Revati Nakshatra

Nakshatra Profile · Ruled by Mercury · Dev Gana

Revati (The wealthy, the well-nourished) is the 27th of the 27 nakshatras in Vedic astrology, occupying 16°40' Pisces to 0°00' Aries on the ecliptic. Its ruling planet is Mercury, its presiding deity is Pushan (the nourisher, protector of travellers), and its symbol is the fish, drum. In one line, Revati is about safe passage, nourishment and gentle completion.

Personality and Nature

Revati natives are kind, protective and spiritually mature, guiding others safely as the final star of the zodiac. They love animals, journeys and gentle care. With Dev gana, the temperament is a divine, benevolent temperament oriented toward service and higher ideals, while the Elephant yoni describes its instinctive, animal nature in relationships and drives.

Career and Vocation

Suits travel, counselling, animal care, spirituality and hospitality. The Mercury rulership adds a distinct flavour to how these natives pursue work and success, rewarding fields aligned with the star's essence rather than those that fight against it.

Symbolism and Attributes

Strengths and Challenges

Strengths

  • Kindness
  • Protectiveness
  • Wisdom
  • Optimism

Challenges

  • Over-sensitivity
  • Naivety
  • Difficulty with endings

Guidance: Guide others onward, then allow yourself to move on too.

Compatibility and Matching

In marriage matching (Ashtakoot Guna Milan), Revati's Dev gana, Elephant yoni and Antya nadi are weighed against the partner's birth star. Same-nadi matches are traditionally avoided (Nadi dosha), while compatible ganas and yonis raise the score. For an exact 36-point reading with your partner, enter both birth details in the free Kundali Milan tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ruling planet of Revati nakshatra?

Revati is ruled by Mercury in the Vimshottari dasha system, and its presiding deity is Pushan (the nourisher, protector of travellers). This shapes the star's core drive of safe passage, nourishment and gentle completion.

Which rashi does Revati nakshatra fall in?

Revati spans 16°40' Pisces to 0°00' Aries. Its first pada begins in Pisces, though the four padas can extend across sign boundaries.

What is the gana and nadi of Revati?

Revati has Dev gana (a divine, benevolent temperament oriented toward service and higher ideals) and Antya nadi, indicating a Kapha (water) constitution, steady and enduring. Both matter in marriage matching (Guna Milan).

What careers suit Revati nakshatra natives?

Suits travel, counselling, animal care, spirituality and hospitality.

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