Revati Nakshatra: “The Wealthy Star”

Revati Nakshatra: The Wealthy Star of Nourishment and Completion

by Katya Faris, MA, MA

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A Note on This Article: This is a generalized Vedic astrology article based on this nakshatra. For a truly personal reading, please consult your individual birth chart. 🙏

In the celestial tapestry of Vedic astrology, the 27th and final nakshatra, Revati, holds a unique and profound space. Spanning from 16°40′ in Pisces to 30°, it encompasses half of the sensitive gandanta zone—a spiritual knot marking the transition between the water sign Pisces and the fire sign Aries, and between entire zodiac cycles. This positioning imbues Revati with a sense of sacred endings, precarious new beginnings, and deep karmic culmination. Known as “The Wealthy Star” or “The Nourisher,” its influence speaks to spiritual abundance, protective care, and the ultimate refinement of the soul.

Attributes of Revati Nakshatra

• Number in Series: 27^th of 27
• Rashi (Zodiac Sign): Pisces
• Degrees: 16°40′ – 30°00′ Pisces
• Ruling Deity: Pushan, the nourishing form of the Sun God, protector of flocks and journeys, and the divine guide who safely shepherds souls.
• Ruling Planet: Mercury (Budha)
• Symbols: A pair of fish; a drum (mridanga) to mark time and rhythm.
• Fixed Star: Al Pherg (η Piscium), the cord binding the two fish.
• Color: Sea-Green, Turquoise, Silver – reflecting its Mercury rulership and Piscean, watery essence. This is the color of tranquil depths, communication between realms, and psychic fluidity.
• Animal Symbol: A female elephant, denoting grace, wisdom, strength, and protectiveness.
• Guna (Quality): Sattwic (pure, balanced)
• Nature: Soft, mild, and movable (Chara)
• Key Theme: Nourishment, protection, completion, spiritual wealth, and guidance.

The Fixed Star: Al Pherg (η Piscium)

Revati is anchored by the star Al Pherg (Eta Piscium), the brightest star in the western “circlet” of Pisces. Its name means “the cord,” marking the knot that ties the two fish together. This symbolizes Revati’s role in binding duality into unity, connecting the material and spiritual, and acting as the tether that guides the soul safely through transitions. It emphasizes integration and safe passage.

The Color: Sea-Green & Silver

The colors of Revati are the shimmering, translucent hues of the ocean under a clear sky: sea-green, turquoise, and silver. These are not the colors of earth, but of refined water and ether, perfectly aligning with its Piscean home and Mercurial ruler. Mercury, the planet of communication, here operates on the subtlest, most intuitive level—telepathy, empathy, and psychic impression. These cool, calming colors speak to deep spiritual fluidity, healing emotional currents, and the ability to navigate the unseen realms. They remind the native of their connection to the universal flow of consciousness and the importance of cleansing and protecting their sensitive energy.

The Myth of Revati: The Guide and the Protector

Once upon a time, in a bygone cosmic age, the righteous King Kakudmi sought a worthy husband for his exquisite daughter, Revati, whose heart resonated with the universe’s deepest harmonies. He took her to seek counsel from Lord Brahma. In the celestial realm, time flowed differently. Their brief audience spanned ages on Earth. Upon their return, Brahma revealed their world was gone, their contemporaries turned to dust.

A Shepherd Appears. Yet, Brahma offered guidance. He explained that in this new age, Vishnu had incarnated as Balarama, the divine shepherd. “Revati is the perfect match for him,” Brahma declared. Returning to an unfamiliar Earth, the king presented his daughter to Balarama.

The Adjustment of Form. Balarama, perceiving Revati’s vibrational essence was attuned to the grander, previous age, performed a compassionate act. With the gentle touch of his plow upon her head, he harmonized her being—refining her form and spirit to resonate with the current world. Thus, Revati, the princess from a lost time, became the devoted wife of Balarama, the guide.

