Revati Nakshatra
Revati is nakshatra number 27. It is ruled by Mercury and falls in Pisces. Its symbol, fish, points to the core instinct of people born under it.
Key facts
| # | 27 |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra lord | Mercury |
| Rashi | Pisces |
| Symbol | Fish |
| Presiding deity | Pushan |
| Gana | Dev |
| Yoni | Elephant |
| Nadi | Antya |
| Span | 346°40′ – 360°0′ |
The four padas (navamsa)
Every nakshatra is divided into four padas of 3°20′, and each pada falls in a navamsa sign. The pada of birth decides the naming syllable and the finer shades of temperament.
| Pada | Navamsa sign | Ruling planet |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sagittarius | Jupiter |
| 2 | Capricorn | Saturn |
| 3 | Aquarius | Saturn (Uranus) |
| 4 | Pisces | Jupiter (Neptune) |
Personality traits
People born in Revati carry a strong imprint of Mercury. They tend to hold clear goals and to go unusually deep into whatever holds their interest. The Pisces placement governs how quickly they commit to a decision.
Career and work
The fields signified by Mercury suit these natives best, and roles that allow independent judgement give them the most satisfaction.
What the deity and gana mean
Revati's presiding deity is Pushan, and its gana is Dev. The gana describes the basic disposition — Dev gana is gentle and cooperative, Manushya balanced and practical, Rakshasa firm and direct. The yoni is elephant, which indicates instinctive compatibility, and the nadi is Antya, which carries the heaviest weight in kundali matching.
Favourable activities
Following the nature of Mercury, Revati is considered favourable for starting travel, study, new undertakings and anything signified by Mercury. Which weekday the nakshatra falls on also matters when fixing a muhurta.
Role in kundali matching
Four of the eight kootas — Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi — come directly from the nakshatra, which is 21 of the 36 gunas. For Revati the yoni is elephant, the gana Dev and the nadi Antya, and matching works off exactly those. Note that when both people share the same nadi, all 8 nadi points drop to zero.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the lord of Revati nakshatra?
Revati is ruled by Mercury and lies in Pisces.
Is being born in Revati auspicious?
No nakshatra is inauspicious in itself. The outcome depends on the Moon's strength and the rest of the chart.
How many gunas does the nakshatra decide?
Tara (3), Yoni (4), Gana (6) and Nadi (8) — 21 of the 36 gunas come from the nakshatra.