PosituneSwati Nakshatra
Nakshatra number 15 of 27. Swati is ruled by Rahu and its presiding deity is Vayu. Its symbol is: plant shoot or coral.
Ruling planetRahu
DeityVayu
SymbolPlant shoot or coral
SignTula
When the Moon is in Swati
Naming sounds by Pada
Swati runs from 6°40′ to 20°00′ of Tula, a span of 13°20′. It splits into four Padas, and a child born while the Moon is in a Pada is traditionally given a name starting with that Pada's sound.
| Pada | Name starts with | Rashi | Degrees in sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ru | Tula (Libra) | 6°40′ to 10°00′ |
| 2 | Re | Tula (Libra) | 10°00′ to 13°20′ |
| 3 | Ro | Tula (Libra) | 13°20′ to 16°40′ |
| 4 | Ta | Tula (Libra) | 16°40′ to 20°00′ |
Find your own Pada
The Pada depends on the exact birth time. Use the birth-chart calculator to find the Nakshatra and Pada from a date and time.
Deity names and symbols differ slightly between traditions and sources. Where two readings are common, both are shown.