Svati

Svati (pronounced Svātī, with a lengthened 'a' and 'i') is a Nakshatra in Hindu astronomy, that corresponds to the star Arcturus. According to Hindu myths it is a nakshatra or star which converts dew drops into diamonds. ( also spelled Swati)

Properties of Svati

Meaning: Sword or Independence

Western star name: Arcturus

Lord: Rahu (north lunar node)

Symbol: Shoot of plant, coral

Deity : Vayu, the Wind god

Indian zodiac: 6°40' - 20° Tula ; Western zodiac 2°40' - 16° Scorpio

The moon in Swaati indicates someone who is musical, artistic, creative, intuitive and psychic. They have good business and financial skills and are good communicators. They are good learners, knowledgable, curious and flexible in their approach. They can be vulnerable but are good survivors. However, they can also be changeable, restless and fickle.

Names based on Swati Nakshatra

Under the traditional Hindu principle of naming individuals according to their birthstar (see Jyotisha), the following Sanskrit syllables correspond with this Nakshatra, and would belong at the beginning of a first name:

रू Ru

रे Re

रो Ro

ता Ta

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*Hindu calendar