स्वाति · Nakshatra #15 of 27 · 186.67°–200.00° · ruled by Rahu
This column has two witnesses: the devata as the Jyotisha handbooks transmit it, and the Taittiriya Brahmana's nakshatreshti (III.1.4-5), which prescribes an offering to each asterism's deity by name. Both are shown side by side rather than merged into one.
Both witnesses name the same devata here. They differ in four of the 27 — Rohini, the two Phalgunis and Moola — and this is not one of them.
Independent, free-spirited, scattered. Like the wind - goes wherever opportunities lead.
Trade, business, technology, travel agency, import-export.
Joints, intestines. Prone to wind-related ailments.
Values freedom in relationships. May delay commitment.
Modern nakshatra synthesis - not from a classical text.
Swati has four padas with starting sounds Ru, Re, Ro, Ta (रू, रे, रो, ता) — used in the Vedic Naamkaran method to choose an auspicious first letter for a baby born in this nakshatra.
Pada 1 falls in the Sagittarius navamsa - the fire element, Dharma (purpose). It adds optimism, philosophy and a love of freedom, colouring Swati's expression toward Dharma (purpose).
Pada 2 falls in the Capricorn navamsa - the earth element, Artha (security). It adds ambition, structure and enduring discipline, colouring Swati's expression toward Artha (security).
Pada 3 falls in the Aquarius navamsa - the air element, Kama (desire). It adds originality, humanitarian ideals and independence, colouring Swati's expression toward Kama (desire).
Pada 4 falls in the Pisces navamsa - the water element, Moksha (liberation). It adds imagination, compassion and spiritual sensitivity, colouring Swati's expression toward Moksha (liberation).
For educational purposes. Nakshatra interpretations are traditional and based on the Moon's birth star.