Swati Nakshatra – Nakshatra of Rahu

Introduction of Swati Nakshatra as per Vedic Astrology

Swati Nakshatra is the 15^th star in the Zodiac Nakshatra chakra. It starts from 6°40′ and lasts till 20°00′ in the Libra sign. Rahu is the Ruling planet for Swati Nakshatra. Swati Nakshatra is governed by the planetary forces of Rahu & Venus.

In Modern Astronomy, Swati is famous as Arcturus, which is a bright star in the night sky. Swati nakshatra is a single star constellation. At night, it looks like a bright yellow or reddish-orange gemstone in the sky.

Swati is situated in the middle of Nakshatra constellations. Swati nakshatra is central star of constellation of Booties and known as Alpha Booties. In Indian astronomy, it is known as Bhootnaath Tara Mandal. Another name of Swati is Maruta, Vaata, Samiran, Vayu, Aal Gaphar.

The word Swati means pure form of Vayu or Self blowing. Same time Swati means independence or individuality. Another meaning is self-pride or ego or Self ‘I’.

Symbol of Swati Nakshatra as per Vedic Astrology

Main Symbol of Swati Nakshatra is ‘A new bud blowing by wind’. So, symbol itself represents the purest form of new plants. Even wind associated with new crop seasons is also consider pure wind. We can associate Swati with restless nature, progressive attitude, careless nature due to its Symbol. As per me we can associate Swati as a kid who is naughty, sweet & careless but balances own self.

Some authors associated with Swati as goddess Saraswati. That’s why Swati is blessed with arts & knowledge.

Another Symbol is Coral, which is associated with the planet Mars. But Swati nakshatra is energetic like Mars. In Same ways Sword is another Symbol of Swati which is related with Sharp & cutting qualities of Swati.

Deity of Swati is Vayu Dev the God of wind

Vayu Dev is God of Air in Our Vedic Culture. Means Vayu dev controls one of 5 elements of this universe. So, Swati is associated with Airy qualities. Vayu is the God of Pran Vayu which is related to existence. Swati is more concerned about their own existence or values in the world.

Vayu dev is known as father of Hanuman & Bhima one among 5 Pandavas. That’s why Swati is associated with Power or strength. Means Swati nakshatra can give braveness & physical strength. Apart from this Swati becomes the source of physical strength.

Oxygen is the Pran Vayu and we can associate with Swati. So, Swati may be related with air & breathing related matters. Vayu or Air elements may be acts like a bridge between materialistic world & spiritual world.  

Vayu dev is consider as egoistic God. So, Swati may be full with self-proudness and Ego. That’s why Swati may be shows egoistic attitude. Disturbed Swati may be causing divorce or separation.

Same time just like Hanuman, Swati needs to encourage about their ability or power. Means Motivation of Swati native can bring positive changes in their life.

Swati Nakshatra Pada

• 1^st pada of Swati goes to the Libra sign and Sagittarius Navmasa. So, 1^st pada lord is Jupiter and Gana is Rakshasha. The letter of 1^st Pad is “Ru”.
• 2^nd pada of Swati goes to the Libra sign and Capricorn Navmasa. So, 2^nd pada lord is Saturn and Gana is Dev. The letter of the 2^nd Pad is “Rai”.
• 3^rd pada of Swati goes to the Libra sign and Aquarius Navmasa. So, 3^rd pada lord is Saturn and Gana is Manushya. The letter of the 3^rd Pad is “Re”.
• 4^th pada of Swati goes to the Libra sign and Pisces Navmasa. So, 4^th pada lord is Jupiter and Gana is Rakshasha. The letter of 4^th Pad is “Ta”.

Swati Nakshatra has Antya Nadi

Antya Nakshatra have Kapha prakriti. So, Swati can frequently suffer from Kapha dosha. They need to be careful regarding the excess consumption of foods related to Kapha Prakriti. Any planet placed in Swati nakshatra will be under influence of Kapha dosha.

