Which planet rules Swati nakshatra?

Swati nakshatra is ruled by Rahu in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Rahu Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.

What are the symbol and deity of Swati nakshatra?

The symbol of Swati is the young sprout / coral, and its presiding deity is Vayu. These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.

How do I know if my Moon is in Swati nakshatra?

Your janma (birth) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your exact birth time — it depends on your real birth chart, not your sun sign. Compute your chart to find it precisely.

Swati Nakshatra

The wind star — independent, adaptable and freedom-loving, ruled by Vayu.

Number: 15 of 27
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord): Rahu
Presiding deity: Vayu
Symbol: Young sprout / coral

Nature and traits

People associated with Swati are often described as independent, adaptable, diplomatic and restless. As a Rahu-ruled nakshatra under Vayu, its themes tend to surface most strongly during a Rahu planetary period — but how they actually express depends on the whole birth chart, not the nakshatra alone.

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Frequently asked questions

Which planet rules Swati nakshatra?: Swati nakshatra is ruled by Rahu in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Rahu Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.
What are the symbol and deity of Swati nakshatra?: The symbol of Swati is the young sprout / coral, and its presiding deity is Vayu. These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.
How do I know if my Moon is in Swati nakshatra?: Your janma (birth) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your exact birth time — it depends on your real birth chart, not your sun sign. Compute your chart to find it precisely.