Nakṣatra 27 of 27
Revatī nakṣatra
Revatī (Revati) is the 27th of the 27 nakṣatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology, spanning 16°40′–30°00′ Pisces. Its name means “the wealthy, the shining”. It is ruled by Mercury, its deity is Pūṣan, guide and protector of travellers, and its symbol is a fish, a drum.
- Sanskrit
- Revatī
- Meaning
- the wealthy, the shining
- Position
- 16°40′–30°00′ Pisces
- Ruling graha
- Mercury
- Deity
- Pūṣan, guide and protector of travellers
- Symbol
- a fish, a drum
- Śakti (power)
- Kṣīradyāpanī Śakti, the power to nourish
- Star
- Zeta Piscium
The terrain
Safe passage and completion. The last mansion, a nurturing pattern that guides others home.
Revatī means wealthy or shining, and the wealth here is holistic. It is the last nakṣatra, at the end of the zodiac. Its deity Pūṣan guides and protects travellers, animals and all who are in transition. Mercury, its ruling graha, brings gentleness and adaptability. This is a pattern of safe passage and completion.
When supported, and when under stress
When supported: Compassion, guidance, imagination, and a gift for helping others through transitions.
When under stress: Giving too much, drifting, or avoiding endings.
Neither list is a verdict. The same pattern can be lived many ways, and your whole chart, body and circumstances shape how it shows up.
A queer-affirming lens
Revatī shelters people who never quite belonged and offers a sense of homecoming, often through chosen family.
A practice to try
A walking meditation, or writing a closing letter for a chapter that has ended. Mantra: Om Pushnave Namaha. These are invitations, not requirements. Take what helps and leave the rest.
“The end is not an end. It is a return.”
This is a symbolic pattern, not a prediction. Nothing in a chart removes your agency. Vedaz readings are reflective and are not medical, psychological, legal or financial advice.
Questions
What does Revati nakshatra mean?
Revati (Revatī) means “the wealthy, the shining”. Safe passage and completion. The last mansion, a nurturing pattern that guides others home.
Who rules Revati nakshatra?
Revati is ruled by Mercury, and its deity is Pūṣan, guide and protector of travellers.
What if my Moon is in Revati?
Your Moon nakṣatra describes patterns in the mind, rhythm and emotional body, not a fixed outcome. When supported, Revati can show up as compassion, guidance, imagination, and a gift for helping others through transitions.