The Essence of the Tale. This myth encapsulates Revati’s themes: transition, guidance, protective nourishment, and refinement. Revati is led across a threshold (Pushan as guide), is recalibrated for a new reality (spiritual refinement), and unites with the divine shepherd. Hers is the story of safe passage and finding one’s place as a nourishing force within a changed landscape.

Characteristics in the Birth Chart: The Nourishers and Seekers

Individuals with Revati prominent embody the humility of the “Little Drummer Boy” and the caring vigilance of a shepherd. Their deepest urge is to nourish and protect, often leading them to rescue people and animals. This immense empathy can, however, spiral into co-dependency and a “damsel in distress” pattern. A challenged Moon here can foster a victim mentality.

Beneath the soft exterior often lies a charismatic performer—a diva who can use their ethereal charm to get their way. They are frequently gifted in arts, film, or music. A profound love for travel is essential; without it, they grow melancholy. Their psychic and telepathic abilities are pronounced, a talent often forged in a sickly or sensitive childhood. Many become nurses, therapists, or healers. Their greatest pitfall is a tendency toward “kind deceit”—withholding truth to spare feelings, which often backfires.

Client Observations: Moons in Revati

1) The Isolated Prodigy: This client’s Moon in Revati sits in the 8th house (Marana Karaka Sthana), opposed by a stellium in Virgo. The Moon’s “isolated” position mirrored his mother’s (and his own) feeling of separation. As the lone boy among six sisters, he was coddled yet developed a “little man syndrome.” His Revati gift manifests as a prodigious talent in music, bringing him fame and a life filled with travel—a classic Pushan expression of guiding others through sound.

2) The Psychic Businessman: With Moon conjunct Ketu in the 5th house in Revati, this client’s intuition is a direct gift from past lives. His career as a life insurance agent is a perfect modern manifestation of Pushan, the protector of the flock. He travels extensively for work and carries the ashes of his rescued cat—a deeply Revati gesture of loyalty. His life lesson has been moving from “shady” youthful dealings to unwavering integrity.

Detailed Analysis of Famous People with Moon in Revati

1) Lynda Carter: Best known for her iconic role as Wonder Woman in the 1970s television series, embodying strength, compassion, and justice.
Her Revati Moon in the 7th house, conjunct Jupiter, amplifies the archetype of the benevolent protector and universal nurturer in partnership. The opposition to Saturn and Neptune in meticulous Virgo in her 1st house created the precise, disciplined, and almost mythic construction of her public image (Saturn) and persona (1st house). This aspect required her to balance immense public idealism (Neptune) with the hard work of maintaining an iconic status (Saturn). The Revati nourishment here flowed through her defining role as a cultural shepherd, guiding a generation with a message of loving strength. The Virgo opposition ensured this was not just fantasy, but a refined, service-oriented embodiment of the archetype.

2) Jeffrey Epstein: The late financier and convicted sex offender whose crimes revealed a vast network of abuse and exploitation.
Epstein’s Revati Moon in the 12th house speaks directly to hidden actions, secrets, and self-undoing, all occurring behind the scenes in the house of bed pleasures. The trine to Ketu and retrograde Pluto in Cancer in the 4th house is a chilling configuration; it perverts the nurturing, protective energy of Cancer/4th house and the soul’s past-life impulses (Ketu) into an obsessive (Pluto), karmically-driven pattern of controlling and damaging the very concept of home and security. His Moon’s lord, Jupiter, in Aries in the 1st, points to a persona built on assertive, entitled expansion and a blurring of legal and ethical boundaries (Jupiter as ruler of 6th/9th). He tragically misused the Revati/Pushan energy of “guiding the flock,” instead shepherding the vulnerable into predation and using his wealth to create a distorted, hidden world of completion (Revati) for himself.

