• Nakshatra Deity: Pooshan, one of the 12 Adityas. He is the nourisher (Poshan, connected to Pushya) and the boatman, the animal keeper of the gods (Pashupatinath), Protector of travelers and their belongings, nurturer of flocks and herds, god meetings, the protector of the soul in its journey to the next world, protector and nurturer of cattle and other herds, one who rules the path.     
• Symbols: Pair of Fish (like in Pisces), Nagara (a dhundubhi drum played with 2 sticks), Female Elephant.
• Kind: Mridu/ Soft / Tender / Mild
• Facing or Looking Towards: Triyanga Mukha (Sideways)
• No of Stars: “32”

• Nick Name: The Wealthy Star, The Path guider, The Animal Keeper, The Protector of Travelers, God of Meetings.
• Foundation Above: Cows (Milk that nourishes)
• Foundation Below: Calves (herd).
• Shakti (Power): Ksheera-dyapani Shakti (The Power to “Nourish, Protect, and Foster”, the Power of Nourishment is Symbolized by ‘Ksheera’ which is Milk).
• Final Desire: To become the lord of animals.

Puranic Stories:

• • Revati – Balarama
  • Daksha Yagna
  • Go-Vatsa Nyayam
  • Venus’ Exaltation

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Pooshno (Pooshan)= 1) The nourisher and protector like mother, 2) God of fertility, abundance of prosperity like Pushya 3) Guide of Paths and Travelers – road safety and accidents 4) Guardian of boundaries and transitions 5) The calm and composed Aditya usually 6) Always living / wanting to live in a different world – (can be indulging in severe alcoholism / spirituality / extremely materialistic / away from everyone / some way disconnected from others) 7) Protector of animals, dog, cattle herd nurturers (PETA, Blue Cross etc) 8) gentle and wants peace, does not fight 9) Pushan sits on a cart pulled by goats – like Agni 10) Problems of eye-sight and 32 teeth (usually jaw-line) 11)Good vision or Poor vision – clarity of paths 12) Marriage / couple are protected 13) Prosperity / Downfall at transitions of life – like education, city change, house change, marriage, childbirth, parents death, spouse’s death. 14) Fertile or children suffering from health issues or financial issues – depending on afflictions – especially if connected to Kama trikonas (3,7,11).  

Revatee: 1) A marriage / career where there is a generation gap / big age gap or big height difference in the couple 2) A king or a kingly life even though poor 3) Satpura mountains near Narmada river – that bisects India to make South and North India – a boundary or a transition phase 4) Somebody who is a solo traveler (Shravana is a traveler with family), or Somebody who is interested in time traveling concepts 5) Someone who is just living for the day with no concerns of what is up for tomorrow – not taking action on any wrong things happening around him 6) Someone who is living in a foreign country – just because he can make more money otherwise wants to come back home. 7) Govardhana giri – Krishna & Indra tale         

Gaavaha: 1) cow – prosperity 2) cowherd – herd mentality – mothers (parents) raise the individuals and spoil them – but if the native gets abandoned in childhood (gets less care from parents), he will be more successful. 3) Someone who likes to eat porridge (జావ, అంబలి)  or soft foods or drinks only which need not be chewed. 4) Someone having dental issues or issues in chewing food, jaw line faults / fractures 5) The gum producing Babul (తుమ్మ) tree (goats eat these leaves and fruits) – person sticks to something for long 6) Apamaarga- medicinal plant roots used in brushing teeth (for teeth-gum issues) 7) Kunjara – elephant – the best of all; 8) bull / cattle / herd animals, lion, tiger, snake, 9) Pinaka – Shiva’s bow Ajagava. 10) the man at the door / gate keeper / path instructor 11) helpful to all in the community / village 12) Bhargava – descendants of Sukra/Venus. 13) Pungava – Ox – best of all, venerable / virtuous.

