svAti:

• name of the star Arcturus = the 13th and 15th lunar asterism
• one of the wives of the Sun
• born under the star Arcturus

vAyavya

• Of partic. Soma vessels shaped like mortars

• The Nakshatra Svati (of which Vayu is the regent)

• The northwest (as presided over by Vayu)

vAyu

• wind , air (as one of the 5 elements ; the god of the wind/Indra)

• ... as Vata with Parjanya...

  • he is said to have sprung form the breath of Purusha...

  • the son-in-law of Tvashtri;

  • he is said to move in a shining car drawn by a pair of red or purple horses

    • or by several teams consisting of 39 or 100 or even 1000 horses

  • he is regent of the Nakshatra Svati and north-west quarter

• breathing , breath

• The wind of the body , a vital air

  • (of which 5 are reckoned:

  • prana, apana, samana, udana, and vyana; or naga, kurma, kraram devadatta and dhanam-jaya)

• (in medicine) the windy humour or any morbid affection of it

• The wind as a kind of demon producing madness

prAbhaJjana

• name of the Nakshatra Svati (presided over by Pra-bha-bhoda , the god of wind)

pavana

• " purifier ", purification; clean , pure

• wind or the god of wind , breeze , air; vital air , breath

• The regent of the Nakshatra Svati and the north-west region

• name of the number 5 (from the 5 vital airs)

• A householder's sacred fire

• A species of grass; of a mountain

• A broom

• winnowing of corn; an instrument for purifying grain; sieve , strainer

• The wild citron-tree

From Shil-Ponde. (1939).

Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 97

• "This woman has a truthful honest straightforward character.

• She can be identified by her speech and by her manner of walking.

• Her gait and speech are rather heavy and ponderous, at least deliberate and purposeful.

• She has a very friendly disposition and is popular with her own sex.

• She will marry into a large family and she will be very devoted to her husband."

From Shil-Ponde. (1939).

Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 84

• "... a slow and deliberative character, almost ponderous in thought and action yet intelligent and logical.

• While he may be slower at arriving at conclusions than most people,

  • on final analysis his reasoning is sound

  • and his conclusion more accurate than others who may be more brilliant.

  He is very religious, somewhat orthodox ,

  and his environment permitting will attend church regularly

  • or at any rate participate in some religious activity.

  Many priests or ministers are found to have Swati on the Rising Point."

• Swati in lagna

• Tom Cruise,
• Rudolf Steiner,
• Jean-Paul Sartre (existentialist French philosopher);
• George Harrison (Beatle)
• Gary Snyder (poet environmentalist)

• Swati-Chandra

(high arches)

• Tom Cruise

• Rudolf Steiner

• Martha Stewart

• George Harrison

"General results of being born in Swati Nakshatra :

1. Physical features:

• One of the peculiar features of Swati born is that

  • the under part of the feet will appear to be curved and the ankle risen.

• You will have an attractive appearance.

2. Character and general events:

• You are a peace loving person, but adamant and independent.

  • You respect others' property. You may be uneasy with criticism of your work.

• You may have trouble controlling your temper once you lose it.

• A proper balance of mind will result in a more positive life.

• You are willing to extend a helping hand to others provided your own freedom is not questioned.

• You give respect unconditionally.

• You are the best friend in need and worst enemy of the hated.

  • You do not hesitate to take revenge on the persons who are against you.

• You may experience difficult times in childhood.

• You initially try to give help and protection to those close to you,

  • but later change your mind because of harsh criticism.

  3. Education, sources of earning/profession:

  • Your intelligence and capacity to do the work are excellent.

    • You may suffer, financially and mentally, even if born in a wealthy family, until your 25th year.

  • However, you may not experience much progress in profession or business up to the age of 30 years.

    • Thereafter you will have A golden period up to your 60th year.

  • You may earn through the profession of gold smith, traveler or pharmacist.

  4. Family life:

  • Your married life may not be so congenial.

    • to outsiders it may seem that you are the most adjustable couple, but in reality you are not.

    5. Health:

    • You will have very good health.

    • You may suffer from common human diseases."

• you are intelligent and fond of religious worship.
• Phlegmatic constitution.

• There may be some trouble with organs.

• You serve your parents and teachers with utmost care.

from Das/ Behari:

• You are tall, have a long nose, and weak organs.

• You are grateful to the persons who help you.

• You enjoy respect from your family members.

• However, you may be ruined by those same family members.

from Das/ Behari:

• You will be clever in business.

• You are rich and earn by frequent travel.

• You will enjoy a very high reputation through good deeds.

• You may live away from your family.

from Das/ Behari:

• You may be rejected by your relatives, even though you have been a help to them.

• You will have a weak constitution.