Due to Antya nadi, Swati has a Practical approach but emotional touch on nature. They will show some rigid attitudes with flexible ways.

Regarding Tri Murti concept, Swati is related with Mahesh

Lord Mahesh will be related to Swati nakshatra. Lord Shiva or Mahesh is God related to Samhara that’s why also known as Samhara Nakshatra. Destruction or dissolution of any work will be considered good in Samhara nakshatra. Samhara nakshatra will be indicating the ending or finishing of any acts.

A planet placed in Sawati nakshatra will have the power of Lord Shiva. So, that planet can use its natural significance for any sort of destructive or dissolving activity. The planet will cause loss, discontinuity or end of any events.   

Caste of Swati Nakshatra is Bucchar or Ugra

Bucchar is consider as cruel nature and having high aggression. So, Swati nakshatra has high aggression & short tempers. They will be easily and quickly reacting to any matter without thinking. We can assume that they are ready to attack mode in any matter. They are highly energetic in nature. Such people may easily harm others without worries.

Native with Swati Nakshatra can be getting success in aggressive or energetic acts. Such people can be a success in campion managers, Aggressive promotions, frontend fighting, destructive acts, frontend army, legal battles with others, argumentative acts etc.

Swati Nakshatra has Passive nature regarding activity

Passive nakshatra will be less active in nature. Swati needs efforts to give their results. Passive nakshatra has a tendency to become live in the Rest zone. So, they will slow down output of any planet.

If any planet is placed in Swati nakshatra then we need extra efforts to get results for the such planet. They have lack of will power to show their natural significance. Actually, they need catalysts to become activated. This means they need some motivation to give their results.

Swati Nakshatra has Tiryak Mukhi Nakshatra

Swati Nakshatra belongs to Tiryak Mukhi Nakshatra. Tiryak Mukhi nakshatra means sideways nakshatra. Any person who has a Swati Moon Birth star may have the below qualities

• Native have straight forward nature & hard worker.
• He has a practical attitude towards life.
• He will be not either over optimistic or not have huge negativity in their minds.
• Natives will give huge importance to current situations. He believes in continuity in any matter.
• He needs motivation for growth. Little motivation can bring a huge change in his life.

Nature of Swati is Movable nature

Swati nakshatra is consider as Char Nakshatra or Movable Nakshatra. That’s why Swati has movable qualities in their nature. They may be fickle minded. Such people may be travelling lovers. He may be restless in nature and very active. Native’s mood may be frequently swimming.

In the same ways, any planet placed in Swati Nakshatra will give fast results. But their results may be not long-lasting. During dasha and antardasha of the planet, the native may change his place or some changes in their life is possible.

Some important points about Swati Nakshatra

• Swati nakshatra has female gender. So, they have feminine nature and is considered soft by attitude.
• Swati nakshatra has Sulochan regarding Eye sight. Eye sight is useful regarding lost items prediction. Any item lost during Sulochan nakshatra will be never found. Even we don’t get information about lost items.
• In Matchmaking, Swati Nakshatra considers as Shudra Varna, Manav Vashya & Dev Gana.
• Swati nakshatra has Mahishi or Buffalo Yoni and his enemy yoni is Ashwa (Horse).
• Swati nakshatra has Tamsic guna regarding Triguna.
• Regarding Tridosha, Swati nakshatra has Kapha dosha.
• Swati nakshatra has Fire Element regarding 5 element theory.
• Lucky color of Swati has Black color.
• Body parts related to Swati is chest, skin, internal private body parts, kidney, liver etc.
• Swati Nakshatra has Rajat or Silver Paya which is consider best Paya among all 4 paya.

Physique of Swati native as per Vedic astrology 

Swati native has attractive personality with slim & healthy physique. But his physique may be equally well developed. Swati native has sweet smile on face and attract ladies from their look.

Nature & Character of Swati native as per Vedic astrology

Swati nakshatra has impact of Libra, Venus, Rahu and Vayu dev. All are indicating Restless attitude. Native may be independent lover and doesn’t want to come under control of any one. It is also indicating their nature.

