- Nakshatra Deity: Vayu, the Wind, that provides life, king of celestial musicians, divine breath of gods.
- Symbols: Sprout or shoot of a plant, A single sapling swinging to the blowing wind (independent), sword (discrimination), coral, priest (or priestess), Male Buffalo.
- Kind: Chara / Chala / Moving
- Facing or Looking Towards: Sideways
- No of Stars: 1
- Nick Name: The Self-Going Star, The Very Good one, The Priest who has mastered nature of God and religious beliefs.
- Foundation Above: Movement in different Directions.
- Foundation Below: Changing Form.
- Shakti (Power): Pradhvamsa Shakti (The Power to “Disburse/ Scatter like the Wind or Transform”).
- Final Desire: To have the Freedom to move as I Wish in all the Worlds.
Puranic Stories:
- Vayu
- Hanuman
- Bheema
- Parikshit – Vayu – Sukha Maharshi – Bhagavatam
వాయోర్ నిష్ట్యా వ్రతతిః పరస్తాత్ అసిద్ధిర్ అవస్తాత్
Vayor = Vayu, The Wind.
Nishtya= the most powerful, Swati star, determined, neck,
Vratatihi = abundance, disciplined, trying to be a perfectionist, just as the seed grows into a big tree, the life of the native creeps (moves slowly) and becomes a big tree. It also means spreading, expanding etc.
Asiddhi = Vayu is a perfectionist. However, will ultimately settle for less despite being a perfectionist.
Vayu:
- Provides relief to every one without any discrimination.
- Spreads everywhere – leaves no open pocket.
- Helps every element. Helps fire as oxygen, helps all organisms on the earth to breathe, helps rain during storm, defines limits in sky (akash).
- Also, destroys each element. Fire is put off with more wind, gravity can also be defied with more wind speed, etc.
- Wind is not dependent on any one. Ex: Fire is dependent on wind (oxygen) etc.
- Wind can be compressed and expanded to a large extent – highly flexible.
- Wind is generally very gentle and calm.
Hanuman
- Education: Hanuman learnt vedas, grammar, etc., was running backwards.
- Memory: Hanuman was cursed when he was a child that he will forget his powers.
- Dedication: Hanuman was extremely dedicated to Rama, his boss.
- Attributes: Strength, Speed, Flying, Shape-shifting, combat, healing.
- Sanjeevani: Helped Rama, Sita and Lakshmana from dying.
Bheema:
- Strength: Bhima is renowned for his immense physical strength and prowess in battle.
- Bravery: Known for his courage, Bhima faces numerous formidable foes without hesitation.
- Loyalty: He is fiercely loyal to his family, especially his brothers, and is devoted to Draupadi.
- Temper: Bhima has a fiery temper and is quick to act when provoked, often displaying a no-nonsense attitude.
- Compassion: Despite his warrior nature, Bhima shows kindness and compassion, particularly towards the weak and oppressed.
- Determination: His resolve is unwavering, particularly in avenging wrongs done to his family.
Short Stories Involving Bhima:
- Bhima killed the King Duryodhana but gave the kingdom to Duryodhana.
- There were many equals to Duryodhana and there were power tussles.
- Duryodhana fought a bigger enemy than him many times (Ex: Bakasura, Keechaka)
- Bheema married a tribal lady Hidimba.
Parikshit – Vayu – Shukha:
- Vayu sucked out all the poison from Parikshit after Takshaka (due to a curse) has bit him.
- Shukha Brahma (parrot) taught Bhagavatam to Parikshit.
Sun’s Debility & Saturn’s Exaltation:
Elemental Conflict:
- Sun: Represents the fire element (Agni Tattva), emphasizing stability and power.
- Saturn: Finds alignment with the air element (Vayu Tattva) of Swati Nakshatra, promoting movement and adaptability.
- Impact: Sun’s need for firmness conflicts with Swati’s flexible and changeable nature, leading to debilitation. Saturn’s structured approach thrives in Swati’s dynamic environment, leading to exaltation.
Symbolic Representation:
- Sun: Requires a stable foundation for leadership and vitality.
- Saturn: Benefits from Swati’s symbol of growth and movement (young sprout swaying in the wind).
- Impact: Sun’s challenge in maintaining stability contrasts with Swati’s emphasis on growth and adaptability, contributing to debilitation. Saturn’s disciplined nature aligns well with Swati’s dynamic symbolism, leading to exaltation.
