Swati Nakshatra
Ruled by Rahu · Libra · Deva gana
Swati is the 15th of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions). It spans 6°40′ Libra to 20°00′ Libra of the sidereal zodiac, which places it in Libra. Its ruling planet is Rahu, its deity is Vayu, the wind god, and its symbol is a young shoot swaying in the wind.
Swati nakshatra: personality and nature
Swati is independent, flexible and diplomatic, associated with trade, freedom and adaptability, like a plant that bends with the wind.
Love and relationships
Gentle and fair-minded, but needing space and freedom.
Career and work
Business, trade, law and diplomacy, travel and aviation, and sales.
What to watch for
Restlessness and indecision. As with any placement, the Moon's sign and house, the planets aspecting it and the running dasha change how Swati shows up in a particular chart.
The four padas of Swati
Each nakshatra is divided into four padas of 3°20′, and each pada falls in one navamsa (D9) sign, which colours how the nakshatra expresses and matters for marriage reading.
- Pada 1: 6°40′ Libra to 10°00′ Libra, Sagittarius navamsa.
- Pada 2: 10°00′ Libra to 13°20′ Libra, Capricorn navamsa.
- Pada 3: 13°20′ Libra to 16°40′ Libra, Aquarius navamsa.
- Pada 4: 16°40′ Libra to 20°00′ Libra, Pisces navamsa.
Swati and the Vimshottari dasha
A person whose Moon is in Swati begins life in the Rahu Mahadasha, the full length of which is 18 years. How much of it remains at birth depends on how far the Moon has travelled through Swati. The Jupiter Mahadasha follows. The Vimshottari dasha system derives from the Moon's nakshatra, so this is why the nakshatra matters for timing.
Compatibility: gana, yoni and nadi
In Ashtakoota (Guna Milan) matching, Swati counts as Deva gana, Buffalo yoni (male) and Antya nadi. Gana and yoni describe temperament and instinctive compatibility. Nadi carries the most weight, 8 of the 36 points, and scores zero when both partners share the same nadi. These are read from each partner's Moon nakshatra, so the full pair of charts should be considered together.
For informational and self-reflection purposes only. Not financial, medical, legal, or professional advice.
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Swati nakshatra: common questions
Rahu rules Swati. A Moon here starts the 18-year Rahu Mahadasha in the Vimshottari system.
Swati spans 6°40′ Libra to 20°00′ Libra of the sidereal zodiac, so it lies in Libra.
Pada 1 falls in the Sagittarius navamsa; Pada 2 falls in the Capricorn navamsa; Pada 3 falls in the Aquarius navamsa; Pada 4 falls in the Pisces navamsa.
Swati is Deva gana, Buffalo yoni (male) and Antya nadi.
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