Swati nakshatra
Swati is nakshatra 15 of 27, spanning 6°40′ Libra to 20°00′ Libra. Its lord is Rahu, so a person born with the Moon in Swati begins life in the Rahu Mahadasha.
At a glance
| Number | 15 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Ruling planet | Rahu (18-year Mahadasha) |
| Yoni (animal) | Buffalo (male) |
| Gana | Deva (divine) |
| Nadi | Antya |
The four padas
Each nakshatra has four quarters (padas) of 3°20′, and each pada falls in a navamsha sign.
| Pada 1 | Libra 6°40′ – 10°00′ |
| Pada 2 | Libra 10°00′ – 13°20′ |
| Pada 3 | Libra 13°20′ – 16°40′ |
| Pada 4 | Libra 16°40′ – 20°00′ |
The buffalo yoni
Traditionally associated with endurance and unglamorous persistence.
In Kundali matching the buffalo and the horse are traditional adversaries, which lowers the Yoni koota score between the two charts.
How it is used
Dasha: the Moon's position inside Swati decides how much of the first Rahu period remains at birth, and everything after follows the fixed Vimshottari order.
Matching: the nakshatra supplies the Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi kootas of the 36-point Ashtakoota match.
Other nakshatras ruled by Rahu: Ardra, Shatabhisha.
Questions
Who is the lord of Swati nakshatra?
Rahu. Its Mahadasha lasts 18 years.
What is the yoni of Swati nakshatra?
The buffalo (male).
Which gana is Swati nakshatra?
Deva (divine).