Practical Application:
- Sun: Individuals may experience challenges in asserting leadership and vitality in Swati Nakshatra’s adaptable environment.
- Saturn: Individuals may excel in applying discipline, responsibility, and fairness in decision-making processes within Swati’s dynamic context
- Very skillful and powerful.
- Swati is many good opportunities like chaos and the native is confused what to pick.
- Like air, travels to a lot of places or likes to travel ever day. One can be in as small job as a messenger delivering important letters to everyone or can be in a big business / big job, which involves frequent air travel.
- As Bheema and Anjaneya, these natives are like side heroes and will help a protagonist (Dharma Raja / Rama) in their life to be successful. They maintain a very low profile.
- As a large tree is visible inside a small seed, these people’s capability cannot be seen outwardly. They have profound knowledge.
- Even for small things, they have to run extra mile.
- Like Bheema and Anjaneya – need a master to tame them continuously. They are always better, if they are reporting to someone (in a job / business).
- They will be very confused, struggling to choose which is the better option.
- Strange experiences, both good and bad. Similar to Chitra.
- Rivalries and power tussles.
- Initially looks for perfection and later on compromises on everything.
Sprout / Single shoot: Extreme strength is required for getting the first shoot off a seed. Swati is extremely powerful, it transforms a seed into a sprout / sapling. It will start breathing on its own – showing independence. Does not want to work under someone – wants to be independent.
Sword: A sword or a blade is another symbol – which likes and shows cut-throat approach / straight forward approach, rather than a beating around the bush approach. Separates Maya and Truth, separates two distinct things.
Coral: Coral is red in color, often represents protection (Hanuman and Bheema stood as protection for their people). Vayu – represents digestion (gastric troubles). It also enhances vitality. It also shows purity and devotion towards their masters (Mars is pure / raw and devoted to Sun).
Priest / Priestess: Swati is a very learned man / woman due to the discipline and vows that he has taken. Like Hanuman he understands many things from the Dharma Shastras.
Male Buffalo: Buffalos represent strength and fertility.
Yoga Tara: 20th Degree (Virgo)
10 – Db for Sun | 16-MB for Sun |
*MB – Mrityu Bhaga
*Ex – Exaltation
Native is powerful, usually needs inspiration from someone. Needs situations to face and then will become a performer. Will be a priest like – knows lot of Shastras, excellent knowledge of grammar.
Will get a lot of chances in life to perform well. Will offer protection to their family. Will usually keep asking “What do you want?”. Wants to be independent.
Constant power tussles, fluctuating relations with business partners / life partner. Strange problems due to Maya and Truth similar to Chitra.
Bhima was a very good cook. Native may be protecting his family.
Wealth is growing slowly and steadily. Has a large vision.
Very good grammar in message oriented communication like emails, messages etc.
Usually, very restrained in developing relationships with other women.
Brave enough to withstand any wind. If afflicted, issues of neck like spondylitis.
Buying house, properties, vehicles may bring in strange problems, which cannot be explained.
Native’s mother could be reporting like a subordinate to her daughter-in-laws (native’s wife etc). She may seek permission / consent for everything.
Children are very different from the native in characteristics.
The person’s brain and ideas are very sharp like sword.
Native works very hard and will progress in life. Progress is very slow and steady.
Strange diseases may haunt the native.
Spouse could be from a different culture / religion or spouse’s parents follow a few different rituals than the native / different sub-sect of the same caste at least.
Spouse may be in a career which is fruitful but slow growing and steady.
Strange issues in getting inheritance.
Spouse’s family protects the native. They may have got ample opportunities in life to excel in their material life. They may follow a few different rituals for festivals etc.
Native’s father has travelled across the world. He is either a postman who distributes letters across or a big executive, who is constantly travelling across many states or countries.
He has a steady and stable growth in career. He may be reporting to someone very big in the company like CEO etc.
Will be No2 in the company but does all the work like a CEO.
But decision making is done by the CEO, but not him. He will definitely influence the CEO very highly.
If he is asked to take a decision, he will be confused and cannot arrive at a final decision.
Native is in a job that is steadily but slowly growing.
He will get a lot of opportunities in career.
He will be a No2 in the organization for a long time.
Strange expenses. Strange hidden enemies.
The enemies / debts are growing steadily and slowly.
The native is growing in a foreign land / working in No2 Position in a MNC company.