Key attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Mercury (17-year dasha) |
| Rashi span | Meena |
| Gana (temperament) | Deva |
| Nadi | Antya |
| Yoni (symbol) | Elephant |
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Revati Nakshatra (27 of 27)
Revati nakshatra (#27 of 27): ruling planet Mercury, Deva gana, Antya nadi, Elephant yoni. Personality, strengths and matching guide.
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Overview
Revati is the 27th of 27 lunar mansions, spanning Meena, ruled by Mercury with Deva gana and Antya nadi.
The 4 padas of Revati
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa (D9) | Pada lord | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 346°40′–350°00′ | Dhanu | Jupiter | De |
| Pada 2 | 350°00′–353°20′ | Makara | Saturn | Do |
| Pada 3 | 353°20′–356°40′ | Kumbha | Saturn | Cha |
| Pada 4 | 356°40′–360°00′ | Meena | Jupiter | Chi |
Each pada is exactly one navamsa (3°20′), so the pada sets the D9 sign that refines a reading. The name syllable (akshar) is the traditional avakahada-chakra starting sound for a baby born in that pada — see baby names for Revati →.
Essence of Revati
Revati, the shepherding star, completes the zodiac with kindness: safe passage, nourishment and gentle prosperity travel with you — and with those you guide.
People born in Revati carry the Deva temperament and Elephant yoni symbolism. In marriage matching, Antya nadi pairings need a careful check for nadi dosha and its classical cancellations — never a verdict from the nakshatra name alone.
Compatibility shortlist
Nakshatras often cross-checked with Revati in classical gun milan (starting points — always verify with the full 36-gun calculator):
Matching notes
In kundli milan, Revati's Deva gana, Antya nadi and Elephant yoni each enter the 36-gun count. Same-nadi pairings create nadi dosha (with classical cancellations); yoni compatibility follows the traditional animal-friendship grid. The only reliable way to read it is the full ashtakoota — run one free below.
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FAQ
What is Revati nakshatra good for?
Revati (Deva gana, Antya nadi) is classically associated with Revati, the shepherding star, completes the zodiac with kindness: safe passage, nourishment and gentle prosperity travel — read in the context of the full birth chart, not in isolation.
Which nakshatras match well with Revati?
In gun milan, Revati's Deva gana and Elephant yoni are compared koota-by-koota. Classical shortlists often include Ashwini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu — but the full 36-gun score is the only reliable check.
What is the ruling planet of Revati?
Mercury rules Revati in the vimshottari dasha system (17 years in the 120-year cycle).
What are the name letters (akshar) for Revati nakshatra?
Babies born in Revati are traditionally named starting with De, Do, Cha, Chi — one syllable per pada (1–4), from the avakahada chakra. See our Revati baby-name list for examples.