisces in the sidereal zodiac, so it falls in Pisces.

What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Revati?

Revati is Deva gana, its yoni (animal) is the elephant, and its nadi is Antya. These are used in Ashtakoota kundli matching.

Who is the deity of Revati?

The presiding deity of Revati is Pushan, the nourisher and guide of travellers, and its symbol is a fish (or a drum).

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