Nakshatra · Lunar Mansion 15/27
Swati Nakshatra स्वाती
independence · movement · trade · flexibility
Swati is the wind — the nakshatra of independence and movement, ruled by Vayu. Like a reed that bends but never breaks, its natives are self-reliant, adaptable and diplomatic, prizing freedom above all.
| Number | 15th of 27 |
|---|---|
| Zodiac span | 6°40′–20°00′ Libra |
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari) | Rahu (Rahu) |
| Deity | Vayu (the wind god) |
| Symbol | A young shoot or coral blown by the wind |
| Gana (temperament) | Deva |
| Yoni (animal) | Buffalo (male) |
| Nadi (Ayurvedic) | Antya (Kapha) |
| Sanskrit | स्वाती |
Symbol & deity
Swati's symbol is a young shoot or coral blown by the wind, and its presiding deity is Vayu (the wind god). Its special power — its shakti — is the power to scatter and disperse like wind (pradhvamsa shakti). Together these encode the nakshatra's core lesson and gift.
Personality & traits
Strengths: Independent, adaptable, diplomatic, self-reliant and balanced.
Challenges: Restless, indecisive, ungrounded and prone to scattering.
Ruling planet — Rahu
Swati is ruled by Rahu in the Vimshottari system, so a Swati Moon sets Rahu's dasha as the first major life period, and Rahu's nature deeply colours the personality. the north node — obsession, ambition and the hunger of this lifetime.
Career & vocation
Trade and business, diplomacy, travel, law, anything requiring independence and flexibility.