Revati nakshatra
रेवती · ruled by Mercury · 16°40′ Meena – 29°60′ Meena
Revati is nakshatra 27 of the 27 lunar mansions, spanning 16°40′ Meena to 29°60′ Meena; it is ruled by Mercury. Its symbol is a pair of fish. It is the nakshatra of safe passage, kindness and completion. Natives are traditionally gentle, generous, imaginative and protective of the vulnerable.
What is Revati like?
Revati, “the wealthy”, is the last nakshatra, ruled by Pushan, protector of travellers and lost animals. Its symbol is a pair of fish. It is the nakshatra of safe passage, kindness and completion. Natives are traditionally gentle, generous, imaginative and protective of the vulnerable. Mercury gives intelligence and artistic talent. Revati marks the end of the zodiac before Ashwini begins again.
Key strengths
- Kindness
- Imagination
- Protective of the vulnerable
- Artistic intelligence
Traditional fields of work
Arts, travel, hospitality, charity, animal care, teaching, writing and counselling.
What are the four padas and name syllables?
| Pada | Starts at | Navamsa sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16°40′ Meena | Dhanu | De (दे) |
| 2 | 20°00′ Meena | Makara | Do (दो) |
| 3 | 23°20′ Meena | Kumbha | Cha (चा) |
| 4 | 26°40′ Meena | Meena | Chi (ची) |
How does Revati shape your dasha timeline?
With the Moon in Revati, life begins in Mercury mahadasha. Mercury’s full period is 17 years; the portion remaining at birth equals the fraction of Revati the Moon had still to cross. A Moon at the start of Revati gives almost the full 17 years, while one near the end gives only months. Ketu dasha (7 years) follows.
How does Revati work in guna milan?
Nadi dosha traditionally arises with partners who share the Antya nadi: Krittika, Rohini, Ashlesha, Magha, Swati, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana. Tradition cancels it in cases such as the same nakshatra with different padas.
Same gana (Deva) — full 6 Gana points: Ashwini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana.
Same yoni (Elephant) — full 4 Yoni points: Bharani.
What else do people ask about Revati?
Who is the lord of Revati nakshatra?
Revati is ruled by Mercury, and its deity is Pushan (nourisher and protector of travellers). People born with the Moon in Revati begin life in the Mercury Vimshottari dasha (a 17-year period, partly elapsed at birth), followed by Ketu.
What are the name syllables for Revati nakshatra?
The traditional namakshar for the four padas are De, Do, Cha, Chi (दे, दो, चा, ची). The syllable depends on the pada the Moon occupied at birth.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Revati?
Revati is Deva gana, Elephant yoni (female) and Antya nadi. These are used in Ashtakoot guna milan.
Which zodiac sign is Revati in?
Revati spans 16°40′ Meena to 29°60′ Meena, so it lies in Meena.
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