Nakshatra
Swati Nakshatra
Swati is ruled by Rahu and carries themes of independence, trade, wind, and flexibility. In a birth chart, nakshatra adds a precise lunar layer to the graha and sign placement.
Core theme
Swati describes independence, trade, wind, and flexibility. It refines the emotional and behavioral tone of any graha placed here, especially the Moon.
How to read it
Check the pada, sign portion, ruling planet Rahu, and dasha links. The nakshatra lord often gives timing clues during mahadasha and antardasha periods.
Gana, Nadi, and Yoni
Swati is a Deva gana nakshatra, its nadi is Antya, and its yoni is the Buffalo. These three are not personality labels — they are the inputs three of the eight kootas use when a marriage match is scored. Gana compares temperament, Nadi carries the largest single weight (8 of 36) and flags Nadi dosha when both partners share it, and Yoni is a traditional symbolic pairing, not a medical or genetic statement.
How this nakshatra is used in matching
In Ashtakoot matching, Swati's Antya nadi and Deva gana are compared against the other person's nakshatra, and its Buffalo yoni is scored against theirs. A score is a cultural convention, not a verdict — it cannot measure consent, safety, communication, or whether two people should marry. Run the free Gun Milan calculator to see all eight kootas computed from both birth charts.
In a kundali
Your kundali table should show the Moon nakshatra and pada. Use that with the house and sign to avoid generic interpretations. The nakshatra the Moon occupies at birth is also what drives the Vimshottari dasha sequence, so Rahu sets your starting mahadasha.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who rules Swati nakshatra?
- Swati nakshatra is ruled by Rahu.
- What is the gana of Swati nakshatra?
- Swati is a Deva gana nakshatra. Gana is compared between two charts in Ashtakoot matching to weigh temperament, and carries 6 of the 36 gunas.
- What is the nadi of Swati nakshatra?
- Swati has Antya nadi. Nadi carries the highest weight in Gun Milan (8 of 36); when both partners share the same nadi it is read as Nadi dosha, which a qualified astrologer should assess against the whole chart rather than in isolation.
- What is the yoni of Swati nakshatra?
- The yoni of Swati is the Buffalo. Yoni koota is a traditional symbolic compatibility category worth 4 of 36 gunas; it is not a medical, genetic, or behavioural assessment of anyone.
- How do I find my Swati placement?
- Generate a kundali and check the nakshatra column for the Moon and other grahas.