Nakshatra 15 of 27 · Libra (Tula) · Lord Rahu
Swati
The independent reed that bends but never breaks.
At a glance
Ruling planet
Rahu
Deity
Vayu
Symbol
A young plant shoot swaying in the wind
Gana
Deva
Swati is the fifteenth nakshatra, spanning 6°40' to 20°00' of Libra. It is ruled by Rahu, presided over by Vayu (the wind), and symbolised by a young shoot bending freely in the breeze.

Personality
Swati personality
Swati is the wind: free, independent and adaptable. People with a strong Swati Moon value their autonomy above almost anything and move flexibly around obstacles rather than forcing through them. Rahu gives ambition and an unconventional streak, while Vayu gives a self-going, diplomatic nature that scatters and gathers like air.
Strengths
- ·Independent and self-reliant
- ·Flexible and adaptable
- ·Diplomatic and balanced
- ·Ambitious in its own quiet way
Challenges
- ·Resists commitment and constraint
- ·Can be restless or ungrounded
- ·Indecisive when pulled both ways
- ·Keeps others at arm's length
Career
Swati career and work
Swati suits business and trade, diplomacy and law, travel and aviation, independent ventures, and any field that rewards flexibility, negotiation and self-direction. They often do best working for themselves.
Professions often linked to Swati: Independent business and entrepreneurship, trade, law, and innovation.
Love
Swati in love and relationships
In love Swati needs room to breathe and a partner who respects their independence. They are charming and balanced (Libra) but can resist being pinned down, valuing a relationship of two free equals over a clinging bond.
The data
Swati nakshatra facts
Position
15 of 27
Sidereal span
6°40' to 20°00' Libra
Rashi (sign)
Libra (Tula)
Ruling planet (dasha lord)
Rahu
Deity
Vayu (the wind god)
Symbol
A young plant shoot swaying in the wind (also coral)
Gana
Deva
Yoni (compatibility)
Buffalo (male)
Naming syllables
Roo, Re, Ro, Ta
Pada navamsa signs
Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces
Associated star
Arcturus (Alpha Bootis)
The four padas
The four padas of Swati
Every nakshatra splits into four padas (quarters) of 3°20′. Each pada maps to a navamsa sign, which adds a finer layer of meaning to a Moon or planet sitting here. Swati’s four padas land in these navamsa signs, in order:
Pada 1
Sagittarius navamsa
Syllable: Roo
Pada 2
Capricorn navamsa
Syllable: Re
Pada 3
Aquarius navamsa
Syllable: Ro
Pada 4
Pisces navamsa
Syllable: Ta
In the Hindu naming tradition (namakaran), a child born under Swati is often given a name starting with one of these syllables (Roo, Re, Ro, Ta), picked by the pada the Moon falls in.
Which pada your Moon lands in comes down to its exact degree, and that needs your real birth time. A full reading pins down your Moon nakshatra and pada from your birth details.
Remedy
Swati remedy and deity
Its deity is Vayu, the wind; Hanuman worship and pranayama are traditionally used for flexibility and movement.
These are traditional devotional practices, not guaranteed outcomes.
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What is your Moon nakshatra?
Your birth, or janma, nakshatra is the one your Moon was in when you were born. It’s one of the most personal points in a Vedic chart, shaping your mind, your instincts and your dasha timeline. Destivio works out your exact Moon nakshatra and pada from your birth date, time and place, then reads it back to you in plain language.
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Swati nakshatra FAQ
What planet rules Swati nakshatra?
Rahu rules Swati, adding ambition, independence and an unconventional drive to its airy, flexible nature.
Why is Swati linked to the wind?
Its deity is Vayu, the wind god, and its symbol is a shoot swaying in the breeze. Swati is about freedom, movement and the ability to bend without breaking.
What is the fixed star of Swati?
Arcturus, the bright star in Bootes (Alpha Bootis), is associated with Swati.