Vatsa: 1) son – the native is concerned about his son (if sonless, first daughter) – he is underperforming in career or health – changes career etc for his health or wealth 2) Young Calf – which is dependent on mother, drinks mother’s milk only – paralyzed can’t move, needing motherly care and dependent on others / eats only porridge as teeth are missing 3) The family gets name (good / bad) due to this native. 4) The native’s wife is taking responsibility of all the domestic things, as the native is busy at work, ill-health, staying away from family, not interested in raising children. 5) Seasonal jobs like Hindu priests, farmers, caterers etc 6) breasts 7) vatsalya: affection – meaning showing affection or needing affection.   

Revati-Balarama:

• Revati is the daughter of a King – she was very tall and could not a find a suitable groom for marriage. 
• Her father took her to Brahma loka – to understand from Brahma directly – where is the right person for marriage. 
• Brahma was in a meeting and his gatekeepers asked them to wait for a couple of minutes. 
• Brahma came and told that during the wait of 2-3 minutes in Brahma loka – lot of generations passed by and currently Dwapara yuga is running, where Balaram is looking for a tall girl. 
• Balarama and Revati are married and a happy ending. 
  • Native marries with a generation gap. 
  • Native marries with a notable height difference. 
  • Native marries into his known people (like Bharani – sister’s daughters / cousins / family friends etc). 

Go-Vatsa (Gava-Vatsa) Nyayam: 

• Cows protect their calves right from the day 1. Immediately after birth, cows lick all of their calves’ body. 
  • The native is overly pampered / The native is overly dependent on parents or grandparents during early days.
  • Similar to Bharani, the native is protected like a child – depending on houses – 10th would mean – his boss treats him like this. 3rd – sibling, 2nd – family, etc.
  • The native may be treating every one like this.
  • The native is overly concerned about his son’s health and wealth. He will base his career decisions as well based on this.  
  • If he gains independence from parents and moves away from them, he is going to excel well. 
  • Following Dharma, righteousness is important since this nakshatra is connected to Bharani. 

Daksha Yagna:

Please note there are variations for this story in many places. However, I have picked this up based on what I understand.

• Daksha (Rohini) is a prajapati at the start of evolution. 
• All the nakshatras are his daughters.
• Sati Devi is also the daughter of Daksha. Sati fell in love with Shiva (Rudra). 
• Rudra is one of the gods in the trinity however, Prajapati is the king for the yuga. 
• Prajapati did not like Shiva – because he was a poor man and not of his caste. However, Shiva-Sati married. Daksha was furious.
• Prajapati did not invite (invoke) Shiva in a Yagna conducted by him. However, Sati reached there without invitation. 
• There were many sages present there. A few walked away citing reasons of Nireeswara Yagna.
• Sati was insulted and she jumped into the fire.
• Shiva became Rudra due to this and sent Veerbhadra to destroy everyone who came in his way. 
• When the Yagna started, some deities (nakshatras) already received Havis (oblations) and they received punishments from Veerabhadra. They are 
  • Revati (Pooshan): Pooshan chewed the oblation and Veerabhadra broke his jaws.
  • Hasta (Savitr): Savitr received the oblation by his hands, so Veerbhadra cut-off his hands.
  • Phalguni (Bhaga): Bhaga saw the oblation with his eyes, so his eyes were plucked off.
  • Venus (Bhrigu): his beard is pulled off.   
• One may have issues with these above body parts – with afflictions.

Venus’ Exaltation:

• Venus exalts when there is nurturing and motherly love. 
• Venus exalts when the natives gives donation.
• Venus likes royalty and luxury living. 
• Venus likes purity in relations.
• Venus likes to leave ego (sage Bhrigu’s eye in the leg was plucked out by Vishnu, Parashurama surrendered to Rama, Bhrigu surrendered all the wealth to Kasyapa).
• Venus like diplomacy and Karya-sadhaka.      

