Exploring Revati Nakshatra

Daquan Jones

Oct 1, 20226 min read

Revati (16°40'- 30° Pisces)

"Guiding and Protecting Others, Showing Others the Way"

Meaning: The Guiding Light

Name: The Wealthy Star

Star Name: Zeta Piscium

Symbol: Fish or Drum

Deity: Pushan (god of Safe Travels and Protector of Animals)

Planetary Association: Budha (Mercury)

Purushartha: Moksha (Liberation)

Gana: Deva (Divine)

Varna: Shudra (Worker)

Element: Ether (Space)

Gender: Female

Nadi: Kapha (Earth and Water)

Guna: Sattvic (Balance)

Nature: Mridu (Soft)

Activity: Balanced

Trimurti: Shiva (To Dissolve)

Yoni: Female Elephant

Yoni Consort: Bharani

Shakti: Power to Nourish, Protect, and Foster

Direction: East

Color: Brown

The Motion Of The Head: Facing Forward

Most Compatible: Uttara Bhadrapada, Purvashada, Revati, Mrigashira

Least Compatible: Vishakha, Swati, Krittika, Ashlesha, Magha

Padas (Quarters) Of Revati

Luck, Marriage, Microscopic View

1st Pada: 16°40'- 20° Pisces

Navamsa: Sagittarius

Focus: Wise, Spiritual, Blessed

2nd Pada: 20°- 23°20' Pisces

Navamsa: Capricorn

Focus: Ambitious, Wealthy, Organizational Skills

3rd Pada: 23°20'- 26°40' Pisces

Navamsa: Aquarius

Focus: Loving, Charitable, Bohemian

4th Pada: 26°40'- 30° Pisces

Navamsa: Pisces (Vargottama)

Focus: Sensitive, Psychic, Imaginative

Revati is positioned from 16°40'- 30° of Sidereal Pisces. It can also be found in Western Tropical Aries. Revati means "The Wealthiest" or " The Shining One Who Shows the Path to Others". I like to call it "The Guiding Light". It is also called The Wealthy Star. Revati is ruled by Pushan. It falls in Pisces. Pisces is co-ruled by Jupiter and Ketu. The Vimshottari Dasha lord is Mercury. Mercury, Jupiter, and Ketu should be examined when observing Revati. A Gandanta Zone falls at the tail end of this Nakshatra. So, it is an important turning point.

We come to the end of the Zodiac in Revati. The sexual animal is an elephant. The elephant represents containment similar to Bharani. However, Bharani represents self-containment. Whereas, Revati is the containment of the entire Zodiac. All Nakshatras live in Revati. They are also the natural guides and nurturers of the Zodiac. So, all roads lead back to Spirit. Revati signifies the journey towards Moksha (liberation). The ruler of Revati is Pushan. He is said to be the ferryman who safely guides souls to the other world. So, Revati is connected to the journey beyond the physical. These individuals can be psychic, imaginative, inventors, and can have vivid dreams. They also tend to be divinely guided and protected during their travels. One of the symbols of Revati is a drum. This shows that they arrive at the right place at the right time. Where others might have delays or luggage stolen, travel seems to go smoothly for them. Revati people have a knack for finding lost items, lost children, or lost animals. They make excellent mystics, counselors, protectors, and mentors.

These are individuals who can easily forgive others. Revati has endless compassion and devotion. The shakti of Revati is the power to nurture, protect, and foster. They often begin their lives with many blessings and prosperity. However, as they grow older they lose interest in wealth. Mature Revati individuals are highly involved in society and understand the social dynamics. Mercury (planet of communication) is the Vimshottari lord. So, they can be found participating in charities, supporting children, and supporting animals. Philanthropy and social work are strong themes of this Nakshatra. They are self-sacrificing like the nurturing and empathic qualities of a cow (a major symbol of Pisces). This can make them victims, martyrs, and co-dependent at times. So, they will need strong boundaries when dealing with others. Pushan is depicted as the protector of herds of animals. So, these individuals have a love for small pets. They can support organizations that care for pets and protect endangered species. Veterinarians can be found in this placement. Pushan was also depicted as protecting children and those who can't fend for themselves. So, Revati has a soft spot for children and those in need. They can work in nursing homes, hospice, social work, daycares, foster homes, etc... Revati people tend to make loving and responsible parents. They could've also had a weakness or illness early in life. It would've been an experience that gave them compassion for the suffering of others.

The symbol for Revati is a pair of fish. This is a reference back to Pisces. Revati is probably the Nakshatra that behaves most like Pisces. They are soft, sensitive, compassionate, and social. Revati is also active and restless. A fish never stays still. They are always swimming around. Pisces is also a dual water sign ruled by Jupiter and Ketu. It has duality and water is flowing. Jupiter also rules long journeys and Ketu is a fiery restless planet. On top of this, Mercury is constantly curious and moving from place to place. So, you can see that these individuals have a hard time sitting still. They need to be socially engaged and on the go. Revati has a great love for travel. Especially when it comes to traveling to foreign places or traveling by sea. They can have a great love for living by the water. Water is also healing and rejuvenating for them. This restlessness can take place in the mind as well. Revati people are intelligent in logic and imagination. However, they can have difficulty concentrating. Diverting love affairs and changing interests can make it challenging to focus.

Yet, they can focus when they have a project to pursue. Mercury Nakshatras usually belong to some of the most creative and skillful people. Revati is the height of this creativity because it is the last Mercury Nakshatra. These people can obtain mastery over the creative and imaginary realm. Some of the best storytellers and artists can be found under Revati. It is also where Venus reaches exaltation. So, the most refined and renowned works of art can be seen. Venus's exaltation also means that Revati is the height of love. This doesn't always mean they make the best partner. Their love has no limitations.

So, Revati possesses a love for humanity. Meaning that they might put less time into a romantic or sexual partnership. This is due to caring for others, animals, and humanity. These individuals take on big responsibilities and play major roles in the lives of many. Revati can even lean towards polyamory, gender fluidity, or homosexual relationships. Mercury is a gender-neutral planet. You can see big advocates for the rights of the LGBT community born under Revati. Their compassion is difficult not to love. The openness of love and sexuality can also make Revati people come across as very sexual. Many females born under this Nakshatra aren't afraid to show off their bodies in a sexual way. They are masters at hypnotizing men with particular seductive glances, gestures, and body movements. On the negative side, Revati women can sometimes get involved in extramarital affairs.

There is a dark side to Revati because Pisces is a dual sign. So, these innocent and soft individuals can be mischievous. They can have a playful and teasing nature about them. Many Revati actors and actresses play mischievous characters. This depicts the duality of good and evil. Pisces transcends the idea of good and evil. It is neutral due to spiritual liberation. So, these individuals can be moral and protective. Yet, they can also see the need to forgive and view a situation from a neutral perspective. Letting go is easy for Revati. They know when it's time to move on and don't hold onto grudges. This makes their journey into the next life easy. It is said that Revati people create good karma for their future incarnation cycle.

Revati has complete faith in God. They don't need certainty to know anything. Their intuition and devotion allow them to just know. Letting go and trusting God gives them a sense of inner security and confidence. Revati is open in belief just like their perspectives. They aren't about any one religion. Open spirituality or non-dogmatic religion is more likely to be seen in these individuals. Revati can even have a love for mystical subjects like astrology. Along with crystals, symbols, Eastern medicines, and wellness practices. In many ways, Revati people can feel different. As if they weren't made for this world. That's because they are wise old souls at the end of an incarnation cycle. They are here to openly express themselves, support others, and walk on the path toward Moksha.