Career

Tradesmen, businessmen; Wrestlers; sports with breath control; singers; musicians playing horns, organs and wind instruments; researchers; Technology experts; Inventors; Independent Enterprises; Aeronautical Industry; government servants; Pilots; aviation jobs; Socialites; Transportation Industry; professions that use speech such as news reading; software and computer industry; flexible and genius based jobs; service jobs like right hand men and housekeepers; Adventure Sports like skydiving, balloonists; kite makers; Lawyers; Judges; Educators, Teachers; Working Class Leaders; Trade-Union leaders; diplomats; hosts or hostesses; politicians

Gana: Swathi is a ‘deva’/godly nakshatra, conducive to all kinds of learning due to the presence of .

Favorable Activities

Business, trade, socializing, buying/selling, art and science, diplomacy, grooming of oneself

Unfavorable Activities

Travel, confrontation, aggression

Remedies

Swathi natives should worship SaraSwathi, the goddess of learning and chant the root mantra “Om Lam”, “Om Am”, “Om Ksham” and “Om Aam” 108 times during the lunar transition of this nakshatra to alleviate afflictions. Wearing light, varied and pastel colors is also recommended. All important actions should correspond to the course of this constellation for best results.

Miscellaneous

In the words of Varahamihira, the lunar influence gives Swathi a well-spoken attribute, with self-control and compassion. Nelson Rockefeller, the commercial kingpin is a typical Swathi native.

Padas or Quarters

The first pada falls on the Sagittarius Navamsa which is ruled by . The pada stands for the inquisitive and restless aspect of Swati. It helps communication, learning and all sorts of travel. Planets generate comparatively favorable results as the pada is open minded and eager.

The second pada falls on the Capricorn Navamsa which is ruled by . The quarter is an embodiment of materialism. It is the most grounded among the four padas and hence lacks the fragile element of Swati. However, concerns include material growth and stability. It is often hailed as selfish in comparison to the material aspects and personal comforts. There is a keen sense of business.

The third pada falls on the Aquarius Navamsa which is ruled by . Highly intellectual, the emphasis is on creativity, learning and cooperation. The planets encourage group activities so that goals can be attained. , and are favorably placed.

The fourth pada falls on the Pisces Navamsa which is ruled by . Most adaptable and flexible, this pada represents the spirit of Swati which is to go with the flow. A Pushkara navamsa pada, there is success through perseverance, sociability, flexibility and ingenuity. Although the planets might appear flimsy, they are goal oriented and hardworking. All planets, other than , generate good results.

Swathi – The Corn Sheaf

Swathi (6.40-20.00 Libra) is the central constellation ruled by Vayu, the God of the Wind. It relates to the breeze, wind, and elimination of negativity. It invokes meanings of words like good going, independence, delicate and fragile.

Swathi needs to be used well for eliminating its negative influences, as it may lead to negativity. Symbolized as a young shoot blown by the wind, Swathi suggests every form of delicacy.

Behavioral Characteristics

Swathi indicates balance and harmony and this itself may have the dual aspects like adherence to ideals and the lack of taking a stance. Often, the asterism does not have a particular point of view, and decisive action can only be manifested in evolved Swathi individuals. Extreme procrastination is one of the worst traits of Swathi whose openness to ideas makes it ideal for learning. However, only a few receive accomplishment in their chosen field.

Lower Swathi natives may signal lightness, always concerned with the need of coming to a position of stability without the need to hurry things up. This is something that makes favorable in this nakshatra. The core basis of this asterism is futuristic planning and often they ensure that their long term goals witness success. Swathi natives have proportioned and elegant looking bodies that is on the slender side. They can easily be recognized in a group having a smiling countenance.

The conjoined emphasis of and makes Swathi a basis of diplomacy. They love socializing and can go to any lengths to achieve that. Civilized behavior appeals to them like nothing else and they often follow mass trends blindly. In fact they often ask themselves the question, “Who am I to blow against the wind?” despite a clear realization of the fact that they cannot please everyone at the same time.

Swathi refers to the aspects of independence or letting go of the self. It is a constellation that advocates individuality and this is further realized with the solar influence that has optimum debilitation. The spirit of individuality is not realized here in its spiritual aspect, although the nature of the conscience is more towards the mental and the material depending often on certain acquired skill or talent on an earthly plane.

A lot of rich and wealthy men of the earth have their nakshatras in Swathi. The asterism while functioning on its lower plane can lead to overindulgence and a lack of morality. A major part of this nakshatra is demarcated by law, fiancé and sexuality.

