Revati Nakshatra — Complete Guide
Revati is one of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) of Vedic astrology, spanning 16°40'–30° Pisces. Its ruling planet is Mercury and its presiding deity is Pushan (the nourisher & guide). Symbolised by a fish / a drum, its essence is the safe harbor — compassion that guides travelers home.
In Jyotish your Janma Nakshatra — the nakshatra your Moon occupied at birth — is the single deepest signature of your personality, more personal than your Moon sign alone. If your Moon is in Revati, this is your core lunar blueprint.
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Revati nakshatra meaning
The heart of Revati is the safe harbor — compassion that guides travelers home. Its symbol, a fish / a drum, encodes this: it points to the nakshatra's core drive and the way its natives move through life.
Ruling planet and deity
Revati is ruled by Mercury, so its Vimshottari Dasha (planetary period) is a Mercury chapter, and the qualities of Mercury colour the whole nakshatra. Its deity, Pushan (the nourisher & guide), adds a spiritual dimension that shapes the nakshatra's higher purpose.
Revati personality
Natives of Revati carry a Deva (divine) temperament — gentle, refined and benevolent by nature. Combined with its essence — the safe harbor — compassion that guides travelers home — this gives Revati people a recognisable blend of drive and disposition that a full chart then refines through pada, house and planetary aspects.
Revati career and strengths
Revati natives often thrive in guidance, travel, care-giving, art and nurturing safe passage for others. The exact fit depends on where the nakshatra's lord, Mercury, sits in your chart and which bhava (house) your Moon falls in — details ShivAstro computes for you free.
The four padas of Revati
Every nakshatra divides into four padas (quarters), each linked to a different navamsa sign and sub-energy. Your exact pada refines the reading considerably, and it depends on your precise Moon degree — which is why an accurate birth time matters. ShivAstro shows your Revati pada instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸What is the ruling planet of Revati nakshatra?
Revati is ruled by Mercury. This means a Mercury Mahadasha runs whenever Revati is your birth nakshatra's dasha, and Mercury's condition in your chart strongly colours the nakshatra's expression.
▸How do I know if my Moon is in Revati?
Enter your birth date, exact time and place on ShivAstro — it computes your sidereal Moon position and tells you your exact nakshatra and pada, free.
▸Is Revati a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has its own gifts and challenges — none is simply "good" or "bad". Revati's essence is the safe harbor — compassion that guides travelers home. What matters is how it's supported by the rest of your chart.
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