What Swati nakshatra means
Independence and flexible movement; bends without breaking, self-made. Swati is ruled by Rahu, its presiding deity is Vayu, and its symbol is a young shoot in the wind - together these shape its character.
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Frequently asked
- What is Swati nakshatra?
- Swati is one of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology. Independence and flexible movement; bends without breaking, self-made.
- Which planet rules Swati?
- Swati is ruled by Rahu in the Vimshottari dasha system.
- What are the symbol and deity of Swati?
- Its symbol is a young shoot in the wind and its presiding deity is Vayu.