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Swati Nakshatra
Swati is the wind's star — independent, adaptable, and impossible to cage. Like a young shoot it bends without breaking and finds its own direction. Trade, diplomacy, and self-made paths all prosper here.
| Sidereal span | 6°40′ Libra – 20°00′ Libra (Lahiri) |
|---|---|
| Deity | Vayu (the wind) |
| Symbol | A young shoot swaying in wind |
| Ruling planet | Rahu — a Swati Moon begins life in a Rahu mahadasha |
| Gana (temperament) | Deva |
| In a word | independence, balance, flexibility |
Moon in Swati (janma nakshatra)
A Moon in Swati must have room to move; give it independence and it returns with fairness, charm, and a balance others can lean on.
In Vedic astrology the Moon's nakshatra matters more than the familiar Sun sign: it colors the emotional instincts and — through its ruler, Rahu — sets where your Vimshottari dasha sequence begins.
Marrying (or matching) with a Swati Moon? See Swati's computed compatibility with all 27 nakshatras — ashtakoota guna milan, scored.
Find your Moon nakshatra — free birth chart →
Common questions
Which planet rules Swati nakshatra?
Swati is ruled by Rahu. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Swati begins life in a Rahu mahadasha.
What does the Moon in Swati mean?
A Moon in Swati must have room to move; give it independence and it returns with fairness, charm, and a balance others can lean on.
What is the symbol and deity of Swati?
Swati’s symbol is a young shoot swaying in wind, and its presiding deity is Vayu (the wind). Its span is 6°40′ Libra – 20°00′ Libra (Lahiri sidereal).
Which nakshatra is compatible with Swati?
Compatibility is scored pair by pair in ashtakoota guna milan (36 points across eight kootas). Swati's computed matches with all 27 nakshatras — best and worst — are on the Swati kundli-matching page.