The Moon in Swati

The Moon in Swati gives an independent, flexible and diplomatic character. The person values freedom, knows how to adapt to circumstances and strives for independence in everything.

About the nakshatra Swati

• Position: 6°40′–20° Libra (the 15th of the 27 nakshatras); for the Moon in the sign, see Moon in Libra.
• Ruler: Rahu.
• Deity: Vayu, the god of the wind.
• Symbol: a young shoot swaying in the wind.
• Gana: deva (divine).
• Full description: the nakshatra Swati.

Mind and emotions

The deity of Swati is Vayu, the wind, and its symbol is a young shoot swaying in the wind. The shoot bends but does not break, and this Moon adapts to change in the same way. The nakshatra lies entirely in Libra, so the mind seeks balance, fairness and harmony in communication. Rahu as the ruler adds an interest in new ideas, other cultures and unconventional solutions. The mood is as changeable as the wind.

The wind cannot be held, but it can be directed: in the same way this Moon tolerates pressure poorly but responds well to free choice. Stability here comes not from immobility but from the ability to keep one's centre when everything around is moving.

Strengths and difficulties

The strengths are diplomacy, commercial ability and skill in negotiating and working with people of different views. Swati supports trade, business, law, travel and international connections. Such people know how to start a business from scratch and develop it step by step.

The difficulties are indecision, inconstancy and a wish to please everyone. Sometimes the person avoids conflict so much that they fail to defend their own position. Growth comes through developing inner principles that do not change with the wind.

Relationships

In relationships Swati is friendly and courteous but values personal space very highly. A partner who restricts her freedom is hard for her. The union grows stronger when each keeps their own independence as well as shared interests.

The four padas

• 1st pada (6°40′–10° Libra). Sagittarius navamsha: optimism, an interest in philosophy and travel.
• 2nd pada (10°–13°20′ Libra). Capricorn navamsha: practicality, business acumen, ambition.
• 3rd pada (13°20′–16°40′ Libra). Aquarius navamsha: independence, unusual ideas, an interest in society and technology.
• 4th pada (16°40′–20° Libra). Pisces navamsha: gentleness, sympathy, creative and spiritual sensitivity.

The first mahadasha

The Vimshottari dasha is counted from the Moon's nakshatra, so the life of a person with the Moon in Swati begins with the mahadasha of Rahu, whose full term is 18 years. How much of it remains after birth depends on how much of the nakshatra the Moon has already passed: at the start of the nakshatra almost the whole term, near its end very little. Next comes the mahadasha of Jupiter (16 years). The Rahu mahadasha in childhood may bring changes, moves or unusual circumstances; its outcome depends on the position of Rahu in the chart.

How Swati shows itself through the Sun is described on the page The Sun in Swati. You can find out the pada of your Moon and follow the dasha periods in the birth chart calculation.