• Native was overly pampered by their parents and grand parents in the childhood.
• Native took advantage of this pampering and skipped serious education and enjoyed in childhood and wasted a lot of time – especially when connected to Kama Trikonas (3,7,11). 
• Native left his parents (and grand parents) and traveled outside for a career (education / initial career). He never returned home and always stayed away from home – sacrificed his enjoyment, learnt living independently – especially when connected to Arth Trikonas (2,6,10). 
• Someone, who had a safe journey as a solo traveler. When connected to 2nd/7th (Marakas), some relative who has died in an accident during travel (12th, 3rd). Aspects from Saturn / Mars / Ketu are important along with D-9 confirmations.
• At every transition stage college education, career start, first solo travel in life, marriage, child birth, parent’s death – native either is prospering or losing money. Gain or loss depends on the native (Kama trikona or Artha trikona),  is he independent or still dodging to work hard (spoiled by nurturing).   
• Like Bharani, the native is being protected like a mother by the relative shown by the house. Or native is protecting them like mother. 9th lord dispositor in Bharani / Revati – native is protecting father or father is protecting the native. 
• Native is overly concerned about his son (or his first daughter) -about his health / career – he will change his city / leave his career for protecting his son. Native’s further progress will be hampered if the son is detected with a disease. If his children are healthy – native progresses in his life.
• Native and spouse are having generation / height gap. Native married to a sibling’s daughter, or a close cousin (similar to Bharani). 
• Native’s eyes are plucked out due to an accident in travel etc., – 10th from lagna & moon are connected to 8th / 3rd. Also look at D-9 and D-3 for confirmations. 
• Native does not like to oppose any thing – will let go everything – does not complain much (Uttarabhadra had some outbursts of anger, but this nakshatra is completely soft). 
• Tour operators, Guides for Tourists, directing a team of people, handling transport business, transporting in software, PETA, blue cross, cattle rearing etc., are the kind of businesses native is employed in. 
• Has jaw-line fractures, jaw line dislocation issues, eyes, paralysis. Need deep analysis to pronounce these.
• Person is highly diplomatic – like Agni, takes everything as duty. Does not go emotional like Uttarabhadra.  
• Usually helps everyone in the community, friends, relatives etc. 
• The native is constantly in his imaginary world – could be any of the below: indulgence in alcohol, sitting in front of computer alone, transcending in meditation, staying away from the family, extremely materialistic. Kama spoils the native while Artha helps the native on material success.
• Someone who likes to eat porridge. Or teeth are removed and living only on porridge / drinks.
• Native has traveled alone to another city / country – will come back from there unless connected to Shravana.  

• Pair of Fish: Revati is associated with two fish, symbolizing the zodiac sign Pisces. This represents duality, balance, and emotional depth. It also highlights Revati’s connection with spiritual insight and the completion of cycles.

• Nagada / Mridanga / Drum: Mridanga (Mangal Vadya) is played when there is a marriage / naming ceremony / house warming / childbirth / festivals are celebrated. Drum is played when a dead body is taken to the cremation ground. Nagada is played on victory over something by a king / wartime. All these will indicate transformations in life. Every time a transformation happens – native either prospers or loses wealth.

• Shepherd /  Shepherd’s staff: The shepherd or staff represents protection, guidance, and caretaking. It signifies Pooshan’s role as the protector of animals, travelers, and the weak. Revati Nakshatra is known for nurturing, guiding, and offering safe passage to those under its influence.

• Cow, Bull, Calves: In Revati Nakshatra, the cow, bull and calves symbolizes nurturing, patience, and a deep connection to the earth. Cows are seen as gentle and providing, reflecting the Nakshatra’s themes of compassion, sustenance, and spiritual growth. Just as the cow gives milk selflessly, Revati Nakshatra encourages generosity, grounding, and the pursuit of wisdom with a steady, nurturing attitude. The symbolism emphasizes stability and inner calm. 
• Boatman: A boat symbolizes safe passage and transition. Revati is associated with safe travels, both literal and metaphorical, guiding individuals through life’s uncertainties towards a stable, peaceful destination. Represents someone who helps the soul crossing the Vaitarini river.