Revati Nakshatra
Revati is the 27th of the 27 nakshatras. Nourishing last star. It is ruled by Mercury and lies in Meena (Pisces).
Revati at a glance
| Ruling planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Deity | Pushan, protector of travellers and herds |
| Symbol | a fish, or a drum |
| Element | Air |
| Quality | Soft |
| Zodiac span | 16°40′ Meena to 30°00′ Meena |
| Rashi | Meena (Pisces) |
The four padas of Revati
Each pada covers 3°20′ and corresponds to one Navamsha sign.
| Pada | Zodiac span | Navamsha |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16°40′ Meena – 20°00′ Meena | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 2 | 20°00′ Meena – 23°20′ Meena | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 3 | 23°20′ Meena – 26°40′ Meena | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| 4 | 26°40′ Meena – 30°00′ Meena | Meena (Pisces) |
Revati and the Mercury Dasha
In the Vimshottari system Mercury rules Revati, so a person born with the Moon here begins life in a Mercury Mahadasha. A full Mercury Mahadasha lasts 17 years; how much of it remains at birth depends on how far the Moon had moved through Revati. The other nakshatras ruled by Mercury are Ashlesha and Jyeshtha.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Revati nakshatra?
Mercury is the Vimshottari lord of Revati. A person born with the Moon in Revati starts life in a Mercury Mahadasha, and the part still left at birth depends on how far the Moon has travelled through the nakshatra. A full Mercury Mahadasha lasts 17 years.
Which rashi is Revati in?
Revati spans 16°40′ Meena to 30°00′ Meena of the sidereal zodiac, which lies in Meena (Pisces).
What are the deity and symbol of Revati?
The deity of Revati is Pushan, protector of travellers and herds. Its symbol is a fish, or a drum.
How do I find my birth nakshatra?
It is the nakshatra the Moon occupies at the moment of birth, measured in the sidereal zodiac. Enter your date, time and place of birth in Shiv Parashara to see it, together with your pada.