Nakshatra 15/27
Swati (சுவாதி) nakshatra
Swati is nakshatra number 15 of 27. Rasi span 6°40'-20°00' Tula; Vimshottari lord Rahu. What follows is classical reference - your janma nakshatra is computed from the Lahiri Moon by the engine.
- Rasi span
- 6°40'-20°00' Tula
- Vimshottari lord
- Rahu
- Deity (traditional)
- Vayu
- Symbol (traditional)
- Coral / shoot
- Gana
- Deva gana (traditional)
- Birth syllables
- Traditional birth syllables: Ru, Re, Ro, Ta
Padas
Each nakshatra has four padas of 3°20'. Pada 1 is the first 3°20' of the mansion; padas 2-4 follow. Padas are the classical bridge into navamsa (D9).
Traditional characteristics
Swati is linked with Vayu; traditional lore associates it with independence, movement, and flexible commerce.
Rahu is the Vimshottari lord. Mid-Tula span.
The above is classical attribution - not an engine-generated personality report.
Compatibility
Thirumana porutham uses both partners' janma nakshatras. Read the guide for the method; open the app to run a comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Is Swati my nakshatra?
This page is general reference only. Janma nakshatra comes from the birth Moon under Lahiri - use the free jathagam flow.
Who rules Swati?
The Vimshottari lord is Rahu. If this is your janma nakshatra, the dasha sequence starts from that lord.
How does this relate to porutham?
Thirumana porutham uses both partners' janma nakshatras. See /guides/10-porutham and /thirumana-porutham.