Swati at a glance
| Hindi name | स्वाति |
|---|---|
| Number | 15 of 27 |
| Span | 6°40′ Tula – 20°00′ Tula |
| Rashi | Tula (Libra) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Rahu (राहु) |
| Deity | Vayu, the wind |
| Symbol | Young sprout swaying in the wind |
| Gana | Deva |
| Yoni | Buffalo |
| Nadi | Antya |
Swati nakshatra name letters
| Pada | Letter | अक्षर | Rashi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ru | रू | Tula (Libra) |
| 2 | Re | रे | Tula (Libra) |
| 3 | Ro | रो | Tula (Libra) |
| 4 | Ta | ता | Tula (Libra) |
Not sure of the pada? The nakshatra calculator works it out from the date, time and place of birth.
Nature of Swati
Independent and flexible; trade and movement. The presiding deity, Vayu, the wind, colours its qualities, and its lord Rahu sets the first planetary period (mahadasha) for anyone born with the Moon here.
When is the Moon next in Swati?
Sun, 8 Nov, Sun, 6 Dec, Sat, 2 Jan (by the nakshatra at sunrise, New Delhi). Many families choose these days for ceremonies suited to Swati; see today's panchang.
Swati nakshatra: common questions
What are the name letters for Swati nakshatra?
By pada: pada 1 – Ru (रू); pada 2 – Re (रे); pada 3 – Ro (रो); pada 4 – Ta (ता). A baby born in Swati is traditionally given a name starting with the syllable of their birth pada.
Who is the lord of Swati nakshatra?
Rahu (राहु) is the ruling planet of Swati, which begins the Rahu mahadasha for those born in it. Its presiding deity is Vayu, the wind.
Which rashi does Swati belong to?
All four padas of Swati fall in Tula (Libra).
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Swati?
Swati has Deva gana, Buffalo yoni and Antya nadi. These three are among the eight kootas compared in kundli milan (guna milan) before a marriage.