Nakshatra 27 · रेवती नक्षत्र
Revati nakshatra: traits, lord, deity and padas
Revati spans 16°40′ to 30°00′ Meena of the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Mercury, its deity is Pushan and its symbol is a pair of fish.
Revati at a glance
| Number | 27 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | 16°40′ to 30°00′ Meena |
| Rashi | Meena (मीन) |
| Lord | Mercury (बुध) |
| Deity | Pushan, protector of travellers and herds (पूषा) |
| Symbol | a pair of fish |
| Meaning of the name | The wealthy one, or the prosperous |
| Nature | Mridu (soft, friendly) (मृदु) |
| Gana | Deva |
| Yoni | Elephant (Gaja) |
| Nadi | Antya (Kapha) |
| Tree | Mahua (महुआ) |
Revati nakshatra traits
Revati natives are often described as gentle, kind and caring toward people and animals. They tend to be imaginative, guide others with patience and help travellers and newcomers feel at ease.
Their soft heart can make them easy to hurt or too trusting. Clear boundaries help them keep giving without being taken for granted.
Fields commonly linked with Revati: teaching and guidance, arts and music, animal care, travel and hospitality.
The four padas of Revati
| Pada | Span | Rashi | Navamsa | Baby name letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16°40′ to 20°00′ | Meena | Dhanu | De दे |
| 2 | 20°00′ to 23°20′ | Meena | Makara | Do दो |
| 3 | 23°20′ to 26°40′ | Meena | Kumbha | Cha चा |
| 4 | 26°40′ to 30°00′ | Meena | Meena | Chi ची |
Names starting with these letters are traditionally chosen for a baby born in each pada. See the baby naming tables and the name meanings. About the rashi: Meen rashi.
What a Revati day suits
On a day when the Moon is in Revati, muhurta texts traditionally favour:
- wearing new clothes or jewellery
- music, dance and the arts
- making friends
- celebrations and festivities
Today’s nakshatra and its end time are on the panchang; whether a day suits you personally is the tarabalam.
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Lord, padas and letters follow the standard tables; meaning, symbol, tree and traits are as commonly given and differ a little between texts.
Questions about Revati
Who is the lord of Revati nakshatra?
Mercury (बुध). In the Vimshottari dasha, a person born with the Moon in Revati starts life in Mercury’s mahadasha.
What are the baby name letters for Revati?
De, Do, Cha, Chi for the four padas (दे, दो, चा, ची). The pada comes from the exact time of birth: the baby name calculator finds it.
Which rashi is Revati in?
All four padas are in Meena (मीन).
Is Revati a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has its strengths. Revati is a Mridu nakshatra, traditionally suited to wearing new clothes or jewellery and music, dance and the arts; for a person, the whole chart matters more than the nakshatra alone.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon’s position at birth: the nakshatra calculator works it out from your date, time and place of birth.