Nakshatra 15 / 27 · स्वाति
Swati Nakshatra: Name Letters, Padas and Nature
Swati is nakshatra 15 of 27, spanning 6°40′ Libra – 20° Libra, ruled by Rahu. Name letters: रू (Ru), रे (Re), रो (Ro), ता (Ta).
Swati padas and name letters (naam akshar)
Each nakshatra has four padas (quarters) of 3°20′. A child born with the Moon in a pada traditionally gets a name starting with its syllable. For Swati:
| Pada | Letter | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | रू Ru | Libra | Sagittarius |
| 2 | रे Re | Libra | Capricorn |
| 3 | रो Ro | Libra | Aquarius |
| 4 | ता Ta | Libra | Pisces |
Swati nature
Independent, adaptable and diplomatic, needing freedom to grow at your own pace. Business and travel often suit you.
Deva gana natives are said to be gentle, generous and idealistic.
Dasha at birth
Born with the Moon in Swati, your Vimshottari dasha begins with Rahu, whose full period is 18 years. How much of it is left at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the nakshatra.
In Kundli matching
Gana, yoni and nadi come from the nakshatra and count for 6, 4 and 8 of the 36 points in Ashtakoota matching. The same nadi for both partners is the one traditionally avoided.
Name letters follow the traditional Avakahada chakra. Spellings of a few letters vary between regions.
Find your birth nakshatra
Your janma nakshatra is where the Moon was when you were born. Enter your birth details in the free birth chart to see it with its pada.
FAQ
Swati nakshatra FAQs
What are the name letters for Swati nakshatra?
Pada 1: रू (Ru), Pada 2: रे (Re), Pada 3: रो (Ro), Pada 4: ता (Ta).
Which rashi is Swati nakshatra in?
Libra (pada 1, 2, 3, 4). It spans 6°40′ Libra – 20° Libra.
Who rules Swati nakshatra?
Its planetary lord is Rahu and its deity is Vayu (wind).
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Swati?
Gana Deva (divine), yoni Buffalo and nadi Antya (Kapha). Deva gana natives are said to be gentle, generous and idealistic.