Swati Nakshatra
स्वाति
Swati is ruled by Rahu and presided over by Vayu, the wind god. It is the star of independence, movement and self-made success — the young plant that bends with the wind yet stands on its own.
Personality & Traits
Independent, adaptable, diplomatic and self-reliant; freedom-loving and skilful in trade and negotiation.
Best Careers
Business and trade, law, diplomacy, aviation and transport, music and the stock market.
Swati Nakshatra Baby Names
By tradition, a child born under Swati nakshatra is named with a starting sound from one of its four padas:
👦 Baby Boy Names
Rudra · Rohan · Reyansh · Tarun
👧 Baby Girl Names
Ruchi · Rewa · Roshni · Tara
Example names — any auspicious name starting with these sounds may be chosen. (Syllables per the standard 108-pada-swar table.)
Mantras for Swati Nakshatra
Strengthen your ruling planet Rahu and honour your deity Vayu (god of wind) with these mantras.
Durga Chalisa
Goddess Durga pacifies Rahu, the ruling planet of Swati
नमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी । नमो नमो दुर्गे दुःख हरनी ॥