Swati Nakshatra
Swati is the fifteenth of the 27 nakshatras and lies entirely within Libra. Ruled by Rahu with Vayu (the wind god) as its deity, it is seen as the nakshatra of independence, adaptability and balance. Swati natives are independent, diplomatic and quick to adjust to changing circumstances.
Lucky colour, number and direction are taken from Swati's ruling planet, Rahu.
The Swati personality
Swati natives are independent, adaptable and diplomatic. As Vayu's nakshatra, they bend with changing circumstances; they treasure freedom and keep their balance.
Strengths
- Independent and self-reliant
- A gift for diplomacy and balance
- Adaptable, bending with change
- A head for business and dealing
Watch-outs
- Too much independence, keeping others at a distance
- Indecision (the Libra influence)
- Restlessness and a lack of steadiness (Vayu's influence)
- Turning overly practical or calculating at times
Swati male and female natives
Below is the general nature of Swati's male and female natives, across temperament, career, marriage and health. Physical traits: often refined, balanced and naturally supple.
Swati Male
Independent, diplomatic and quick to adjust. As Vayu's nakshatra he carries flexibility and balance. He just needs to watch restlessness and a habit of keeping distance.
Business, trade, diplomacy, law, media and travel suit him. With Rahu's touch, independent ventures and unconventional work suit him too.
Affectionate yet independent, he wants a partner who respects his freedom. If he watches indecision and a habit of keeping distance, the bond stays balanced.
The chest, breathing and teeth are sensitive. With Vayu's influence, gas and wind-related issues can trouble him, so breathing practice and a balanced routine help.
Swati Female
Independent, skilled at diplomacy and adaptable. She likes balance, but should watch restlessness and too much independence.
She does well in business, diplomacy, law, media and travel-related work, wherever freedom and communication meet.
Affectionate yet she values her freedom. Open communication and closeness keep married life steady and happy.
Care for the chest and teeth. Breathing practice, a balanced diet and a regular routine keep wind-related issues and restlessness down.
Swati nakshatra mantra
Swati's deity is Vayu (the wind god). The mantra below is chanted to strengthen Swati's energy, especially on the day the Moon is in Swati nakshatra.
Om Vayave Namah
Chant 108 times · most auspicious on a Swati nakshatra day or on a Saturday.
What Swati favours, and what to avoid
Swati is a Chara (movable) nakshatra, so by its nature certain activities are considered more auspicious in it.
Favourable for
- Starting travel and new journeys
- Buying vehicles and planting a garden
- Changing home or residence
- Trade and dealing in movable goods
Better to avoid
- Permanent, fixed commitments and long vows
- Construction and works that put down roots
- Work that calls for stillness and calm
The 4 padas and name letters of Swati
Every nakshatra divides into 4 padas (quarters), and each pada has its own navamsa. Babies born in Swati are traditionally named beginning with its syllables: Ru, Re, Ro, Ta.
1Pada 1 · Sagittarius navamsa (Jupiter)
Jupiter makes this quarter more knowledge-loving, honest and generous, with a broad outlook.
2Pada 2 · Capricorn navamsa (Saturn)
Saturn makes this quarter more serious, hardworking and practical, shrewd at dealing.
3Pada 3 · Aquarius navamsa (Saturn)
Saturn makes this quarter more disciplined, patient and determined, holding to its goals.
4Pada 4 · Pisces navamsa (Jupiter)
Jupiter makes this quarter more generous, spiritual and balanced, with a fair-minded outlook.
Swati compatibility
The guidance below is based on Swati's yoni (Buffalo) and gana (Deva (divine)) and is a general indication only. A precise match needs the full Ashtakoot guna-milan of both charts.
Good match
Swati matches well with nakshatras friendly to its Deva gana and Buffalo yoni, where balance and understanding meet on both sides. A partner who respects their freedom suits them best.
Needs care
A little care helps with yoni-opposed or very clingy, Rakshasa-gana nakshatras, especially when their ideas of freedom and closeness diverge.
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Swati, frequently asked questions
Rahu is the ruling planet (nakshatra swami) of Swati nakshatra, so Rahu's qualities show strongly in its natives.
Swati spans Libra 6°40′ to 20°00′, within the Libra sign.
Swati natives are independent, adaptable and diplomatic. As Vayu's nakshatra, they bend with changing circumstances; they treasure freedom and keep their balance.
Swati's independent, balanced energy blooms in work that offers freedom, communication and trade. Business, trade, diplomacy, law, media and travel suit them well. With Rahu's touch they also take to independent ventures and new, unconventional work.
Independent, diplomatic and quick to adjust. As Vayu's nakshatra he carries flexibility and balance. He just needs to watch restlessness and a habit of keeping distance.
Independent, skilled at diplomacy and adaptable. She likes balance, but should watch restlessness and too much independence.
The mantra for Swati nakshatra is "Om Vayave Namah", dedicated to its deity Vayu (the wind god).
Swati's four padas begin with Ru, Re, Ro, Ta. By tradition, a baby is named starting with the syllable of its pada.
Rahu rules Swati, so its lucky colour is smoke grey, lucky number is 4 and favourable direction is south-west.
The deity of Swati is Vayu (the wind god).
Swati's symbol is Young sprout in the wind / coral.
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