Swati Nakshatra: Meaning
Swati, fifteenth nakshatra of Tula, rests on Arcturus, a star far from the zodiac, and has the wind Marut as deity; Rahu's period, 18 years.
Arcturus shines far to the north of the zodiacal band, and yet the astronomers of India chose it for Swati. Neither the Arab system nor the Chinese would have picked out such an off-center star. The asterism is, by the way, designated by the word excluded, perhaps because of this.
The term Swati would mean sword. Its image is a grain of coral, sometimes a gem or a pearl. The wind, Marut, is its deity.
Fifteenth nakshatra, it runs from degree 6°40 to degree 20 of Tula. Its upper boundary lies at the twentieth degree, the point of exaltation of Shani, on the edge of Vishakha.
Rahu governs its period, which lasts 18 years.
Your Moon in Swati
The Moon in Swati is in no hurry. It gives a soft and peaceful nature, one that rules its passions instead of suffering them. The voice is soft too, and you give readily. A sense for business goes with it. Perhaps you are one of those who haggle over a second-hand piece of furniture and leave the shop after making the seller smile.
One term of the portrait can be read in two ways: "compassionate" or "who bears thirst poorly". Both may look like you. At your birth, Chandra, your Moon, was in Tula, from 6°40′ to 20°, a sidereal sign, and your life opened in a Rahu dasha. This portrait works fully only for a strong Moon.
Its ruler is Rahu: life begins in the Rahu dasha. It sits in Libra sidereal.
Frequently asked questions
What does Swati nakshatra mean?
Swati, fifteenth nakshatra of Tula, rests on Arcturus, a star far from the zodiac, and has the wind Marut as deity; Rahu's period, 18 years.
Which graha rules Swati?
Swati is ruled by Rahu. Someone born with the Moon in Swati starts life in the Rahu dasha.