Swati nakshatra
स्वाति · ruled by Rahu · 6°40′ Tula – 19°60′ Tula
Swati is nakshatra 15 of the 27 lunar mansions, spanning 6°40′ Tula to 19°60′ Tula; it is ruled by Rahu. It is the nakshatra of independence, movement and trade. Swati natives are traditionally diplomatic, self-reliant, fair-minded and good at business; they need freedom to move.
What is Swati like?
Swati (Arcturus) is ruled by Vayu, the wind, and its symbol is a young shoot swaying in the breeze — flexible but rooted. It is the nakshatra of independence, movement and trade. Swati natives are traditionally diplomatic, self-reliant, fair-minded and good at business; they need freedom to move. Rahu adds adaptability and interest in foreign places and new ideas.
Key strengths
- Independence
- Diplomacy
- Business sense
- Flexibility
Traditional fields of work
Trade and business, travel, diplomacy, law, aviation, sales and independent professions.
What are the four padas and name syllables?
| Pada | Starts at | Navamsa sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6°40′ Tula | Dhanu | Ru (रू) |
| 2 | 10°00′ Tula | Makara | Re (रे) |
| 3 | 13°20′ Tula | Kumbha | Ro (रो) |
| 4 | 16°40′ Tula | Meena | Ta (ता) |
How does Swati shape your dasha timeline?
With the Moon in Swati, life begins in Rahu mahadasha. Rahu’s full period is 18 years; the portion remaining at birth equals the fraction of Swati the Moon had still to cross. A Moon at the start of Swati gives almost the full 18 years, while one near the end gives only months. Jupiter dasha (16 years) follows.
How does Swati work in guna milan?
Nadi dosha traditionally arises with partners who share the Antya nadi: Krittika, Rohini, Ashlesha, Magha, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Revati. Tradition cancels it in cases such as the same nakshatra with different padas.
Same gana (Deva) — full 6 Gana points: Ashwini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Anuradha, Shravana, Revati.
Same yoni (Buffalo) — full 4 Yoni points: Hasta.
What else do people ask about Swati?
Who is the lord of Swati nakshatra?
Swati is ruled by Rahu, and its deity is Vayu (wind). People born with the Moon in Swati begin life in the Rahu Vimshottari dasha (a 18-year period, partly elapsed at birth), followed by Jupiter.
What are the name syllables for Swati nakshatra?
The traditional namakshar for the four padas are Ru, Re, Ro, Ta (रू, रे, रो, ता). The syllable depends on the pada the Moon occupied at birth.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Swati?
Swati is Deva gana, Buffalo yoni (male) and Antya nadi. These are used in Ashtakoot guna milan.
Which zodiac sign is Swati in?
Swati spans 6°40′ Tula to 19°60′ Tula, so it lies in Tula.
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