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Swati Nakshatra

The wind star: independence, flexibility and trade.

Swati is a young shoot moving in the wind: flexible, independent and able to bend without breaking. Natives are diplomatic, fair-minded and good at business. Rahu as lord gives ambition and comfort with the foreign and new.

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Span: Libra 6°40′ – Libra 20°00′
Ruling planet: Rahu
Deity: Vayu
Symbol: Young shoot in the wind
Gana: Deva
Yoni: Buffalo (male)

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At a glance

Swati nakshatra facts

Meaning of the name	The independent one, or the sword
Zodiac span	Libra 6°40′ to Libra 20°00′ (sidereal)
Sign	Libra
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord)	Rahu · Mahadasha of 18 years
Presiding deity	Vayu
Symbol	Young shoot in the wind
Gana (temperament)	Deva
Yoni (animal)	Buffalo, male
Nadi	Antya (Kapha)
Nature (for muhurta)	Chara (movable): good for travel, vehicles, moving house and anything that should keep moving
Naming syllables	Ru, Re, Ro, Ta

Vayu, the wind god, presides; the symbol is a young plant swaying in the breeze, an image of freedom, adaptability and self-reliance.

Personality

Swati traits

Strengths

Diplomatic and polite
Adaptable and resilient
Good business sense
Values fairness and freedom

Challenges

Indecision
Restlessness and scattered goals
Difficulty with commitment

Careers that suit Swati

Business and tradeLaw and diplomacyTravel and aviationSales and marketingImport–exportYoga and breathwork

Four quarters

The four padas of Swati

Pada 1

Syllable “Ru”

Libra 6°40′ – Libra 10°00′ · Navamsa Sagittarius (lord Jupiter)

Sagittarius navamsa (Jupiter): philosophical and optimistic; independent thinkers.

Pada 2

Syllable “Re”

Libra 10°00′ – Libra 13°20′ · Navamsa Capricorn (lord Saturn)

Capricorn navamsa (Saturn): ambitious and practical; strong in business.

Pada 3

Syllable “Ro”

Libra 13°20′ – Libra 16°40′ · Navamsa Aquarius (lord Saturn)

Aquarius navamsa (Saturn): innovative and humanitarian; networks and causes.

Pada 4

Syllable “Ta”

Libra 16°40′ – Libra 20°00′ · Navamsa Pisces (lord Jupiter)

Pisces navamsa (Jupiter): imaginative and spiritual; flexible and kind.

Love and marriage

Swati in relationships

Kind and fair partners who need space. A controlling partner makes them withdraw.

Gana

Deva

Temperament match (6 points)

Yoni

Buffalo

Same yoni: Hasta

Nadi

Antya (Kapha)

Same nadi (Nadi dosha): Krittika, Rohini, Ashlesha, Magha…

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Wellbeing and practice

Health and spiritual practice

Health

Lungs, skin and nerves; breathing practices are especially helpful.

Traditional practice

Worship of Goddess Saraswati and breath practices (pranayama) suit this wind star.

Traditional associations, not medical advice.

Common questions

Swati FAQs

Which planet rules Swati nakshatra?

Rahu. People born with the Moon in Swati begin life in Rahu Mahadasha, which lasts 18 years in full; the balance at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the star.

What are the naming syllables for Swati?

Ru (pada 1), Re (pada 2), Ro (pada 3), Ta (pada 4). Traditionally a child's name begins with the syllable of the Moon's pada at birth.

Which zodiac sign is Swati in?

Swati lies wholly in Libra, from Libra 6°40′ to Libra 20°00′.

What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Swati?

Gana: Deva. Yoni: male buffalo. Nadi: Antya (Kapha). These are three of the eight factors (kootas) in Ashtakoota Kundli matching.

Is Swati a good nakshatra?

Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges. Swati is a Chara nakshatra, traditionally suited to travel, vehicles, moving house and anything that should keep moving. A person's results depend on the whole birth chart, not the birth star alone.