Revati Nakshatra
Revati shows kindness, care for others and protection while travelling.
- Ruling planet
- Mercury · dasha 17 years
- Deity
- Pushan
- Symbol
- A fish / a drum
- Gana
- Deva (divine)
- Yoni
- Elephant
- Nadi
- Antya (Kapha)
- Zodiac span
- Meena (Pisces) 16°40′ – 30°
Nature of people born in Revati
Tradition says those born under it have artistic taste and a gift for guiding others.
The four padas of Revati
| Pada | Sign | Degrees | Navamsha | Name syllables |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meena (Pisces) | 16°40′ – 20° | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | De |
| 2 | Meena (Pisces) | 20° – 23°20′ | Makara (Capricorn) | Do |
| 3 | Meena (Pisces) | 23°20′ – 26°40′ | Kumbha (Aquarius) | Cha |
| 4 | Meena (Pisces) | 26°40′ – 30° | Meena (Pisces) | Chi |
The dasha sequence
For people born in Revati the Vimshottari dashas run in this order:
- Mercury 17 yrs
- Ketu 7 yrs
- Venus 20 yrs
- Sun 6 yrs
- Moon 10 yrs
- Mars 7 yrs
- Rahu 18 yrs
- Jupiter 16 yrs
- Saturn 19 yrs
The balance of the first dasha depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the nakshatra at birth — use the tool for exact dates.
In porondam matching
In porondam / kundli matching the gana (Deva (divine)), yoni (Elephant) and nadi (Antya (Kapha)) of Revati are compared with the partner's nakshatra. A full match needs both birth details.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Revati nakshatra?
Revati is ruled by Mercury. People born in it start their Vimshottari cycle with the Mercury dasha (17 years in full); the balance at birth depends on the Moon's degree.
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Revati?
Revati: Deva (divine) gana, Elephant yoni, Antya (Kapha) nadi. These are used in porondam / kundli matching (the gana, yoni and nadi kootas).
Which naming syllables go with Revati?
Traditionally, by pada (Avakahada chakra): 1 — De · 2 — Do · 3 — Cha · 4 — Chi.
This page gives general information from traditional Vedic astrology. For important decisions, have your full chart read by a qualified astrologer.