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Swatiस्वाती

Swati is the fifteenth Nakshatra (6°40'–20° Tula), symbolized by a young shoot blowing in the wind and ruled by Vayu, the wind god. Its Yoni (compatibility animal) is Buffalo, its Gana is Deva, and its Nadi is Antya (Kapha).

In practice

Swati appears on this app's "good" Muhurat Search list for both vehicle purchase and Griha Pravesh (housewarming) — it is not on the favorable or unfavorable list for property purchase or new job.

How it's calculated

Swati's Visha Ghati begins at the 14th ghati (of 60) — relatively early in the Nakshatra's span.

Ruling deity and general temperament are drawn from classical Vedic astrology texts — sources broadly agree on Swati's association with independence and movement (the wind-blown shoot symbol, via Vayu), though the degree of emphasis on flexibility versus restlessness as its defining trait varies between texts.
Ruling deity and symbol

Swati is ruled by Vayu, the wind god, reflecting its association with independence, movement, and adaptability. Its symbol is a young shoot bending in the wind, representing flexibility without breaking. Its ruling planet (Nakshatra lord, used in Vimshottari Dasha sequencing) is Rahu.

General temperament

Classical texts associate Swati with independence, adaptability, and a restless, freedom-loving nature — people with a strong Swati influence are traditionally described as self-reliant, diplomatic, and resistant to being tied down or controlled by others.

Naming syllables (Muhurta Chintamani)

Per the traditional naming-syllable table this app uses for the Baby Names feature, a child born under Swati's four Padas is traditionally named starting with "Ru", "Re", "Ro", or "Ta" respectively.