Swati Nakshatra
Lunar mansion 15 of 27 — ruled by Rahu
Swati is the 15th of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology, spanning 186.667° to 200° sidereal. It is ruled by Rahu, presided over by the deity Vayu / Wind, and its power symbol is the shoot of corn / sword.
Swati nakshatra characteristics
People born with the Moon in Swati tend to reflect the nature of its ruling planet, Rahu — intense ambition, unconventional thinking and hunger for experience. Its Deva gana gives a gentle, refined and benevolent ("divine" temperament) disposition, while its Tamasic guna colours how that energy expresses in daily life. The core life aim (purushartha) of Swati is Artha — wealth, security and worldly achievement.
| Ruling planet | Rahu |
|---|---|
| Deity | Vayu / Wind |
| Symbol | Shoot of Corn / Sword |
| Gana (temperament) | Deva |
| Guna (nature) | Tamasic |
| Animal (yoni) | Male Buffalo |
| Life aim (purushartha) | Artha |
| Direction | South |
| Degrees (sidereal) | 186.667° to 200° sidereal |
The four padas of Swati
Each nakshatra is divided into four quarters (padas) of 3°20′ each, mapping onto the Navamsa (D9) chart. In Swati, the padas carry these emphases:
- Pada 1 — Dharma emphasis, a Rahu-ruled quarter of Swati.
- Pada 2 — Artha emphasis, a Rahu-ruled quarter of Swati.
- Pada 3 — Kama emphasis, a Rahu-ruled quarter of Swati.
- Pada 4 — Moksha emphasis, a Rahu-ruled quarter of Swati.
Swati in your chart
Your birth (Janam) nakshatra is set by the Moon's exact sidereal position at birth, so knowing your Swati placement means knowing your Moon's degree. Navagraha computes this precisely with the Swiss Ephemeris and explains what Swati means for your temperament, relationships, career timing and Vimshottari dasha — because the nakshatra lord (Rahu) also opens your dasha sequence.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Swati nakshatra?
Swati nakshatra is ruled by Rahu. This planet also begins the Vimshottari dasha sequence for anyone born under Swati.
Which deity rules Swati nakshatra?
The presiding deity of Swati is Vayu / Wind, and its power symbol is the shoot of corn / sword.
What are the degrees of Swati nakshatra?
Swati spans 186.667° to 200° sidereal, the 15th of the 27 nakshatras.
Is Swati a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges — Swati carries a Deva gana and a life aim of Artha. What matters most is how its lord Rahu is placed in your full birth chart, which Navagraha reads for you.
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