Nakshatra 15 of 27
Swati Nakshatra
Swati belongs to Vayu, the wind god. It is linked with independence, adaptability, movement and commerce.
Zodiac range6°40′ Libra – 20°00′ Libra
Ruling planetRahu
DeityVayu
SymbolYoung shoot blown by the wind
GanaDeva
RashiLibra
Traditional themes
Swati is traditionally associated with independence, flexibility, trade. Its ruling planet, Rahu, is also the lord of the first Vimshottari Dasha for anyone born with the Moon in Swati, who begins life in the Rahu Mahadasha (18 years in full, of which only a balance remains at birth).
The Deva gana places Swati among the divine (gentle, idealistic) temperaments used in nakshatra-based compatibility checks.
The four padas of Swati
| Pada | Range | Navamsa sign | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 6°40′ Libra – 10°00′ Libra | Sagittarius | Ru |
| Pada 2 | 10°00′ Libra – 13°20′ Libra | Capricorn | Re |
| Pada 3 | 13°20′ Libra – 16°40′ Libra | Aquarius | Ro |
| Pada 4 | 16°40′ Libra – 20°00′ Libra | Pisces | Ta |
Name syllables (namakshar) are traditionally used to choose the first sound of a baby’s name: Ru, Re, Ro, Ta. Find yours.
Is Swati your birth star? Your Janma Nakshatra depends on the Moon's exact position at birth. Use the Nakshatra calculator to find yours and its pada.