Swati Nakshatra

स्वाति नक्षत्र

Today's nakshatra is Ashlesha (at sunrise in New Delhi). Its end time, the tithi and Rahu Kaal are on today's Panchang.

Number	15 of 27
Span (sidereal)	6°40′ Tula (Libra) – 20°00′ Tula (Libra)
Rashi	Tula (Libra)
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord)	Rahu 18-year mahadasha
Deity	Vayu, the wind
Symbol	A young shoot swaying in the wind
Gana	Deva देव
Yoni (animal)	Buffalo male
Nadi	Antya Kapha
Varna (from its rashi, as used in Guna Milan)	Shudra
Name syllables (namakshar)	रू रे रो ता Ru, Re, Ro, Ta

Nature and traits

Swati is ruled by Vayu, the wind, and symbolised by a young shoot swaying in the breeze — flexible, independent and able to bend without breaking. People with the Moon here often value freedom, fairness and their own way of doing things. They are usually diplomatic, courteous and good at business and negotiation. Tradition links Swati with trade, travel and self-reliance, so commerce, law, diplomacy, communication and independent work suit it well. Its gift is adaptability and a gentle, balanced manner; its lesson is to put down roots, so that the young shoot can grow into a strong tree.

These are traditional tendencies, not verdicts. Your full kundali — ascendant, planets and dasha — gives the personal picture.

The four padas and their name syllables

Pada	Span	Rashi	Name syllable
1	6°40′ Tula (Libra) – 10°00′ Tula (Libra)	Tula (Libra)	रू Ru
2	10°00′ Tula (Libra) – 13°20′ Tula (Libra)	Tula (Libra)	रे Re
3	13°20′ Tula (Libra) – 16°40′ Tula (Libra)	Tula (Libra)	रो Ro
4	16°40′ Tula (Libra) – 20°00′ Tula (Libra)	Tula (Libra)	ता Ta

Traditionally a child's name begins with the syllable of the pada the Moon occupied at birth (namakshar). Syllables follow the 108-pada Swar Siddhanta list (the Avakahada Chakra) as published by Drik Panchang.

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Swati Nakshatra

Nature and traits

The four padas and their name syllables

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All 27 nakshatras