3) Chanel No. 5 Perfume: The legendary fragrance created by Ernest Beaux for Coco Chanel, launched in 1921, becoming a timeless symbol of luxury and femininity.
The launch chart’s Moon in Revati in the 9th house is profoundly apt, as this perfume became a cross-cultural (9th house) icon, traversing the globe and defining eras. Revati’s connection to the final degrees and refinement speaks to the scent’s enduring, “timeless” quality and its complex blend of notes creating a singular, harmonious experience. The 9th house placement elevated it beyond a mere product to a symbol of aspiration, travel, and sophisticated artistry. Like Revati guiding souls across a threshold, Chanel No. 5 became a rite of passage, a sensory marker of elegance and maturity. Its lasting wealth and legacy perfectly embody the “Wealthy Star’s” ability to create something of enduring, nourishing value that completes a persona.

4) Whitney Houston: One of the greatest vocalists of all time, whose career was defined by monumental success and a tragic, public personal struggle.
With her Revati Moon conjunct a retrograde Jupiter (its sign ruler) in the 2nd house of wealth, voice, and sustenance, Houston was literally “nourished by the wealthy star” through her generational talent. This conjunction gifted her with a voice of incredible spiritual abundance and emotional generosity that created immense material wealth. The critical opposition to Mars in Virgo in the 8th house, however, created a relentless, critical, and ultimately destructive pressure (Mars) on her psyche, finances, and physical body (8th house). The Virgo demand for perfection clashed with the boundless Piscean flow, leading to a devastating cycle of self-critique and escapism. Her story is a stark Revati lesson: the wealth of the spirit must be protected from the inner critic, or the very gift that sustains can be consumed.

5) LeBron James: The basketball superstar, often considered one of the greatest athletes in history, known for his on-court dominance and off-court philanthropy and business acumen.
James’s Revati Moon in the 10th house of career and public status manifests as a nurturing, protective, and shepherding style of leadership. He is often described as a “floor general” and has been known to take younger players under his wing, perfectly embodying Pushan’s guidance. The Moon’s lord, Jupiter, is in its own sign of Sagittarius conjunct the Sun and Neptune in the 7th, forming a powerful Hamsa Yoga. This amplifies his grace, wisdom, and expansive success, particularly through partnerships (7th house) with teams, brands, and his charitable foundation. His public mission extends beyond sports to nourishing and empowering his community, especially in his hometown of Akron, reflecting the Revati imperative to use one’s position for safe passage and collective upliftment.

6) Jamie Lee Curtis: The acclaimed actress and author, famous for roles in Halloween, True Lies, and Everything Everywhere All at Once, and an outspoken advocate for recovery and children’s welfare.
Curtis’s Revati Moon is conjunct Ketu in a tight orb in the 4th house of home, family, and emotional foundations. This indicates a powerful past-life (Ketu) legacy around these themes, which she has openly addressed regarding her family’s history in Hollywood and her own journey of addiction and recovery. The Moon’s opposition to Rahu and the Midheaven (MC) in Virgo in the 10th house creates a powerful public drive (Rahu/MC) to analyze, heal, and serve (Virgo) these very personal 4th house wounds. Her career choices and public advocacy work demonstrate a Revati mission: to guide others through the dark passages of trauma and addiction toward safety and health, using her platform with Virgoan precision and honesty.

7) Valerie Bertinelli: The beloved actress, known for One Day at a Time and as a Food Network personality, who has shared her personal journeys with weight, grief, and family life openly.
Bertinelli’s Revati Moon sits in the 6th house of daily routine, health, and service, conjunct an exalted Venus, a debilitated Mercury, and Ketu. This creates a complex karmic (Ketu) dynamic where her daily joy and struggle (6th) are deeply tied to themes of love, worthiness, nourishment (Venus), and self-talk (Mercury). The opposition to Rahu in Virgo in the 12th house pushes her to find liberation (12th) through meticulous self-improvement, dietary discipline, and service (Virgo). Her entire second act as a food celebrity is a beautiful Revati expression: transforming the daily act of nourishment (cooking) into a vehicle for emotional healing, communal connection, and self-care, guiding her audience through recipes for both body and soul.

