Revati nakshatra
Revati is nakshatra 27 of 27, spanning 16°40′ Pisces to 30°00′ Pisces. Its lord is Mercury, so a person born with the Moon in Revati begins life in the Mercury Mahadasha.
At a glance
| Number | 27 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Ruling planet | Mercury (17-year Mahadasha) |
| Yoni (animal) | Elephant (female) |
| Gana | Deva (divine) |
| Nadi | Antya |
The four padas
Each nakshatra has four quarters (padas) of 3°20′, and each pada falls in a navamsha sign.
| Pada 1 | Pisces 16°40′ – 20°00′ |
| Pada 2 | Pisces 20°00′ – 23°20′ |
| Pada 3 | Pisces 23°20′ – 26°40′ |
| Pada 4 | Pisces 26°40′ – 30°00′ |
The elephant yoni
Traditionally associated with weight, memory and slow deliberate strength.
In Kundali matching the elephant and the lion are traditional adversaries, which lowers the Yoni koota score between the two charts.
How it is used
Dasha: the Moon's position inside Revati decides how much of the first Mercury period remains at birth, and everything after follows the fixed Vimshottari order.
Matching: the nakshatra supplies the Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi kootas of the 36-point Ashtakoota match.
Other nakshatras ruled by Mercury: Ashlesha, Jyeshtha.
Questions
Who is the lord of Revati nakshatra?
Mercury. Its Mahadasha lasts 17 years.
What is the yoni of Revati nakshatra?
The elephant (female).
Which gana is Revati nakshatra?
Deva (divine).