Nakshatra 27 of 27
Revati nakshatra (रेवती)
Revati is the last nakshatra, the end of the zodiac and a gandmool nakshatra. Presided over by Pushan, the guardian of travellers and herds, it is about completion, safe passage and compassion.
Revati nakshatra at a glance
- Ruling planet
- Mercury (Budha)
- Zodiac sign
- Pisces
- Deity
- Pushan, the protector of travellers
- Symbol
- A fish, or a drum
- Gana
- Deva
- Animal symbol
- Female elephant
- Dasha years
- 17 years (Mercury mahadasha)
Revati personality: strengths and challenges
Strengths
Kindness, imagination, protectiveness and an ability to guide people safely through transitions.
Challenges
Over-sensitivity, escapism and difficulty setting boundaries.
Career and relationships
Career
Teaching, caregiving, travel, the arts, writing, spirituality, animal care and counselling.
Love and marriage
Gentle and generous, giving a great deal. Needs a partner who protects its softness.
Revati padas and name letters
Each pada is 3°20'wide and falls in a different navamsa (D9) sign. Traditionally a child's name starts with the syllable of the pada the Moon was in.
| Pada | Name syllable | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | De | Sagittarius |
| 2 | Do | Capricorn |
| 3 | Cha | Aquarius |
| 4 | Chi | Pisces |
Name syllables differ slightly between regional traditions.
Revati nakshatra remedies
Worship Pushan or Vishnu; Mool Shanti is customary for a child born in this gandmool nakshatra, and care for travellers or animals is the traditional practice.
For the ruling planet Mercury, Wednesdayis the traditional day and “Om Budhaya Namah” the usual beej mantra. Treat these as supportive habits, not guarantees, and avoid anyone who asks for large payments for remedies.
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Revati nakshatra: common questions
Which planet rules Revati nakshatra?
Revati is ruled by Mercury (Budha). In the Vimshottari dasha system, a person born in Revati starts life in the Mercury mahadasha, which lasts 17 years in total.
Which zodiac sign is Revati nakshatra in?
Revati lies in Pisces (16°40' to 30°00') in the sidereal zodiac.
What are the name letters for Revati nakshatra?
The traditional starting syllables for the four padas of Revati are De, Do, Cha, Chi. These vary slightly between regional traditions.
What is the deity of Revati nakshatra?
Pushan, the protector of travellers. The symbol is a fish, or a drum, and the nakshatra belongs to the Deva gana.
Is Revati a gandmool nakshatra?
Yes. Revati is one of the six gandmool nakshatras (Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula and Revati). Traditionally a Mool Shanti puja is advised for a child born in it, though how much weight to give this depends on the full chart.
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