Nakshatra

Swati (स्वाति) nakshatra

Swati is nakshatra number 15 of 27. Ruled by Rahu; deity Vayu, the wind.

Swati at a glance

NakshatraSwati (स्वाति)
Position15 of 27
Ruling planet (Vimshottari dasha)Rahu (18-year mahadasha)
DeityVayu, the wind
Symbola young shoot swaying in the wind
Span in the zodiacLibra 6°40′ to 20°00′
Themesindependence, flexibility, trade

Sign and padas

Swati spans Libra 6°40′ to 20°00′, so it lies in Libra. Every nakshatra is split into four padas, and each pada belongs to a navamsa sign:

PadaDegrees in the signNavamsa sign
16°40′ – 10°00′ (Libra)Sagittarius
210°00′ – 13°20′ (Libra)Capricorn
313°20′ – 16°40′ (Libra)Aquarius
416°40′ – 20°00′ (Libra)Pisces

Dasha and the birth nakshatra

If the Moon was in Swati at birth, this is your birth nakshatra and the Vimshottari dasha begins with the Rahu mahadasha, which lasts 18 years. Traditionally the Rahu period is associated with ambition, reinvention and an appetite for the unfamiliar.

Traditional themes of this nakshatra: independence, flexibility, trade. These are general pointers for one nakshatra and should be read together with the planets in the whole chart.

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Frequently asked questions

Who rules Swati nakshatra?

Swati is ruled by Rahu and its deity is Vayu, the wind.

Which sign does Swati fall in?

Swati spans Libra 6°40′ to 20°00′.

What is the symbol of Swati?

The traditional symbol of Swati is a young shoot swaying in the wind.

· Source: KaalChakra Jyotish’s own astronomical calculation (Vedic sidereal method, Lahiri ayanamsa).

Jyotish is guidance, not medical, legal or financial advice; the final decision is always yours. What is written here is general information based on tradition, not a firm prediction.

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