Swati nakshatra: traits, ruling planet, deity and career
Swati is nakshatra 15 of 27. Its name means "The independent one". Here is its ruling planet, deity, personality, career themes and name syllables.
Swati is the 15th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 6°40′–20°00′ Tula (Libra). It is ruled by Rahu; its deity is Vayu (symbol: young shoot in wind). Swati natives are independent, flexible and diplomatic, like a young shoot that bends in the wind; natives are good at business but find decisions hard. Name syllables: Ru, Re, Ro, Ta.
Meaning, deity and symbol of Swati
"Swati" means "The independent one". Its presiding deity is Vayu and its symbol is young shoot in wind. It covers 6°40′–20°00′ Tula (Libra) of the sidereal zodiac.
Swati nakshatra personality
People with the Moon in Swati are independent, flexible and diplomatic, like a young shoot that bends in the wind; natives are good at business but find decisions hard.
Career themes: business and trade, law, diplomacy, travel.
The four padas of Swati
| Pada | Degrees | Name syllable | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6°40′–10°00′ Libra | Ru | Tula (Libra) | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 2 | 10°00′–13°20′ Libra | Re | Tula (Libra) | Makar (Capricorn) |
| 3 | 13°20′–16°40′ Libra | Ro | Tula (Libra) | Kumbh (Aquarius) |
| 4 | 16°40′–20°00′ Libra | Ta | Tula (Libra) | Meen (Pisces) |
Each pada spans 3°20′. The navamsa (D9) sign of the pada is read for marriage and inner strength.
Kundli matching and dasha
- Gana: Deva
- Yoni: Buffalo
- Nadi: Antya (Kapha)
- First Mahadasha: Rahu (18 years in full; you are born with the remaining part of it)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Swati nakshatra?
Rahu (Rahu). People born in Swati begin life in the Rahu Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 18 years in full.
Which rashi is Swati nakshatra in?
Tula (Libra). It spans 6°40′–20°00′ Tula (Libra).
What are the name syllables for Swati nakshatra?
Ru, Re, Ro, Ta. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the birth pada.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Swati?
Gana: Deva, yoni: Buffalo, nadi: Antya (Kapha). All three are used in kundli matching.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon's position at your birth, using your date, time and place of birth. The ZodiacDNA nakshatra calculator does it for you, 100% free.
Source and method
Degrees use the sidereal (Lahiri) zodiac, with each nakshatra spanning 13°20′. Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari dasha order; deity, symbol, gana and yoni follow the classical texts.