Moon in Revati Nakshatra — Vedic Meaning

The Moon in Revati (16°40'–30° Pisces), the final nakshatra, ruled by Mercury with Pushan — the nourishing, protective shepherd god who guides travellers — as its deity and a fish (or a drum) as its symbol, gives the mind a gentle, nurturing and protective quality. As the birth star colours the emotional nature, this tends toward kindness, compassion and a guiding, caring spirit.

What it tends to bring

Revati's shakti is the power to nourish and protect, especially on journeys, and Mercury's rulership lends gentle intelligence to Pushan's care — the tradition reads someone kind, compassionate and nurturing, a natural guide and protector, often drawn to caregiving, animals, travel or service, with a sweet, sociable and selfless nature and a love of completing what others have begun. The Deva gana lends a benevolent, refined quality. The shadow is over-giving, sensitivity to slight, or losing oneself in caring for others.

Read it in context

The birth star is one strong factor, not the whole picture. The Moon's phase (paksha bala), its dignity, the nakshatra pada, aspects and the running dasha all shape the result. A well-supported Moon here gives gentle, compassionate and protective care; affliction can tip it toward over-giving or hurt feelings. Read alongside the whole chart; for more on the 27 nakshatras, see the guide. Never a verdict.

FAQ

What is a Revati Moon like?

It tends toward a gentle, nurturing, compassionate and protective emotional nature with a guiding spirit, modulated by the Moon's phase and the whole chart.

What is the ruling planet of Revati?

Mercury rules Revati; its deity is Pushan, the protective shepherd god, and its symbol is a fish, signifying nourishment and safe passage.