Nakshatra 27/27
Revati (ரேவதி) nakshatra
Revati is nakshatra number 27 of 27. Rasi span 16°40'-30°00' Meena; Vimshottari lord Mercury. What follows is classical reference - your janma nakshatra is computed from the Lahiri Moon by the engine.
- Rasi span
- 16°40'-30°00' Meena
- Vimshottari lord
- Mercury
- Deity (traditional)
- Pushan
- Symbol (traditional)
- Fish
- Gana
- Deva gana (traditional)
- Birth syllables
- Traditional birth syllables: De, Do, Cha, Chi
- Yoni (Animal)
- Female Elephant
- Rajju
- Pada Rajju
- Bird
- Kestrel / Falcon
- Sacred Tree
- Mahua Tree (Iluppai Maram)
- Element
- Sky / Ether (Akasha)
Padas & Navamsa (D9)
Revati sits entirely within Meena (Pisces) from 16°40' to 30°00'. Its 4th pada concludes the 360° zodiac wheel at the water-fire threshold, forming the final Revati Gandanta junction.
| Pada | Span | Rasi | Navamsa (D9) | Lord | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 16°40' - 20°00' | Meena (Pisces) | Dhanus (Sagittarius) | Jupiter | De |
| Pada 2 | 20°00' - 23°20' | Meena (Pisces) | Makara (Capricorn) | Saturn | Do |
| Pada 3 | 23°20' - 26°40' | Meena (Pisces) | Kumbha (Aquarius) | Saturn | Cha |
| Pada 4 | 26°40' - 30°00' (கந்தாந்தம்) | Meena (Pisces) | Meena (Vargottama & Gandanta) | Jupiter | Chi |
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Classical Parihara Temple & Lore
Sri Karunakaraperumal Temple
📍 Thirumazhisai (near Chennai), Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu
Revati is governed by Pushan, the nurturing solar deity who guards pathways, journeys, and leads souls across the cosmic threshold. Sri Karunakaraperumal Temple in Thirumazhisai and Sri Kailasanathar Temple in Karukudi are prominent shrines, traditionally revered for safe travels, prosperity, and spiritual liberation.
Traditional characteristics
Revati is ruled by Mercury within Jupiter-ruled Meena; classical texts praise its boundless benevolence, sweet speech, nurturing instinct, and affinity for travel and pilgrimage.
The pair of fish swimming in the deep ocean symbolizes the completion of the 27 mansions, safe cosmic navigation, and transcendental liberation.
Mercury's sharp intellect conjoined with Jupiter's compassion produces gifted mentors, international diplomats, philanthropists, and scholars.
The above is classical attribution - not an engine-generated personality report.
Compatibility
Compatibility Rules: Revati belongs to Pada Rajju; pairing it with Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, or Mula causes Rajju dosha. Female Elephant yoni opposes Lion yoni (Purva Bhadrapada, Dhanishta). As a Deva gana star, it harmonizes smoothly with Deva and Manushya charts.
Thirumana porutham uses both partners' janma nakshatras. Read the guide for the method; open the app to run a comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruler and deity of Revati Nakshatra?
The Vimshottari lord of Revati is Budha (Mercury), and its deity is Pushan (the divine nourisher and protector of journeys). Its rasi is Meena (Jupiter).
What is Revati Pada 4 and the Revati-Ashwini Gandanta?
Revati Pada 4 marks the culmination of the 360° zodiac wheel. It forms the final water-fire Gandanta threshold before Ashwini (Aries). Traditional Gandanta Shanti rites ensure harmony.
What does the pair of fish symbol in Revati represent?
The pair of fish swimming together symbolizes safe passage through life's ocean, boundless spiritual freedom, and ultimate cosmic salvation.
What are the Rajju and Yoni for Revati?
Revati belongs to Pada Rajju, and its yoni is Female Elephant. In marital porutham, Lion yoni stars (Purva Bhadrapada, Dhanishta) are sworn enemies.
What is the sacred tree and temple for Revati Nakshatra?
Its sacred tree is the Iluppai (Mahua) tree. Sri Karunakaraperumal Temple in Thirumazhisai and Sri Kailasanathar Temple in Karukudi are premier shrines.