Revati Nakshatra
Lunar mansion 27 of 27 — ruled by Mercury
Revati is the 27th of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology, spanning 346.667° to 360° sidereal. It is ruled by Mercury, presided over by the deity Pushan, and its power symbol is the fish / drum.
Revati nakshatra characteristics
People born with the Moon in Revati tend to reflect the nature of its ruling planet, Mercury — quick intellect, communication skill and adaptability. Its Deva gana gives a gentle, refined and benevolent ("divine" temperament) disposition, while its Sattvic guna colours how that energy expresses in daily life. The core life aim (purushartha) of Revati is Moksha — liberation, detachment and the inner life.
| Ruling planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Deity | Pushan |
| Symbol | Fish / Drum |
| Gana (temperament) | Deva |
| Guna (nature) | Sattvic |
| Animal (yoni) | Female Elephant |
| Life aim (purushartha) | Moksha |
| Direction | West |
| Degrees (sidereal) | 346.667° to 360° sidereal |
The four padas of Revati
Each nakshatra is divided into four quarters (padas) of 3°20′ each, mapping onto the Navamsa (D9) chart. In Revati, the padas carry these emphases:
- Pada 1 — Dharma emphasis, a Mercury-ruled quarter of Revati.
- Pada 2 — Artha emphasis, a Mercury-ruled quarter of Revati.
- Pada 3 — Kama emphasis, a Mercury-ruled quarter of Revati.
- Pada 4 — Moksha emphasis, a Mercury-ruled quarter of Revati.
Revati in your chart
Your birth (Janam) nakshatra is set by the Moon's exact sidereal position at birth, so knowing your Revati placement means knowing your Moon's degree. Navagraha computes this precisely with the Swiss Ephemeris and explains what Revati means for your temperament, relationships, career timing and Vimshottari dasha — because the nakshatra lord (Mercury) also opens your dasha sequence.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Revati nakshatra?
Revati nakshatra is ruled by Mercury. This planet also begins the Vimshottari dasha sequence for anyone born under Revati.
Which deity rules Revati nakshatra?
The presiding deity of Revati is Pushan, and its power symbol is the fish / drum.
What are the degrees of Revati nakshatra?
Revati spans 346.667° to 360° sidereal, the 27th of the 27 nakshatras.
Is Revati a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges — Revati carries a Deva gana and a life aim of Moksha. What matters most is how its lord Mercury is placed in your full birth chart, which Navagraha reads for you.
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