8) Rihanna (Robyn Rihanna Fenty): The revolutionary singer, billionaire entrepreneur, and fashion icon, founder of Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty.
Rihanna presents a stunning “Super Revati” chart, with her Ascendant (Lagna), Moon, and an exalted Venus all conjunct in Revati in the 1st house. This means her very identity, emotional core, and artistic expression are saturated with the nakshatra’s energy. Her persona is the embodiment of Revati: ethereally charming, fiercely protective of her community (the “Fenty Navy”), and a trend-setting guide who redefines industries. She has used her platform to shepherd in new standards of inclusivity in beauty and fashion. The wealth of Revati is not just metaphorical for her; it’s a manifested reality, and she employs it to nourish and empower. Her journey from singer to mogul reflects the completion and mastery Revati seeks at the end of a cycle.

9) Marlon Brando: The legendary and transformative method actor, considered one of the most influential performers in film history.
Brando was a New Moon baby, with his Sun and Moon exactly conjunct in Revati in the 5th house of creativity, drama, and individual expression. This concentrated Revati energy fueled his unparalleled ability to dissolve his own ego and completely inhabit the emotional and spiritual truth of his characters (a supreme Piscean/Revati gift). The 5th house placement made his acting a profound, playful, and deeply personal form of soul-nourishment and exploration. However, this same conjunction could also speak to a certain cosmic loneliness and the difficulty of anchoring a stable identity, leading to his renowned personal complexities. His legacy is one of emotional and artistic completion in each role, setting a new standard that forever changed his craft.

10) Meg Ryan: The actress who became America’s quintessential romantic comedy sweetheart in the 1980s and 90s with films like When Harry Met Sally and Sleepless in Seattle.
Ryan’s Revati Moon in the 4th house gave her an on-screen persona that felt like home—nurturing, sweet, and emotionally accessible, defining an era of cinematic romance. However, the Moon’s lord, Jupiter, is debilitated in Capricorn and conjunct Saturn (its sign ruler) and Ketu in the 2nd house of self-worth and value. This indicates significant lessons (Saturn) and past-life patterns (Ketu) around constriction of faith and abundance, directly impacting her sense of value. Her conscious move away from her typed-cast image and pursuit of more private, unconventional roles mirrors a Revati soul seeking a new, more authentic form of emotional completion beyond the initial, wildly successful cycle.

11) Dennis Hopper: The iconic actor, director, and artist, a symbol of the counterculture, famed for Easy Rider, Blue Velvet, and his rebellious life.
Hopper’s Revati Moon in the 5th house of creative passion fueled a life of artistic experimentation and a relentless pursuit of personal creative truth. The opposition of this Moon to his Midheaven (MC) created a lifelong, public tension between his sensitive, nurturing inner world and his rebellious, often chaotic, public career and persona. With the Moon’s lord, Jupiter, retrograde on his Ascendant in Scorpio, his philosophical expansion and search for meaning were intensely personal, transformative, and central to his identity. He lived the Revati journey of the artist-shepherd, guiding the 1960s youth culture to new frontiers of consciousness, yet also exemplified its perils when the guide becomes lost in the chaotic waters of excess and unstable transitions.

12) Janet Jackson: The Grammy-winning icon, member of the legendary Jackson family, known for her innovative music, precise dance, and socially conscious artistry.
Jackson’s Revati Moon in the 6th house, conjunct an almost exactly exalted Venus and Saturn, reveals the engine of her success: daily discipline (6th house) in service of artistic beauty (Venus) and impeccable, structured craft (Saturn). This combination created her signature—a nurturing, rhythmic (Revati drum) performance style that was also meticulously controlled and physically demanding. The 6th house placement speaks to her life within the “family business” as both a service and a health regimen. Her ability to create harmonic, nourishing pop music (Venus exaltation) while maintaining a rigorous work ethic is a powerful manifestation of Revati’s Mercury-ruled, detail-oriented side, showing that spiritual flow can be delivered with surgical precision.

