Key attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Rahu (18-year dasha) |
| Rashi span | Tula |
| Gana (temperament) | Deva |
| Nadi | Antya |
| Yoni (symbol) | Buffalo |
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Swati Nakshatra (15 of 27)
Swati nakshatra (#15 of 27): ruling planet Rahu, Deva gana, Antya nadi, Buffalo yoni. Personality, strengths and matching guide.
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Overview
Swati is the 15th of 27 lunar mansions, spanning Tula, ruled by Rahu with Deva gana and Antya nadi.
The 4 padas of Swati
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa (D9) | Pada lord | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 186°40′–190°00′ | Dhanu | Jupiter | Ru |
| Pada 2 | 190°00′–193°20′ | Makara | Saturn | Re |
| Pada 3 | 193°20′–196°40′ | Kumbha | Saturn | Ro |
| Pada 4 | 196°40′–200°00′ | Meena | Jupiter | Taa |
Each pada is exactly one navamsa (3°20′), so the pada sets the D9 sign that refines a reading. The name syllable (akshar) is the traditional avakahada-chakra starting sound for a baby born in that pada — see baby names for Swati →.
Essence of Swati
Swati, the independent wind, bends without breaking. Self-made and diplomatic, you find your own path and keep your balance on it.
People born in Swati carry the Deva temperament and Buffalo yoni symbolism. In marriage matching, Antya nadi pairings need a careful check for nadi dosha and its classical cancellations — never a verdict from the nakshatra name alone.
Compatibility shortlist
Nakshatras often cross-checked with Swati in classical gun milan (starting points — always verify with the full 36-gun calculator):
Matching notes
In kundli milan, Swati's Deva gana, Antya nadi and Buffalo yoni each enter the 36-gun count. Same-nadi pairings create nadi dosha (with classical cancellations); yoni compatibility follows the traditional animal-friendship grid. The only reliable way to read it is the full ashtakoota — run one free below.
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FAQ
What is Swati nakshatra good for?
Swati (Deva gana, Antya nadi) is classically associated with Swati, the independent wind, bends without breaking. Self-made and diplomatic, you find your own path and keep your bala — read in the context of the full birth chart, not in isolation.
Which nakshatras match well with Swati?
In gun milan, Swati's Deva gana and Buffalo yoni are compared koota-by-koota. Classical shortlists often include Ashwini, Bharani, Mrigashira — but the full 36-gun score is the only reliable check.
What is the ruling planet of Swati?
Rahu rules Swati in the vimshottari dasha system (18 years in the 120-year cycle).
What are the name letters (akshar) for Swati nakshatra?
Babies born in Swati are traditionally named starting with Ru, Re, Ro, Taa — one syllable per pada (1–4), from the avakahada chakra. See our Swati baby-name list for examples.