Revati at a glance
| Hindi name | रेवती |
|---|---|
| Number | 27 of 27 |
| Span | 16°40′ Meena – 30°00′ Meena |
| Rashi | Meena (Pisces) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Mercury (बुध) |
| Deity | Pushan, the nourisher and guide of journeys |
| Symbol | Fish, or a drum |
| Gana | Deva |
| Yoni | Elephant |
| Nadi | Antya |
Revati nakshatra name letters
| Pada | Letter | अक्षर | Rashi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | De | दे | Meena (Pisces) |
| 2 | Do | दो | Meena (Pisces) |
| 3 | Cha | चा | Meena (Pisces) |
| 4 | Chi | ची | Meena (Pisces) |
Not sure of the pada? The nakshatra calculator works it out from the date, time and place of birth.
Nature of Revati
Gentle, nurturing and protective; safe journeys and endings. The presiding deity, Pushan, the nourisher and guide of journeys, colours its qualities, and its lord Mercury sets the first planetary period (mahadasha) for anyone born with the Moon here.
When is the Moon next in Revati?
Sat, 19 Dec, Fri, 15 Jan (by the nakshatra at sunrise, New Delhi). Many families choose these days for ceremonies suited to Revati; see today's panchang.
Revati nakshatra: common questions
What are the name letters for Revati nakshatra?
By pada: pada 1 – De (दे); pada 2 – Do (दो); pada 3 – Cha (चा); pada 4 – Chi (ची). A baby born in Revati is traditionally given a name starting with the syllable of their birth pada.
Who is the lord of Revati nakshatra?
Mercury (बुध) is the ruling planet of Revati, which begins the Mercury mahadasha for those born in it. Its presiding deity is Pushan, the nourisher and guide of journeys.
Which rashi does Revati belong to?
All four padas of Revati fall in Meena (Pisces).
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Revati?
Revati has Deva gana, Elephant yoni and Antya nadi. These three are among the eight kootas compared in kundli milan (guna milan) before a marriage.