Strengths: Clever in trade, commerce and business, seeks the truth, tender, kind, accurate, finds lowest common denominator, optimistic, involved in spiritual or humanitarian causes, enjoys the company of religious or well integrated people, enjoys travel, interest in science and philosophy, independent, persuasive communication style, disciplined, friendly, pure, desires harmony, honest, and rational.

Weakness: Restless, unable to recognize own limitations resulting in loss of money, reputation and status, spendthrift, critical, quiet, monastic, reclusive, secretive, hidden passions, creative and absurd thinker, vulnerable, easily influenced by others, focused on personal gain, lack of interest in family life, and temperamental.

Professions: Business and trade, sports, singers, musicians who play wind instruments or the organ, inventors, independent entrepreneurs, pilots, aeronautics, researchers, service professions, software industry, handy man, extreme sports, educators, ambassador, lawyers, judges, politicians, union leaders, diplomats, hostess, yoga instructor, and jobs needing flexibility.

Famous Swatis: Charlie Chaplin, Harry Truman, George Harrison, James Dean, Hank Aaron, Nelson Rockefeller, Whoopi Goldberg

Favorable Activities: Business and trade agreements, commencing education, social events, public events, money transactions, breathing exercise, mediation, and activities requiring peace, calmness, or diplomacy.

Unfavorable Activities: Fierce or aggressive behavior; travel.

Sacred Energy Vortex: Siththukkadu Sri Prsanna Kundalambhigai Samedha Sri Thaanthreeswarar Siva Temple Sri Sundararaja Perumal Temple

The sacred site with most significance for Swati star is located at Sihthukkadu near Poondamalli in Tamil Nadu, India. This site connects the sacred shrines of Sri Thaanthreeswarar Siva Temple and Sri Sundararaja Perumal Temple. It is important for those born under Swati star to visit the sacred energy vortexes of Lord Shiva and Lord Maha Vishnu at Siththukkaadu.

Swati is a saintly word that consists of energy representing the oneness of Siva and Vishnu. Worshipping at both these temples on Swati star day, Monday or Dwadhasi (12th waxing moon phase) would bestow grace and significant benefic effects for the solidarity of the Saivites and Vaishnavites.

Sri Prasanna Kundhalaambhigai Samedha Sri Thaandhreeswara Siva Moorthy is also a sacred shrine bestowing grace of yoga jothi, an energy that personify in the shape of sound and light. Mixing both light and sound is known as Kundala Yogam and through this mixture, Kundala Jothi comes forth. On the Swati star day, at Siththukkaadu Siva temple aunqiue Kundala Jothi shines brightly. A small earthen lamp lit on Swati star day at this sacred shrine would bring KundalaJothi energy for the whole world.

Kubera Moorthy worshipped at the sacred shrine situated at Siththukkaadu, the place of manifestation of abundance of wealth. He performed penance for thousands of years by standing on the toe of his right foot and worshiping with Nagalinga flowers to Kundhalambhigai Samedha Sri Thaandhreeswarar. After performing abhishekham with the essence of EmblicMyrobalan fruit, he worshipped Lord Mahaa Vishnu in Sri Sundararaja Perumal Temple. Kubera Moorthy was granted the blessing to provide assistance in the form of immense wealth to those worshipping with great devotion at this sacred shrine.

Swati star contains the energy of absorbing, spreading and fulfilling the divine energy on the divine objects such as rudraksha beads, bells, and sacred thread. Siththukkaadu is one of the sacred shrines where this energy can be easily accessed. In addition to those born under Swati star, visiting this sacred temple can benefit those who are married without the blessings of their parents or family members as well as doctors and people in the medical professions.

Swati natives, your incense is made with the herb Jarul as prescribed by the Vedas.

Burning one of these pillars is like performing a mini fire ritual for that particular star formation. For your specific Birthstar, you will be able to connect inwardly to your planet of energetic origin and gain support with the positive aspects that are you.

Burning the other Nakshatra pillars on that specific Nakshatra day will tune you in with the favorable activities with that star’s energy for the day. It is recommended to at least burn your own personal Nakshatra pillar daily to stay connected to your essence. It is advantageous to burn the days Nakshatra pillar as well.

Each Nakshatra is divided into four quarters called padas that contain more specific characteristics of a person born during the pada of Swati:

padas:

First Pada 6°40′ to 10°00′ Libra
Ruled by:
Soul Sound: Ru
Keyword: Open-minded

Second Pada 10°00′ to 13°20′ Libra
Ruled by:
Soul Sound: Re
Keyword: Stability

Third Pada 13°20′ to 16°40′ Libra
Ruled by:
Soul Sound: Ro
Keyword: Learning

Fourth Pada 16°40′ to 20°00′ Libra
Ruled by:
Soul Sound: Ta
Keyword: Adaptability