Swati Nakshatra
स्वाति
Swati is ruled by Rahu and presided over by Vayu, the wind god. It is the star of independence, movement and self-made success — the young plant that bends with the wind yet stands on its own.
Ruling PlanetRahu (राहु)
DeityVayu (god of wind)
SymbolYoung sprout / coral
GanaDeva
ZodiacLibra 6°40′–20°00′
Star No.15 of 27
Personality & Traits
Independent, adaptable, diplomatic and self-reliant; freedom-loving and skilful in trade and negotiation.
Best Careers
Business and trade, law, diplomacy, aviation and transport, music and the stock market.
Mantras for Swati Nakshatra
Strengthen your ruling planet Rahu and honour your deity Vayu (god of wind) with these mantras.
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दुर्गा चालीसा
Goddess Durga pacifies Rahu, the ruling planet of Swati
नमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी । नमो नमो दुर्गे दुःख हरनी ॥
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which planet rules Swati Nakshatra?▼
Swati is ruled by Rahu and its deity is Vayu, the wind god. Its symbol is a young sprout swaying in the wind, signifying independence. It spans 6°40′–20°00′ of Libra.
All 27 Nakshatras
Ashwiniअश्विनीBharaniभरणीKrittikaकृत्तिकाRohiniरोहिणीMrigashiraमृगशिराArdraआर्द्राPunarvasuपुनर्वसुPushyaपुष्यAshleshaआश्लेषाMaghaमघाPurva Phalguniपूर्व फाल्गुनीUttara Phalguniउत्तर फाल्गुनीHastaहस्तChitraचित्राSwatiस्वातिVishakhaविशाखाAnuradhaअनुराधाJyeshthaज्येष्ठाMulaमूलPurva Ashadhaपूर्वाषाढ़ाUttara Ashadhaउत्तराषाढ़ाShravanaश्रवणDhanishtaधनिष्ठाShatabhishaशतभिषाPurva Bhadrapadaपूर्व भाद्रपदUttara Bhadrapadaउत्तर भाद्रपदRevatiरेवती