13) Kiefer Sutherland: The Emmy-winning actor, famous for his role as Jack Bauer in *24* and son of actor Donald Sutherland.
Sutherland’s Revati Moon in the 4th house conjunct Saturn speaks to a childhood (4th) that required emotional maturity, responsibility, and likely felt restrictive or solemn (Saturn). This foundation shaped a persona capable of portraying intense, protective, and burdened characters. The Moon’s opposition to Mars in Virgo in the 10th house of career drives a public image defined by meticulous (Virgo), aggressive (Mars) action and a relentless work ethic in high-pressure scenarios. His most famous role as the nation’s protector, Jack Bauer, is a perfect archetype for this combination: a man whose deep emotional drive (4th house Moon) is channeled through virgotic, urgent, and often sacrificial service (Mars in Virgo in 10th), shepherding others through crisis.

14) John Cleese: The British comedy legend, co-founder of Monty Python, known for his surreal humor, tall physicality, and incisive wit.
Cleese’s Moon in Revati is placed in the 8th house (Marana Karaka Sthana), conjunct a retrograde Jupiter (its lord), and opposed by Neptune in Virgo in the 2nd. The 8th house “death” of the Moon can indicate a mother figure or emotional world that felt hidden, transformative, or psychologically complex, feeding a fascination with the absurd and taboo (key to his comedy). The opposition to Neptune in Virgo in the 2nd house of speech creates a genius for meticulously deconstructing (Virgo) logic, language, and social norms (2nd) to reveal their underlying absurdity (Neptune). His comedy acts as a Pushan-like guide, not through gentle nourishment, but by shepherding audiences through bizarre psychic landscapes to a place of cathartic, completed laughter, breaking conventional thought patterns.

15) Stevie Wonder: The beloved musical genius and icon, a prolific singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and social activist.
Wonder’s Revati Moon in the 7th house, conjunct an exalted Venus and Rahu, reveals that partnerships, collaboration, and public connection are central to his emotional nourishment. His music is the ultimate expression of this: it connects universally, speaks of love, and creates harmony. The conjunction with Rahu gave his career an unconventional, groundbreaking, and massively public trajectory. The opposition to Ketu and retrograde Neptune in Virgo in the 1st house grounds his expansive, spiritual sound (Neptune) in a meticulous, virtuosic mastery of musical craft and technique (Virgo). He is the quintessential Revati shepherd, using the rhythm (drum) and harmony of music to guide generations toward love, social justice, and spiritual awareness, blending cosmic vision with earthy skill.

16) Bernie Sanders: The U.S. Senator and political figure, a leading voice for progressive policies and economic justice.
Sanders’s Revati Moon in the 5th house of conscience, ideals, and public expression fuels his emotional drive to nurture a more just and compassionate society for future generations. The Moon’s opposition to Mercury, a debilitated Venus, and Neptune all in Virgo in the 11th house of communities and ideals is telling. It channels his emotional conviction into meticulous, detailed policy proposals (Mercury in Virgo) for the collective (11th). The debilitated Venus speaks to his longstanding focus on economic inequality over aesthetic political polish. His persona is that of a stubborn, caring shepherd (Pushan), tirelessly and precisely (Virgo) guiding his “flock”—the working class—toward what he sees as a more spiritually complete and equitable social order, often against immense opposition.

17) Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens): The celebrated American author and humorist, famed for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
Twain’s Revati Moon in the 6th house conjunct a retrograde Pluto speaks to a daily observational genius (6th) focused on the hypocrisies, struggles, and transformative undercurrents (Pluto) of everyday American life. His Moon’s lord, Jupiter, retrograde in Gemini in the 9th, gave him a expansive, philosophical mind that communicated through stories, travel writing, and a penetrating wit that exposed moral contradictions. He used his writing not just to entertain, but to shepherd his readers—particularly regarding issues of race and society—toward a more completed, honest understanding of their own world. The Revati nourishment came through his timeless stories, which protect and preserve the essential spirit of a time and place with both humor and deep humanity.

