Nakshatra 15 of 27
Swati Nakshatra
The independent one. Ruled by Rahu, presided over by Vayu, the wind.
Quick Answer
Swati is the 15th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 6°40' Libra to 20°00' Libra in the sidereal zodiac, is ruled by Rahu, presided over by Vayu, the wind, and its symbol is a young shoot in the wind.
Swati at a Glance
- Sidereal span
- 6°40' Libra to 20°00' Libra
- Tropical span in 2026
- 0°54' Scorpio to 14°14' Scorpio
- Ruling planet
- Rahu
- Deity
- Vayu, the wind
- Symbol
- A young shoot in the wind
- Name means
- The independent one
The Quality of Swati
Swati is a young shoot moving in the wind of Vayu. It bends without breaking and needs room to grow its own way. Independence is its nature, and steadiness comes from roots it chooses for itself.
Where do you need more room, and where do you need deeper roots?
The Four Padas of Swati
Each pada is a quarter of 3°20' and sets the navamsa (D9) sign.
| Pada | Sidereal Span | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6°40' Libra to 10°00' Libra | Sagittarius |
| 2 | 10°00' Libra to 13°20' Libra | Capricorn |
| 3 | 13°20' Libra to 16°40' Libra | Aquarius |
| 4 | 16°40' Libra to 20°00' Libra | Pisces |
When the Moon Is in Swati
The Moon passes through every nakshatra once a sidereal month, about every 27.3 days. Lahiri ayanamsa.
| Enters (ET) | Leaves (ET) | Enters (IST) | Leaves (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 7:22 PM ET | Nov 8, 8:54 PM ET | Nov 8, 5:52 AM IST | Nov 9, 7:24 AM IST |
| Dec 5, 1:18 AM ET | Dec 6, 3:08 AM ET | Dec 5, 11:48 AM IST | Dec 6, 1:38 PM IST |
| Jan 1, 6:59 AM ET | Jan 2, 8:49 AM ET | Jan 1, 5:29 PM IST | Jan 2, 7:19 PM IST |
| Jan 28, 2:02 PM ET | Jan 29, 3:24 PM ET | Jan 29, 12:32 AM IST | Jan 30, 1:54 AM IST |
The Sun in Swati, 2026
The Sun enters Swati on October 24, 2026 at 3:21 AM ET (12:51 PM IST) and stays until November 6, 2026 at 10:33 AM ET (9:03 PM IST). It returns to the same nakshatra on nearly the same dates every year.
Neighboring Nakshatras
Before Swati: Chitra, ruled by Mars. After it: Vishakha, ruled by Jupiter. See all 27 nakshatras.
Questions About Swati
What Is the Lord of Swati Nakshatra?
Rahu rules Swati, the 15th of the 27 nakshatras. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Swati begins life in the Rahu period.
Where Is Swati Nakshatra in the Zodiac?
Swati spans 6°40' Libra to 20°00' Libra in the sidereal zodiac, 13°20' of arc. With the Lahiri ayanamsa in 2026, that corresponds to 0°54' Scorpio to 14°14' Scorpio in the tropical zodiac.
What Are the Deity and Symbol of Swati?
The presiding deity of Swati is Vayu, the wind. Its symbol is a young shoot in the wind. The name means "the independent one".
What Are the Four Padas of Swati?
Pada 1 runs 6°40' Libra to 10°00' Libra (navamsa Sagittarius); Pada 2 runs 10°00' Libra to 13°20' Libra (navamsa Capricorn); Pada 3 runs 13°20' Libra to 16°40' Libra (navamsa Aquarius); Pada 4 runs 16°40' Libra to 20°00' Libra (navamsa Pisces).
When Is the Moon in Swati Next?
The Moon is next in Swati from November 7, 2026 at 7:22 PM ET (5:52 AM IST on November 8) until November 8, 2026 at 8:54 PM ET (7:24 AM IST on November 9). It returns about every 27.3 days.
When Is the Sun in Swati in 2026?
The Sun enters Swati on October 24, 2026 at 3:21 AM ET (12:51 PM IST) and leaves on November 6, 2026 at 10:33 AM ET (9:03 PM IST), using the Lahiri ayanamsa.
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