Revati Nakshatra
The wealthy, or the prosperous: the 27th of the 27 nakshatras, from 16°40′ Pisces to 30°00′ Pisces.
Revati is the twenty-seventh and final nakshatra, covering 16°40' to 30° of sidereal Pisces. Ruled by Mercury and presided over by Pushan, the protector of travellers, its symbol is a fish. Revati describes kindness, imagination and safe passage, in people who guide others, care for the vulnerable and carry a gentle, spiritual sensibility.
- Degrees
- 16°40′ Pisces to 30°00′ Pisces (sidereal)
- Ruling planet
- Mercury (its dasha comes first if your Moon is here)
- Symbol
- A fish, also a drum
- Deity
- Pushan, the nourisher and protector of travellers
- Gana
- Deva
- Animal
- Female elephant
The nature of Revati
Revati is the end of the zodiac, the last stretch of the journey before the cycle begins again at Ashwini. Its people tend to have a gentle, wise quality, as if they've already seen a lot. Pushan, the presiding deity, protects travellers and lost animals, and Revati natives often play that role, looking out for strays, newcomers and anyone who's lost their way. They tend to be kind, imaginative and empathetic, with a rich inner world. Mercury's rulership in Jupiter's sign of Pisces combines intelligence with intuition, which can make them gifted writers, artists and teachers. The fish symbol suggests ease in the waters of feeling and imagination. Challenges include oversensitivity, difficulty setting boundaries, escapism and being taken advantage of. Revati's journey is learning that kindness includes protecting yourself.
Strengths
- Kind and protective toward the vulnerable
- Rich imagination and creative talent
- Guides others through transitions
- Combines intelligence with intuition
Challenges
- Struggles to set boundaries
- Prone to escapism when overwhelmed
- Can be taken advantage of
Revati in love and relationships
Revati is a tender, romantic and devoted partner. You tend to give generously and look after your loved one's needs, sometimes ahead of your own. You're drawn to partners who are kind and share your sensitivity. You may idealize love and feel hurt when reality falls short. Learning to communicate your needs and set boundaries helps prevent quiet resentment. A partner who appreciates your gentleness, protects you in return and shares your imagination brings out Revati's best.
Revati at work
Revati suits careers involving care, creativity and guidance. Teaching, counseling, social work, animal care and rescue, nursing, travel and tourism, hospitality, writing, art, music and film are natural fits. Mercury adds aptitude for publishing, editing and communication. Natives tend to do best in supportive, ethical environments where they can help others. Cutthroat competition or harsh workplaces tend to drain them, while meaningful service gives them energy. Many find their real vocation later, once they stop putting everyone else first.
Moon in Revati
With your Moon in Revati, you feel deeply and absorb the moods around you. Emotional security comes from kindness, peaceful surroundings and time for imagination, whether through art, music or daydreaming. You may need time alone to recover from crowds or conflict. Mercury rules Revati, so your Vimshottari dasha sequence begins with a Mercury period of up to seventeen years, followed by seven years of Ketu. Childhood under Mercury often involves learning, curiosity and communication. The last degrees of Revati form the gandanta junction with Aries, a traditional point of transition.
Revati rising
Revati rising gives a soft, gentle and approachable presence, often with kind eyes and a dreamy quality. Jupiter rules the Pisces ascendant, adding warmth and generosity, while Mercury as nakshatra lord brings intelligence and wit. People tend to trust you and confide in you. Revati ascendants often lead lives shaped by service, creativity or travel, and they frequently become a guiding presence for others.
The four padas of Revati
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa | Tone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16°40′ Pisces – 20°00′ Pisces | Sagittarius | Pada 1, Sagittarius navamsa: optimistic and philosophical, this quarter seeks wisdom through study, travel and teaching. |
| 2 | 20°00′ Pisces – 23°20′ Pisces | Capricorn | Pada 2, Capricorn navamsa: practical and responsible, grounding Revati's kindness in structure and real-world achievement. |
| 3 | 23°20′ Pisces – 26°40′ Pisces | Aquarius | Pada 3, Aquarius navamsa: idealistic and humanitarian, drawn to community work, innovation and collective causes. |
| 4 | 26°40′ Pisces – 30°00′ Pisces | Pisces | Pada 4, Pisces navamsa: vargottama and the most imaginative quarter, deeply compassionate, sensitive and otherworldly. |
Not sure which nakshatra or pada you have? The nakshatra calculator finds it from your birth date, time and place.
Questions people ask
What does Revati nakshatra mean?
Revati means the wealthy or the prosperous, referring to abundance of spirit and kindness as much as anything material. Its symbol is a fish, sometimes a drum, and its deity is Pushan, the nourisher and protector of travellers. Revati is the twenty-seventh and final nakshatra, located at the end of sidereal Pisces and ruled by Mercury.
Is Revati a good nakshatra?
Revati is generally considered auspicious and gentle, with a deva gana and associations with safe journeys, nourishment and kindness. Natives tend to be compassionate, creative and wise. Its challenges, such as oversensitivity and difficulty with boundaries, are mild. The gandanta junction at the very end of Revati is traditionally noted but only concerns placements in its final degree.
Do Revati and Bharani make a good match?
On the animal factor, yes: Revati is the female elephant and Bharani the male elephant, a natural pairing. Their temperaments differ, with Bharani intense and earthy and Revati gentle and dreamy, which can be complementary when both respect the difference. As with any pairing, all eight matching factors and both full charts should be weighed.
Before Revati: Uttara Bhadrapada. After: Ashwini. All 27 nakshatras.