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Revati

Fish, drum

Revati, nakshatra 27 of 27 (16°40′ Meena – 30°00′ Meena), ruled by Mercury, presided over by Pushan; symbol: fish, drum.

Revati is the 27th of the twenty-seven nakshatras, the lunar mansions of Indian astrology, spanning 16°40′ Meena – 30°00′ Meena of the sidereal zodiac. Its presiding deity is Pushan, and its traditional symbol is the fish, drum. In the Vimshottari system its ruling planet is Mercury, so a person whose moon falls in Revati begins life in the Mercury period (dasha).

Each nakshatra is classified by gana, or temperament — divine (deva), human (manushya) or demonic (rakshasa) — and Revati is counted deva. Astrologers use the nakshatra of the moon at birth for naming (each pada has its own syllable), for matching horoscopes before marriage and for choosing auspicious times (muhurta). The descriptions of each nakshatra in Sanskrit texts such as the Brihat Samhita and in modern handbooks vary, and are best read as traditional associations of its deity and symbol.

Personality

gentle · compassionate · nurturing · creative · protective · spiritual

In Vedic astrology a person whose moon falls in Revati is described as gentle, compassionate and nurturing, a guide and protector of others on their journeys. As the last of the twenty-seven nakshatras, symbolised by a fish or a drum, it is associated with completion and safe passage; its deity is Pushan, the god who protects travellers and flocks and leads souls on their way.

Traditional descriptions credit Revati natives with kindness, creativity, imagination, generosity and spiritual sensitivity; they are said to be well liked, to care for animals and the vulnerable, and to have artistic and intellectual gifts. Their weaknesses are said to be over-sensitivity, idealism that leads to disappointment, dependence on others and a tendency to be taken advantage of or to drift.

In relationships Revati is portrayed as romantic, tender and devoted, giving freely of itself. In work it is linked with the arts, music and theatre, caring professions, travel and transport, animal care, teaching and spiritual service. Counted among the divine (deva) temperaments, its Vimshottari lord is Mercury, whose Navaratna stone is the emerald; as with every nakshatra, the full birth chart shapes its expression.

Stone: Emerald

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