The 27 nakshatras · 15/27
Swati
The independent wind: flexibility, freedom and trade, bending without breaking.
- Degrees (sidereal)
- 6°40′ Libra – 20°00′ Libra
- Rashi
- Tula (Libra)
- Lord (dasha)
- Rahu
- Deity
- Vayu, god of the wind
- Symbol
- a young shoot swaying in the wind
- Gana
- Deva (divine)
Swati, in Libra, is the star Arcturus. Its deity is Vayu, the wind, and its symbol a young plant bending in the breeze without breaking. Swati is about independence, flexibility and the freedom to move.
The Moon in Swati gives a diplomatic, adaptable and self-reliant nature, often with a talent for trade, negotiation, travel and anything involving networks and exchange. These people need room to breathe and do best when no one tries to fence them in.
Rahu as lord adds ambition and restlessness. Swati’s lesson is to find a root strong enough to keep it steady while it bends, so that freedom does not become drifting.
The four padas
Each pada is 3°20′ wide and takes the colour of one navamsa sign.
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6°40′ Libra – 10°00′ Libra | Sagittarius |
| 2 | 10°00′ Libra – 13°20′ Libra | Capricorn |
| 3 | 13°20′ Libra – 16°40′ Libra | Aquarius |
| 4 | 16°40′ Libra – 20°00′ Libra | Pisces |
When the Moon is next in Swati
The Moon passes through each nakshatra about once a month and stays about a day. The next times, as of the last update: Times are in UTC.
- Sun, 8 Nov 2026 00:22 → Mon, 9 Nov 2026 01:54
- Sat, 5 Dec 2026 06:18 → Sun, 6 Dec 2026 08:08