Swati Nakshatra
Independent and adaptable — they bend without breaking and flourish anywhere. Swati is the 15th of the 27 nakshatras, ruled by Rahu, with Vayu as its deity and young sprout in wind as its symbol.
The four padas
| Pada | Moon sign | Navamsa | Naming syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swati pada 1 | Tula (Libra) | Dhanu | Ru |
| Swati pada 2 | Tula (Libra) | Makara | Re |
| Swati pada 3 | Tula (Libra) | Kumbha | Ro |
| Swati pada 4 | Tula (Libra) | Meena | Ta |
Each pada is also one navamsa, the ninth-division sign astrologers read for marriage.
Compatibility
Best-scoring pairings in Guna Milan: Shravana (30), Punarvasu (29), Hasta (28), Pushya (27), Purva Bhadrapada (27). Lowest: Ashlesha (11), Shatabhisha (12), Krittika (12).
Swati with all 27 nakshatras →
Baby names
Names for a child born under Swati traditionally begin with Ru, Re, Ro, Ta, one syllable per pada. Baby names for Swati nakshatra →
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What is Swati nakshatra known for?
Independent and adaptable — they bend without breaking and flourish anywhere. Its ruling planet is Rahu, its deity Vayu, its symbol Young sprout in wind, and it belongs to the Deva gana.
Which rashi is Swati nakshatra in?
All four padas of Swati fall in Tula (Libra).
Which nakshatras are most compatible with Swati?
In TrueSaath's Guna Milan, the highest-scoring pairings for Swati are Shravana (30/36), Punarvasu (29/36), Hasta (28/36) and Pushya (27/36). See the compatibility page for all 27.
What syllables do Swati nakshatra baby names start with?
Ru, Re, Ro, Ta — one for each pada. Names beginning with Ru for the first pada, Re for the second, and so on.
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