Nakshatra 15 of 27
Swati nakshatra (स्वाति)
Swati is the independent one, 'the sword' or 'the self-going', and sits in Libra. Presided over by the wind and ruled by Rahu, it is flexible, restless and driven by freedom.
Swati nakshatra at a glance
- Ruling planet
- Rahu (Rahu)
- Zodiac sign
- Libra
- Deity
- Vayu, the wind
- Symbol
- A young sprout swaying in the wind
- Gana
- Deva
- Animal symbol
- Male buffalo
- Dasha years
- 18 years (Rahu mahadasha)
Swati personality: strengths and challenges
Strengths
Independence, adaptability, diplomacy and business sense. It bends without breaking.
Challenges
Restlessness, indecision and difficulty committing. Can drift where the wind takes it.
Career and relationships
Career
Trade, business, law, diplomacy, travel, aviation, technology, media and entrepreneurship.
Love and marriage
Needs space and respect for its independence. Settles best with a partner who gives freedom and stays steady.
Swati padas and name letters
Each pada is 3°20'wide and falls in a different navamsa (D9) sign. Traditionally a child's name starts with the syllable of the pada the Moon was in.
| Pada | Name syllable | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ru | Sagittarius |
| 2 | Re | Capricorn |
| 3 | Ro | Aquarius |
| 4 | Ta | Pisces |
Name syllables differ slightly between regional traditions.
Swati nakshatra remedies
Worship Vayu or Hanuman on Saturdays and Tuesdays; regular routines anchor the airy energy.
For the ruling planet Rahu, Saturdayis the traditional day and “Om Rahave Namah” the usual beej mantra. Treat these as supportive habits, not guarantees, and avoid anyone who asks for large payments for remedies.
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Swati nakshatra: common questions
Which planet rules Swati nakshatra?
Swati is ruled by Rahu (Rahu). In the Vimshottari dasha system, a person born in Swati starts life in the Rahu mahadasha, which lasts 18 years in total.
Which zodiac sign is Swati nakshatra in?
Swati lies in Libra (6°40' to 20°00') in the sidereal zodiac.
What are the name letters for Swati nakshatra?
The traditional starting syllables for the four padas of Swati are Ru, Re, Ro, Ta. These vary slightly between regional traditions.
What is the deity of Swati nakshatra?
Vayu, the wind. The symbol is a young sprout swaying in the wind, and the nakshatra belongs to the Deva gana.
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