Nakshatra 15 of 27
Swati
A young shoot in the wind — an independence that bends but doesn't break.
Swati · 6°40'00" Libra — 19°60'00" Libra
Lord
Rahu
18 years in the period cycle
Deity
Vayu
Symbol
young shoot in the wind
Animal (yoni)
buffalo
Nature (gana): divine (deva) — gentle, cooperative
Guiding theme: independence, flexibility, trade, movement
Strengths
- ✦independence and the ability to manage on your own
- ✦flexibility in changing conditions
- ✦an instinct for exchange, trade and negotiation
Shadow to work through
- ◦indecision when there are too many options
- ◦avoiding commitment in the name of freedom
The shadow isn't a verdict — it's the area where the same force works against you until you notice it.
Natural directions
trade, entrepreneurship, transport, diplomacy, freelance professions.
In close relationships
You need freedom and a partner who doesn't read it as distance. You come back — as long as no one's holding on.
Four quarters (padas)
Every nakshatra divides into four parts of 3°20' each. The quarter refines the shade — the same nakshatra in a different pada works a little differently, because each corresponds to a different sign in the navamsha (D9).
| Pada | Range | Navamsha sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6°40'00" Libra — 9°60'00" Libra | ♐︎ Sagittarius |
| 2 | 10°00'00" Libra — 13°20'00" Libra | ♑︎ Capricorn |
| 3 | 13°20'00" Libra — 16°40'00" Libra | ♒︎ Aquarius |
| 4 | 16°40'00" Libra — 19°60'00" Libra | ♓︎ Pisces |
Compatibility with other nakshatras
Calculated classically — through nadi (life energy) and yoni (the nakshatra's animal), the same tables as the full Guna Milan. It's a pointer, not a verdict: a low score marks an area for conscious work, not an obstacle.
Works well with: Hasta, Bharani, Mrigashira, Ardra, Punarvasu, Pushya
Needs attention with: Ashwini, Krittika, Rohini, Ashlesha, Magha
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ℹ How we calculate this
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Which zodiac: Indian (sidereal)
Rahu and Ketu: traditional version
House division: a whole sign is one house
Accuracy: verified against eclipses
Time of birth: accounting for historical daylight saving time
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