NAKSHATRA 15 OF 27 · TULA RASHI

Swati Nakshatra

The fifteenth star of the zodiac. The blade of grass in the wind: independence and flexibility.

RULING PLANET

Rahu

PRESIDING DEITY

Vayu

SYMBOL

Blade of Grass in the Wind

ZODIAC SPAN

6°40′ – 20°00′ Libra

ABOUT SWATI

Swati is the fifteenth Nakshatra of the zodiac and lies in Libra (Tula), from 6°40′ to 20°00′. Its star is Arcturus (Alpha Bootis), one of the brightest stars in the night sky. Its presiding deity is Vayu, the wind god, and its ruling planet is Rahu.

Its symbol is a blade of grass blowing in the wind, which stands for independence, fragility and delicacy. Swati is associated with air, wind and breeze. The Vedic seers regard it as the abode of Goddess Saraswati, who is worshipped to overcome the afflictions of this nakshatra.

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

Swati has the power to cleanse. Its power is Pradhvamsa Shakti, the power to disperse like the wind and remove negativity. Sage Marichi, one of the celestial sages, is associated with this nakshatra. Saturn, the planet of service, reaches its highest exaltation in Libra, so those born under Swati can offer unconditional, selfless service with loyalty.

They have a strong desire for independence in every area of life: work, education, relationships and spiritual matters. They enjoy meeting new people and, with Rahu’s influence, do well in business. They know how to turn a bad situation to their advantage.

They are flexible and can bend like the wind to meet changing situations. They are friendly, self-assured, knowledgeable and humorous, with a strong sense of balance and harmony.

STRENGTHS

Those with the Moon in Swati are pleasant in speech, self-controlled and compassionate. They are intelligent and strong, with a sense of morality and ethics, moderation, fairness and loyalty.

CHALLENGES

They can be restless and roaming by nature, and they procrastinate. They can be adamant, dislike criticism and anger quickly. They find it hard to let go of a hurt and may seek revenge, and at times they can be ruthless.

CAREER

Aviation, insurance, customs and immigration, computers and software, research, medicine, trades and business, wrestling, singing and music, technology, government service, transport, news reading, law and the judiciary, education, trade union leadership, diplomacy and politics.

HEALTH

Those with the Moon in Swati may be prone to joint pains, heart trouble, abdominal problems, hernia, eczema and skin problems, urinary and bladder infections, piles and arthritis.

REMEDY FOR SWATI NATIVES

Worship Saraswati, the goddess of learning.

Chant the root mantras “Om Lam”, “Om Am”, “Om Ksham” and “Om Aam” 108 times when the Moon transits Swati. This is believed to ease afflictions.