Swati Nakshatra (स्वाति)
Swati is the 15th of the 27 nakshatras. Tradition associates it with independence, flexibility, diplomacy and a love of freedom.
- Zodiac span
- 6°40′ to 20°00′ Tula (Libra)
- Ruling planet
- Rahu
- Deity
- Vayu (wind)
- Symbol
- Young shoot swaying in the wind
- Gana
- Deva
- Nadi
- Antya
- Yoni
- Buffalo
- Moon sign(s)
- Tula (Libra)
Guna Milan with other nakshatras
Typical Ashtakoot scores, using the middle of each nakshatra. Your real score depends on the exact Moon degree (and Manglik needs full charts), so use the free calculator for an exact answer.
All 27 scores for a Swati boy
| Bharani भरणी | 29.5/36 | |
| Chitra चित्रा | 28/36 | |
| Swati स्वाति | 28/36 | |
| Ardra आर्द्रा | 27/36 | |
| Punarvasu पुनर्वसु | 27/36 | |
| Ashwini अश्विनी | 26.5/36 | |
| Hasta हस्त | 26.5/36 | |
| Pushya पुष्य | 26.5/36 | |
| Mrigashira मृगशिरा | 26/36 | |
| Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढ़ा | 26/36 | |
| Purva Bhadrapada पूर्वा भाद्रपद | 26/36 | |
| Uttara Phalguni उत्तरा फाल्गुनी | 25.5/36 | |
| Purva Phalguni पूर्वा फाल्गुनी | 24.5/36 | |
| Uttara Ashadha उत्तराषाढ़ा | 22.5/36 | |
| Mula मूल | 22/36 | |
| Shravana श्रवण | 22/36 | |
| Anuradha अनुराधा | Bhakoot | 21.5/36 |
| Dhanishta धनिष्ठा | 21/36 | |
| Shatabhisha शतभिषा | 20/36 | |
| Vishakha विशाखा | 20/36 | |
| Uttara Bhadrapada उत्तरा भाद्रपद | Bhakoot | 19.5/36 |
| Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठा | Bhakoot | 16.5/36 |
| Rohini रोहिणी | 14.5/36 | |
| Ashlesha आश्लेषा | Nadi | 12.5/36 |
| Krittika कृत्तिका | 11.5/36 | |
| Magha मघा | Nadi | 11.5/36 |
| Revati रेवती | Nadi Bhakoot | 11.5/36 |
Questions people ask
Who is the ruling planet of Swati nakshatra?
Swati is ruled by Rahu. People born with the Moon here begin life in Rahu Mahadasha in the Vimshottari dasha system.
What is the gana and nadi of Swati?
Swati belongs to Deva gana and Antya nadi. Its yoni (animal symbol) is the buffalo.
Which nakshatras match best with Swati?
Using each nakshatra’s mid-point, the highest traditional Guna Milan scores for a Swati boy are with Bharani (29.5), Chitra (28), Swati (28). Real results depend on the exact Moon degree and the other koota rules, so always check both full birth charts.
Does Swati have Nadi dosha with Krittika?
Swati shares Antya nadi with Krittika, Rohini, Ashlesha, Magha, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Revati, so the Nadi koota scores 0 with them. Tradition cancels this in several cases (for example the same nakshatra in different charans). See the Nadi dosha page for the rules.
Astrology is a traditional system of interpretation, offered here for reflection. It is not a scientifically proven way to predict events or decide relationships.