THE 27 NAKSHATRAS: SWATI NAKSHATRA CHARACTERISTICS & QUALITIES

 

LORD: Rahu  

SYMBOL: Plant Shoot 

DEITY: Vayu ( The God of Wind)

RANGE:  6.40' Libra - 20.20' Libra 

Swati Nakshatra is the 15th nakshatra of the zodiac belt. It falls entirely in the sign of  Libra. This nakshatra is ruled by the planet Rahu and the shakti associated with this nakshatra is  Pradhvamsa Shakti, which is the power to scatter like the wind. This nakshatra has a lot of air, since it falls in the sign of Libra and the core quality of this nakshatra is also related to wind. The animal symbol of this nakshatra is that of a buffalo. If we try to understand the nature of this animal, we would see that buffalos love to be around water. People who have prominent Swati nakshatra in their chart (Moon in swati, Ascendant/Atmakaraka in Swati, 3 or more planets in Swati nakshatra etc) love to play with water and they would like to visit beaches. The influence of Rahu and Venus on this nakshatra also makes such individuals extremely materialistic and pleasure seeking. They would love the finest things and would crave luxury. They are also very classy and graceful in their mannerisms. Swati nakshatra people are also very creative, artistic and elegant. They would be involved in creative expression through art, drama, designing or with the use of visual arts. They can also make excellent graphic designers due to the influence of Rahu. If Saturn or 10th lord is in this nakshatra, then they can definitely pursue a creative profession or a career related to matchmaking, wedding planner or they could have a business  related to precious gems or textiles. 

People with prominent Swati nakshatra also like their own freedom and space. They are extremely capable and independent. Relationships would play a very important role in their life and balancing them would be a challenge for such an individual. They don't like to be told what they need to do and how it needs to be done. They are extremely creative with their way of functioning and handling things and like to have a mind of their own. This quality makes such individuals attain leadership positions in life. They like socializing and have a pretty active social life. They would also like to drink and have fun in life. When it comes to love, they are very passionate and romantic. Venus and Rahu in Swati nakshatra would amplify this quality. 

Swati nakshatra is also connected with purification. Having 6th lord or Saturn in Swati nakshatra may give breathing difficulties to the individual. It also shows that the individual would benefit a lot from breathing exercises and yoga. Swati nakshatra natives would also like to have a lot of shoes and they love all things fashion and flashy things. 12th lord in Swati nakshatra can make the person an excellent dancer. If Venus or Mercury gets connected with it, then this quality is enhanced further. Having Ascendant lord/4th lord or Moon in Swati nakshatra would also make the individual travel extensively and the person could shift a lot of homes. These individuals also have to adapt a lot in their life and constant change and movement is a key focal point in their life.