Swati Nakshatra
6°40′–20° Libra
Ruling Planet
Rahu
Deity
Vayu
Symbol
Coral / Sword
Degrees
6°40′–20° Libra
Number
15
Padas
4
Four Padas of Swati
Pada 1
Libra
Navamsa: Libra
Pada 2
Libra
Navamsa: Libra
Pada 3
Libra
Navamsa: Libra
Pada 4
Libra
Navamsa: Libra
Classical Significance
Swati is the 15th nakshatra in the Vedic lunar zodiac. Its presiding deity is Vayu and its ruling planet is Rahu, which colours the psychological disposition, life themes, and karmic patterns of anyone born with significant planetary placements here.
The symbol of Coral / Sword encapsulates the essential nature of this nakshatra. Planets placed in Swati express the qualities of Rahu filtered through the archetypal energy of Vayu.
In Parashari astrology, the pada (quarter) in which a planet falls determines its navamsa sign — a critical refinement used in timing, relationship analysis, and divisional chart interpretation.
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