Nakshatra 27 of 27 · 16°40' - 30°00' Pisces
Revati Nakshatra
Revatī
Revati is the twenty-seventh and final nakshatra, occupying 16°40' to 30°00' of Pisces. Its presiding deity is Pushan, the nourisher and protector of travellers, who guides souls to their next destination. Its ruling planet is Mercury. The name Revati means "the wealthy" or "the prosperous." The asterism is gandanta (Pisces-Aries cusp at its end), the closing nakshatra of the lunar zodiac.
- Ruling planet
- Mercury
- Deity
- Pushan (the nourisher, the protector of travellers)
- Symbol
- A pair of fish in the ocean; a drum
- Rashi
- Pisces
- Gana / Yoni / Nadi
- Deva · Elephant · Antya
- Caste (varna)
- Shudra
Symbolism
The pair of fish in the ocean symbolises completion: the journey through the entire zodiac of nakshatras concluding in Pisces' depths. Pushan's presence as deity makes Revati the asterism of safe passage: the protector of travellers, of souls between lives, of pets and animals, and of everyone in transition.
Personality of Revati natives
Personality of Revati natives: gentle, kind, protective, often deeply spiritual, sometimes melancholic, and capable of profound compassion. The Mercury rulership gives them communicative gifts; Pushan's influence gives them genuine kindness toward the vulnerable. They often have an unusual rapport with animals and children.
The four padas
The four padas of Revati fall in Pisces-Sagittarius (1st pada, Jupiter navamsa, the most philosophical), Pisces-Capricorn (2nd, Saturn, the most disciplined), Pisces-Aquarius (3rd, Saturn on Saturn, the most reformist and humanitarian), and Pisces-Pisces (4th, Jupiter on Jupiter in own navamsa, the most spiritually inclined and gandanta-marked).
Career inclinations
Career inclinations: counselling and therapy, hospice and end-of-life care, veterinary medicine, animal welfare, social work, religious and spiritual teaching, transportation and travel industries, hospitality, music and the arts, writing, and any vocation where gentle protection of the vulnerable is the deliverable.
Marriage compatibility
Marriage compatibility: Revati's gana is Deva, yoni is elephant (same as Bharani), nadi is Antya, varna is Shudra. Elephant-yoni mate is Bharani. Revati marriages tend to be gentle and protective; the native makes a particularly kind partner.
Classically compatible
- Ashlesha (Cat yoni)
- Jyeshtha (Deer yoni)
- Uttara Bhadrapada (Cow yoni)
Compatibility hints follow standard ashtakoot (yoni, gana, nadi, dina). For a full match score, use the kundali matching tool.
Health themes
Health themes: feet and toes (Pisces gandanta), lymphatic system, fluid retention, and Mercury-ruled nervous-system sensitivity. The 4th pada gandanta gives Revati natives a tendency to extreme sensitivity that requires grounding practices.
Spiritual orientation
Spiritually, Revati is the asterism of safe passage. The teaching of Pushan is that the journey itself is sacred and that those who guide travellers do holy work. Many serious end-of-life caregivers, hospice workers, and spiritual companions have a strong Revati emphasis. The closing of the lunar zodiac suggests completion and the door to a new cycle.
Classical sources
BPHS assigns Mercury as Revati's dasha lord. Phaladeepika emphasises Revati's gentleness and protective qualities. Brihat Samhita treats Revati as auspicious for travel and for activities involving animals and children.
The dasha lord Mercury starts every Revati native's Vimshottari sequence. Read the Mercury Mahadasha effects page for what this Mahadasha brings.
Frequently asked questions about Revati Nakshatra
What is the ruling planet of Revati Nakshatra?+
Mercury rules Revati. The deity is Pushan, the nourisher and protector of travellers.
What does Revati Nakshatra mean?+
Revatī means "the wealthy" or "the prosperous." The asterism is the closing nakshatra of the lunar zodiac and signifies safe passage, protection of the vulnerable, and completion.
Is Revati good for marriage?+
Yes. Revati marriages tend to be gentle and protective. Elephant-yoni mate is Bharani. The native makes a particularly kind and devoted partner.
What career suits a Revati native?+
Counselling and therapy, hospice and end-of-life care, veterinary medicine, animal welfare, social work, religious and spiritual teaching, transportation and travel industries, hospitality, music and the arts, and any vocation where gentle protection of the vulnerable is the deliverable.
When is Revati Mahadasha?+
Revati natives begin life with the Mercury Mahadasha (the asterism's ruling planet). The Mercury Mahadasha lasts 17 years.
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