But same time symbol of Swati is clear cut give indication about their balancing capacity. Means he knows when and where he needs to control his flying abilities. Same time their both side of balancing attitude has sharp edge of sword.

Swati native may be moody by nature & we frequently see uncertainty in their nature. Same time they are shameless by nature. We can consider Swati native as selfish people regarding own works or jobs. They don’t like their own criticism.

Swati native may be very good in communication. He will easily approach to anyone. Native may have diplomatic nature. He may be social nature. He may always try to maintain peace & harmony.

But when Swati loses their control or any body impact their independence then they show their anger or violent nature. Other wise Swati has soft, mild & helpful nature. They are friendly & helpful others during their comfortable moods.

Swati nakshatra has good intellectual ability. They are good learner. Native having impact of Swati nakshatra always comes with new ideas or thoughts. Initially their idea seems foolish or stupid but they have power to prove their ideas just like miracle one.

Swati people are hard working by nature. They are focus towards long term goal in place of temporary opportunities. Their confidence level is always high. But their false ego may be big problems of his life.

People having Swati nakshatra has luxurious inclinations. They may get success in Venus related jobs or works or business. They may be inclined towards travelling. Such people may be inclined towards luxurious vehicles.  

Sometimes Swati native may be showing orthodox nature and involved in false hypocrisy. That’s why Swati needs to acts with their intelligence. In initial age of their life they suffer but later they enjoy luxury.  

Profession related to Swati Nakshatra

• Trading or Business, Sales
• Profession related to air such as fan, Coller, electronic equipment’s
• Astrology, Occults, Priest
• Stock market, Batting
• Financial services
• Acting, Singing, Modelling & Cinema
• Medicine & Drugs
• Alcohol & liquor
• Breathing Yoga teacher
• Lungs doctors
• X rays
• Sports 
• Aeronautical & Mechanical jobs 
• Textile & Luxury items, Gold
• Legal matters

Places related to Swati Nakshatra

• High mountain
• Places full with Air or wind flow
• Agriculture places
• Market places or Business places
• Bank or financial places
• Coral reefs
• Airport
• Diplomatic houses
• Transport

Comfortabilities with Swati Nakshatra as per Navtara concept

As we know the 8th & 9th star is considered friends & best friends in Navtara Concept. Swati Nakshatra belongs to Rahu. So, best comfortable with a Star with nakshatra of Moon & Mars. The same time also comfortable with other Rahu stars.

3rd, 5th & 7th star is considered as dangerous star. That’s why uncomfortable with the Saturn, Ketu, and Sun ruling stars. 

2nd, 4th & 6th start is considered neutral for any stars. So, Swati may be neutral for Jupiter, Mercury & Venus ruling stars.

• Best comfortable Star – Rohani, Mrighshira, Adra, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Sravana, Dhanista, Shatbhisha,
• Neutral Star- Bharani, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Vishakha, Jyestha, Purva Bhadra, Revati, Purva Ashada,
• Uncomfortable Star – Ashwani, Kritika, Pushya, Magha, Uttar Phalguni, Anuradha, Moola, Uttara Ashada, Uttara Bhadra

Another important star for Swati Nakshatra

• Karma star (10th star) – Shatbhisha
• Abhishek star (27th star) – Chitra
• Desh or Rajya Star (26th star) – Hasta
• Vainashik Tara or most dangerous star (23th star) – Magha
• Sangjhatika Tara or Star for destruction (16th star) – Kritika

Health issues related to Swati Nakshatra

• Skin infection
• Lungs related issues
• Guts or abdominal issues
• Kidney related issues
• Allergy related issues
• Sexual organs related issues

Swati Nakshatra in Muhurta Astrology

Auspicious work

• Business or Trading or Financial activities  
• Staring learning or education
• Social activity or public dealing
• Air related activities
• Diplomatic activities

Inauspicious work

• Traveling
• Fire related activities
• Aggressive acts