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Swati Nakshatra: Lord Rahu, Deity, Padas, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Swati nakshatra?
Swati is the 15th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 6°40′ Tula – 20°00′ Tula (186°40′–200°00′ sidereal). Its Vimshottari lord is Rahu and its deity is Vayu.
The Moon is next in Swati from 8 November 2026, 5:52 AM IST to 9 November 2026, 7:24 AM IST.
Which planet rules Swati nakshatra?
Rahu rules Swati in the Vimshottari system, so a person born with the Moon in Swati begins life in the Rahu dasha. Gana, yoni and nadi below are the values Kundli Milan uses.
| Number | 15 / 27 |
| Span | 6°40′ Tula – 20°00′ Tula (186°40′–200°00′) |
| Rashi | Tula |
| Vimshottari lord | Rahu (18 years of dasha) |
| Deity | Vayu |
| Gana | Deva (divine) |
| Yoni | Buffalo |
| Nadi | Antya (Kapha) |
What are the padas of Swati and their name letters?
Each pada is 3°20′. A child born in a pada traditionally gets a name starting with its syllable.
When is the Moon in Swati next?
The day's nakshatra in a Panchang is the one the Moon is in. These are the Moon's next passages through Swati.
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 25 h 31 min | ||
| 25 h 49 min | ||
| 25 h 50 min |
The other nakshatras
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the lord of Swati nakshatra?
- Rahu (Vimshottari dasha of 18 years).
- Which rashi is Swati nakshatra in?
- Swati lies in Tula: 6°40′ Tula – 20°00′ Tula.
- What is the gana of Swati?
- Deva (divine); yoni Buffalo; nadi Antya (Kapha).
- What are the name letters for Swati nakshatra?
- Padas 1 to 4: Ru, Re, Ro, Ta.
- Who is the deity of Swati?
- Vayu, as named in the Taittiriya Brahmana.
- When is Swati nakshatra next?
- The Moon is next in Swati from 8 November 2026, 5:52 AM IST to 9 November 2026, 7:24 AM IST.
Positions: sidereal (nirayana) zodiac, Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa, Swiss Ephemeris with its data files. Times are Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+05:30), the moment the Moon or Sun crosses the boundary, truncated to the minute; the same instant holds everywhere, only the clock time differs. Lords: Vimshottari dasha order (Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, chapter 46). Deities: Taittiriya Brahmana 3.1. Gana, yoni and nadi: the Ashtakoota tables of our Kundli Milan. Name letters: the Avakahada chakra. How we calculate