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In short: Swati (ruled by Rahu, 6°40′–20°00′ Libra) is a Deva nakshatra of the Antya nadi, with the buffalo as its yoni animal. In Guna Milan it decides four kootas with a partner's Moon nakshatra — Tara (3), Yoni (4), Gana (6) and Nadi (8), 21 of the 36 points. The strongest nakshatra-level matches for Swati are Hasta, Punarvasu, Ardra, Pushya and Bharani; the nine nakshatras of the same nadi, including Swati itself, carry Nadi dosha. Read this as one input, never as a verdict.
At a glance
| Nakshatra | Swati |
| Span (sidereal) | 6°40′–20°00′ Libra |
| Lord (Vimshottari) | Rahu |
| Yoni (animal) | Buffalo |
| Gana | Deva |
| Nadi | Antya (Kapha) |
| Yoni enemy | Horse |
How Swati loves
Swati loves freedom and fairness, like the wind of its deity Vayu. It is independent, diplomatic and sociable. It needs a partner who gives it room and does not try to hold it too tightly; then it returns readily.
With every nakshatra
Points for the four nakshatra kootas. Gana is not symmetrical in the table we use, so it is shown both ways: with you as the bride and with you as the groom. Tara, Yoni and Nadi are the same either way.
| Partner's nakshatra | Tara (3) | Yoni (4) | Nadi (8) | Gana (6): you bride / you groom | Subtotal of 21: you bride / you groom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwini | 1.5 | 0 | 8 | 6 / 6 | 15.5 / 15.5 |
| Bharani | 1.5 | 3 | 8 | 6 / 5 | 18.5 / 17.5 |
| Krittika | 1.5 | 3 | 0 (dosha) | 0 / 1 | 4.5 / 5.5 |
| Rohini | 1.5 | 1 | 0 (dosha) | 6 / 5 | 8.5 / 7.5 |
| Mrigashira | 3 | 1 | 8 | 6 / 6 | 18 / 18 |
| Ardra | 3 | 2 | 8 | 6 / 5 | 19 / 18 |
| Punarvasu | 3 | 2 | 8 | 6 / 6 | 19 / 19 |
| Pushya | 1.5 | 3 | 8 | 6 / 6 | 18.5 / 18.5 |
| Ashlesha | 1.5 | 2 | 0 (dosha) | 0 / 1 | 3.5 / 4.5 |
| Magha | 1.5 | 2 | 0 (dosha) | 0 / 1 | 3.5 / 4.5 |
| Purva Phalguni | 1.5 | 2 | 8 | 6 / 5 | 17.5 / 16.5 |
| Uttara Phalguni | 1.5 | 3 | 8 | 6 / 5 | 18.5 / 17.5 |
| Hasta | 1.5 | 4 | 8 | 6 / 6 | 19.5 / 19.5 |
| Chitra | 3 | 1 | 8 | 0 / 1 | 12 / 13 |
| Swati | 3 | 4 | 0 (dosha) | 6 / 6 | 13 / 13 |
| Vishakha | 3 | 1 | 0 (dosha) | 0 / 1 | 4 / 5 |
| Anuradha | 1.5 | 2 | 8 | 6 / 6 | 17.5 / 17.5 |
| Jyeshtha | 1.5 | 2 | 8 | 0 / 1 | 11.5 / 12.5 |
| Mula | 1.5 | 2 | 8 | 0 / 1 | 11.5 / 12.5 |
| Purva Ashadha | 1.5 | 2 | 8 | 6 / 5 | 17.5 / 16.5 |
| Uttara Ashadha | 1.5 | 2 | 0 (dosha) | 6 / 5 | 9.5 / 8.5 |
| Shravana | 1.5 | 2 | 0 (dosha) | 6 / 6 | 9.5 / 9.5 |
| Dhanishta | 3 | 1 | 8 | 0 / 1 | 12 / 13 |
| Shatabhisha | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 / 1 | 11 / 12 |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 3 | 1 | 8 | 6 / 5 | 18 / 17 |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 1.5 | 3 | 8 | 6 / 5 | 18.5 / 17.5 |
| Revati | 1.5 | 3 | 0 (dosha) | 6 / 6 | 10.5 / 10.5 |
Best nakshatra-level matches
Ranking partners by the average of the two subtotals and setting aside Nadi dosha, Swati's strongest matches are:
- Hasta — 19.5 of 21 on average: Yoni buffalo–buffalo (4), Deva–Deva gana, different nadis.
- Punarvasu — 19 of 21 on average: Yoni buffalo–cat (2), Deva–Deva gana, different nadis.
- Ardra — 18.5 of 21 on average: Yoni buffalo–dog (2), Deva–Manushya gana, different nadis.
- Pushya — 18.5 of 21 on average: Yoni buffalo–sheep (3), Deva–Deva gana, different nadis.
- Bharani — 18 of 21 on average: Yoni buffalo–elephant (3), Deva–Manushya gana, different nadis.
Nadi dosha
Swati is in the Antya (Kapha) nadi. A partner whose Moon is in any of these nakshatras scores 0 of 8 for Nadi: Krittika, Rohini, Ashlesha, Magha, Swati, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Revati.
Matching manuals list exceptions — for example the same nakshatra in different padas or different signs, or the same Moon sign with different nakshatras — and authorities differ on them. Nadi is a traditional classification, not a medical test. See Guna Milan explained for the full discussion.
Yoni and Gana
Swati's yoni is the buffalo. Its traditional enemy is the horse, which scores 0 for Yoni. As a Deva nakshatra, it scores 6 for Gana with another Deva star. Deva and Manushya mix well in most tables, while Rakshasa paired with either of the others scores lowest. 'Rakshasa' describes an independent, forceful temperament, not a moral failing.
What the nakshatras cannot tell you
The other 15 points of Ashtakoota — Varna (1), Vashya (2), Graha Maitri (5) and Bhakoot (7) — depend on the two Moon signs, and Swati lies within one sign, so its sign-based kootas are fixed for any given partner sign. See the Moon sign compatibility pages, and use the Guna Milan tool for the full 36-point calculation from both birth details.
Beyond the score, astrologers compare the two whole charts: the 7th houses and their lords, Venus, the navamsa, Mangal dosha and the dashas each person will run.
FAQ
Which nakshatra is best for Swati? At the nakshatra level, Hasta and Punarvasu score highest in our tables. The full match also depends on the Moon signs and the whole charts.
Can Swati marry Swati? Two Swati Moons share a nadi, so Nadi dosha applies (0 of 8), though several manuals relax it when the padas or signs differ. The other three kootas score 3, 4 and 6.
Why does my total differ from another website's? Gana, Vashya and some Yoni tables differ between almanacs, and sites differ on ayanamsa and on applying exceptions. We use the saravali.de tables and say so.
Sources
- Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, vivaha prakarana (ashtakoota)
- Koota tables — computed with the Sunyra engine (engine/src/matching.ts; Gana and Yoni point tables as published by saravali.de)
Written by Sunyra Editorial. Astrology is a tradition of interpretation; read this as guidance, not a forecast. Disclaimer.
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