18) Carol Ann Duffy: The acclaimed British poet and playwright, who served as the UK’s Poet Laureate, known for her accessible, often dramatic monologues exploring contemporary life.
Duffy’s Revati Moon in the 7th house highlights how her emotional and creative world is profoundly engaged with “the other”—giving voice to marginalized figures, historical personas, and intimate partners. The Moon’s lord, Jupiter, retrograde in Leo and conjunct a retrograde Pluto in the 12th house, indicates a powerful, private (12th) wellspring of creative expansion and transformative (Pluto) insight drawn from the subconscious, dreams, and isolation. Her poetry acts as a Revati drum, marking the time and rhythm of modern experience, and as a guide (Pushan), shepherding often-ignored perspectives into the light of public consciousness with emotional precision and resonant clarity.

19) Andy Warhol: The pioneering visual artist, filmmaker, and central figure in the Pop Art movement, who explored the relationship between artistic expression, celebrity culture, and advertisement.
Warhol’s Revati Moon in the 9th house of philosophy, higher meaning, and publishing reflects his lifelong quest to explore and define the spiritual meaning (or meaninglessness) in mass culture and reproduction. The Moon’s lord, Jupiter, in Aries conjunct his Midheaven (MC) in the 10th, propelled him to expand assertively into the public sphere as a brand and icon himself, fundamentally changing the concept of the artist. His famous studio, The Factory, was a kind of Revati flock—a collection of eclectic souls he shepherded and documented. His art completed a cycle by elevating the commercial and mundane to the status of high art, questioning where true nourishment and value lie in the modern age.

20) Jerry Garcia: The legendary lead guitarist and vocalist for the rock band the Grateful Dead, whose music and community became a defining cultural phenomenon.
Garcia’s Revati Moon in the 7th house underscores that his emotional life and genius were fulfilled through partnership, collaboration, and direct communion with his audience. The Grateful Dead experience was a Revati journey—a nomadic, musical safe passage for a community of “Deadheads.” The Moon’s opposition to Neptune in the 1st house amplified his personal mystique and the psychedelic, dissolving quality of his music and persona. With the Moon’s lord, Jupiter, in Gemini conjunct Venus and his MC in the 10th, his career (MC) was an expansive (Jupiter) communication (Gemini) of artistic beauty (Venus) and improvisational travel. He became the ultimate Pushan of the counterculture, shepherding his flock through endless musical landscapes in search of transcendent completion.

Remedies for Revati Nakshatra

• Honor Pushan: Practice gratitude for guides, teachers, and protectors. Support those who work in caretaking, shepherding, or guiding roles.
• Channel Mercury Positively: Engage in writing, mindful communication, or learning that focuses on healing, comfort, and practical guidance.
• Embrace the Color: Wear or surround yourself with sea-green, turquoise, or silver to calm the psyche and enhance intuitive clarity.
• Care for Animals: Donating to or volunteering at animal shelters, especially for elephants or rescued animals, honors the nakshatra’s symbol.
• Rhythmic Ritual: Practice drumming, dance, or any rhythmic activity to ground the sensitive emotions and mark the passage of time in a healthy way.
• Truth with Compassion: Consciously practice delivering difficult truths with kindness, avoiding the trap of “kind deceit.”

Conclusion

Revati Nakshatra, the “Wealthy Star,” offers a final blessing of spiritual abundance and safe passage. Its natives are the empathetic shepherds, the artistic nourishers, and the sensitive guides of the zodiac. Their life’s work is to bring cycles to a harmonious close, to protect what is vulnerable, and to use their profound empathy to heal. Yet, their journey requires learning to shepherd themselves first—to ground their boundless compassion in self-care, to speak truth with love, and to find completion within before seeking to complete others. In mastering this, they truly embody Pushan’s grace, guiding both themselves and their flock toward the dawn of a wiser, more compassionate new cycle.

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