Nakshatra · Swati
Swathi nakshatra (Swati): ruled by Rahu, in Tula rashi
Swati is the 15th of the 27 nakshatras. Its rashi and padas, its lord and dasha, its gana, yoni and nadi for matching, and its nature for muhurat.
In short
Swathi nakshatra (Swati) is the 15th of the 27 nakshatras, 186°40'–200° of the sidereal zodiac, with all 4 padas in Tula (Libra). Its lord is Rahu, so people born in it start life in Rahu's 18-year Vimshottari dasha. It is Deva gana and Antya nadi.
Swati nakshatra at a glance
| Swati | |
|---|---|
| Number | 15th of 27 |
| Also spelled | Swathi |
| Span | 186°40'–200° of the sidereal zodiac |
| Rashi | all 4 padas in Tula (Libra) |
| Lord | Rahu, whose Vimshottari dasha lasts 18 years |
| Gana | Deva |
| Yoni | Mahisha (buffalo) |
| Nadi | Antya |
| Nature (muhurat) | Chara (moving) |
| Marriage star | Yes, one of the eleven (Muhurta Chintamani ch. 6) |
The 4 padas of Swati
Each pada is 3°20'. The pada decides the rashi when a nakshatra spans two signs, and places the Moon in a navamsa (D9) sign.
| Pada | Span | Rashi | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 186°40'–190° | Tula (Libra) | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| Pada 2 | 190°–193°20' | Tula (Libra) | Makara (Capricorn) |
| Pada 3 | 193°20'–196°40' | Tula (Libra) | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| Pada 4 | 196°40'–200° | Tula (Libra) | Meena (Pisces) |
Read more on Tula (Libra).
Swati and the Vimshottari dasha
Rahu rules Swati, and also Ardra and Shatabhisha. A person born at the very start of Swati has the whole 18 years of Rahu's dasha ahead; born near its end, only a little. The next dasha is Jupiter's. See Rahu in astrology.
Swati in matching and muhurat
In Ashtakoot matching, Swati gives the gana, yoni and nadi of a birth star: Deva, Mahisha (buffalo) and Antya. Two people with the same nadi get 0 of its 8 points, the Nadi dosha, unless one of the exceptions Charak lists applies. Check two stars with the free star matching.
For muhurat, Swati is Chara (moving), a star suited to travel, vehicles and outings. It is one of the eleven marriage stars.
Questions about Swati nakshatra
Which rashi is Swati nakshatra?
Swati has all 4 padas in Tula (Libra). Which rashi applies to you depends on your pada.
Who is the lord of Swati nakshatra?
Rahu rules Swati, as it rules Ardra and Shatabhisha. If you were born in Swati, your first Vimshottari dasha is Rahu's, which lasts 18 years in full.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Swati?
Swati is Deva gana, Mahisha yoni (buffalo) and Antya nadi (K. S. Charak's tables). These are used in Ashtakoot matching.
Is Swati a good nakshatra for marriage?
For a wedding date, yes: Swati is one of the eleven stars Muhurta Chintamani ch. 6 names for marriage. For a couple, what matters is how the two birth stars match, not the star alone.
What is Swati nakshatra in English?
In English, Swati is the 15th lunar mansion (nakshatra) of the Vedic zodiac, 186°40' to 200° of the sidereal zodiac, all in Libra.
Sources
- The 27 nakshatras of 13°20' and their 4 padas of 3°20': Astrojar's engine (Lahiri ayanamsa, sidereal zodiac).
- Nakshatra lords and Vimshottari years: BPHS, the chapter on the Vimshottari dasha, as coded in Astrojar's engine (Ketu 7, Venus 20, Sun 6, Moon 10, Mars 7, Rahu 18, Jupiter 16, Saturn 19, Mercury 17 years).
- Gana, yoni and nadi: K. S. Charak, Elements of Vedic Astrology, ch. XXVII (pp. 456, 458, 460), the tables Astrojar's star matching uses.
- Nature of each star for muhurat: Muhurta Chintamani ch. 2. The eleven marriage stars: Muhurta Chintamani ch. 6.
This is the traditional reading of the classical texts, given for learning and reflection. It is not a prediction for you, and not medical, legal or financial advice.
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