Swati · स्वाति
Swati is the 15th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 6°40′ Tula (Libra) – 20° Tula (Libra) of the sidereal zodiac, and its name means “the independent one”.
| Ruling planet | Rahu |
|---|---|
| Deity | Vayu, the wind god |
| Symbol | a young shoot or coral |
| Span (sidereal) | 6°40′ Tula (Libra) – 20° Tula (Libra) |
Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari scheme. Deities and symbols are traditional and vary in some texts.
Next dates (New Delhi, at sunrise)
- Sunday, 8 November 2026
- Monday, 9 November 2026
- Sunday, 6 December 2026
- Saturday, 2 January 2027
These are the days on which the Moon is in this nakshatra at sunrise.
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Sources: Nakshatra, Wikipedia