Swati nakshatra
स्वाति15 of 27- Lord: Rahu
- Deity: Vayu
- Where it sits: Libra
The Moon in this nakshatra
- 11-10-2026, 10:33 PM to 11:52 PM, 12 Oct
- 08-11-2026, 5:53 AM to 7:24 AM, 9 Nov
- 05-12-2026, 11:49 AM to 1:38 PM, 6 Dec
Times are IST. The Moon changing nakshatra is a single instant — the same in every city, so there is no separate time for yours.
At a glance
- LordRahu
- DeityVayu
- SymbolA young shoot swaying in the wind
- GanaDeva
- YoniBuffalo
- ElementAir
- MotivationKama
- DoshaVata
- GenderFemale
- Where it sits6°40' – 20°00' Libra
About Swati nakshatra
Swati's devata is Vayu, the wind. Nobody can tie the wind down, and that is this nakshatra's nature. People born here love their freedom above everything.
What they are like
- Freedom above all
- Skilled at bargaining
- Sociable and soft
- Makes their own place
- Knows how to keep a balance
- Fond of travel
- Talks their way through
- Finds ties heavy
Strong side / Weak side
Strong side
- Rises on their own strength
- Good in business
- Settles a quarrel
- Adjusts to any situation
Weak side
- Keeps changing their decision
- Does not stay in one place
- Overthinks
- Drifts with other people's opinions
Padas and name syllables
| Pada | Syllable | Navamsa rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ru (रू) | Sagittarius |
| 2 | Re (रे) | Capricorn |
| 3 | Ro (रो) | Aquarius |
| 4 | Ta (ता) | Pisces |
Work that suits
- Trade, import and export
- Negotiation and broking
- Aviation and transport
- Freelance and consulting
- Law and mediation
Watch in health
- Breathing and lungs
- Gas and bloating
- Skin
Nakshatra mantra
ॐ वायवे नमः
Chant it 108 times a day. Best day: Saturday.
Remedies
- Worship Hanuman ji on Saturday
- Chant 'Om Raam Rahave Namah'
- Wear blue and grey
- Put out grain for birds
- Donate sesame and mustard oil
Nakshatra matching
A nakshatra settles 21 of the 36 gunas — Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi. The other 15 need both Moon rashis, which a nakshatra does not fix.
Matches best with
Matches least with
Do the full guna milanCommon questions
Which planet rules Swati nakshatra?
Swati is ruled by Rahu. That is why the Vimshottari dasha begins with Rahu for someone born in Swati.
Which rashi does Swati nakshatra fall in?
All of Swati sits in Libra — from 6°40' to 20°0'.
Which syllable should a baby born in Swati nakshatra be named with?
Ru, Re, Ro or Ta, depending on the pada. The syllable comes from the pada the Moon stood in at birth.
What are the gana and yoni of Swati nakshatra?
Swati's gana is Deva and its yoni is Buffalo. In marriage matching, gana settles 6 points and nadi 8.