Nakshatra 27 of 27
Revati Nakshatra
रेवती
Revati is the 27th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 16°40′ – 30°00′ in Meena (Pisces). Its lord is Mercury, its presiding deity is Pushan (shepherd of roads and journeys), and its symbol is the pair of fish / drum for keeping time. A person whose Moon sits in this arc at birth has Revati as their Janma Nakshatra.
Lord (Dasha)
Mercury
Deity
Pushan
Symbol
Pair of fish / drum for keeping time
Rashi
Meena (Pisces)
Degrees
16°40′ – 30°00′
Gana
Deva
Yoni
Gaja (Elephant)
Name letters
De, Do, Cha, Chi
Nature & Characteristics
Revati, "the wealthy one," closes the zodiac as the gentlest of the nakshatras. Ruled by Mercury with Pushan, shepherd of lost animals and guardian of travellers, as deity, its natives are sweet-natured protectors: nurturing, artistic, faintly otherworldly, incapable of watching anything stray without going after it. They are the ones animals and children trust on sight.
Career, Life Path & Lessons
Care work in all forms belongs to Revati: pediatrics and veterinary medicine, hospitality and tourism, foster care, the fine arts, and guiding roles from tour leader to guru. Pushan safeguards journeys, including the last one, so Revati natives often ease others' transitions, worldly or final. As the zodiac's last star it carries every lesson before it; its own is simply to remain in the world it loves while belonging, visibly, to a better one.
Revati Padas & Baby Name Letters
Each nakshatra divides into four padas of 3°20′, each mapped to a navamsa rashi and a traditional naming syllable. A child born under Revati is classically named with the syllable of their pada.
| Pada | Navamsa | Name begins with |
|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | Dhanu Navamsa | De |
| Pada 2 | Makara Navamsa | Do |
| Pada 3 | Kumbha Navamsa | Cha |
| Pada 4 | Meena Navamsa | Chi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which rashi is Revati Nakshatra in?
Revati Nakshatra spans 16°40′ – 30°00′ of the sidereal zodiac, falling in Meena (Pisces). Anyone whose Moon occupies this arc at birth has Revati as their Janma Nakshatra (birth star).
Who is the lord of Revati Nakshatra?
Mercury is the Vimshottari lord of Revati, so a person born under it begins life in a Mercury Mahadasha. Its presiding deity is Pushan (shepherd of roads and journeys), and its symbol is the pair of fish / drum for keeping time.
What are the baby name letters for Revati Nakshatra?
The traditional naming syllables (Namakarana) for Revati are De, Do, Cha, Chi — one for each pada. A child born in pada 1 takes a name beginning with "De", pada 2 with "Do", pada 3 with "Cha", and pada 4 with "Chi".
What is the gana and yoni of Revati Nakshatra?
Revati is a Deva gana nakshatra with Gaja (Elephant) yoni. Gana and Yoni are two of the Ashtakoota factors matched in Kundali Milan — Gana reflects temperament compatibility, while Yoni reflects instinctive compatibility.