Nakshatra 27 of 27
Revati Nakshatra
The wealthy one. Ruled by Mercury, presided over by Pushan, guardian of travelers.
Quick Answer
Revati is the 27th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 16°40' Pisces to 0°00' Aries in the sidereal zodiac, is ruled by Mercury, presided over by Pushan, guardian of travelers, and its symbol is a fish.
Revati at a Glance
- Sidereal span
- 16°40' Pisces to 0°00' Aries
- Tropical span in 2026
- 10°54' Aries to 24°14' Aries
- Ruling planet
- Mercury
- Deity
- Pushan, guardian of travelers
- Symbol
- A fish
- Name means
- The wealthy one
The Quality of Revati
Revati closes the circle under Pushan, the guardian of travelers. It protects, guides and nourishes those who are making a crossing. It is tender toward endings because it sees them as passages.
What journey are you finishing, and who is traveling with you?
The Four Padas of Revati
Each pada is a quarter of 3°20' and sets the navamsa (D9) sign.
| Pada | Sidereal Span | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16°40' Pisces to 20°00' Pisces | Sagittarius |
| 2 | 20°00' Pisces to 23°20' Pisces | Capricorn |
| 3 | 23°20' Pisces to 26°40' Pisces | Aquarius |
| 4 | 26°40' Pisces to 0°00' Aries | Pisces |
When the Moon Is in Revati
The Moon passes through every nakshatra once a sidereal month, about every 27.3 days. Lahiri ayanamsa.
| Enters (ET) | Leaves (ET) | Enters (IST) | Leaves (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 11:02 AM ET | Oct 25, 9:52 AM ET | Oct 24, 8:32 PM IST | Oct 25, 7:22 PM IST |
| Nov 20, 8:20 PM ET | Nov 21, 7:25 PM ET | Nov 21, 6:50 AM IST | Nov 22, 5:55 AM IST |
| Dec 18, 5:40 AM ET | Dec 19, 5:28 AM ET | Dec 18, 4:10 PM IST | Dec 19, 3:58 PM IST |
| Jan 14, 12:48 PM ET | Jan 15, 1:21 PM ET | Jan 14, 11:18 PM IST | Jan 15, 11:51 PM IST |
The Sun in Revati, 2027
The Sun enters Revati on March 31, 2027 at 4:43 PM ET (2:13 AM IST on April 1) and stays until April 14, 2027 at 5:58 AM ET (3:28 PM IST). It returns to the same nakshatra on nearly the same dates every year.
Neighboring Nakshatras
Before Revati: Uttara Bhadrapada, ruled by Saturn. After it: Ashwini, ruled by Ketu. See all 27 nakshatras.
Questions About Revati
What Is the Lord of Revati Nakshatra?
Mercury rules Revati, the 27th of the 27 nakshatras. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Revati begins life in the Mercury period.
Where Is Revati Nakshatra in the Zodiac?
Revati spans 16°40' Pisces to 0°00' Aries in the sidereal zodiac, 13°20' of arc. With the Lahiri ayanamsa in 2026, that corresponds to 10°54' Aries to 24°14' Aries in the tropical zodiac.
What Are the Deity and Symbol of Revati?
The presiding deity of Revati is Pushan, guardian of travelers. Its symbol is a fish. The name means "the wealthy one".
What Are the Four Padas of Revati?
Pada 1 runs 16°40' Pisces to 20°00' Pisces (navamsa Sagittarius); Pada 2 runs 20°00' Pisces to 23°20' Pisces (navamsa Capricorn); Pada 3 runs 23°20' Pisces to 26°40' Pisces (navamsa Aquarius); Pada 4 runs 26°40' Pisces to 0°00' Aries (navamsa Pisces).
When Is the Moon in Revati Next?
The Moon is next in Revati from October 24, 2026 at 11:02 AM ET (8:32 PM IST) until October 25, 2026 at 9:52 AM ET (7:22 PM IST). It returns about every 27.3 days.
When Is the Sun in Revati in 2027?
The Sun enters Revati on March 31, 2027 at 4:43 PM ET (2:13 AM IST on April 1) and leaves on April 14, 2027 at 5:58 AM ET (3:28 PM IST), using the Lahiri ayanamsa.
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