According to classical texts on Vedic astrology, the deity ruling Swati nakshatra is Vayu, the God of the wind. Meditating with the mantra of your moon nakshatra is a powerful way to connect with the symbology of that nakshatra which will have a significant influence over your purpose in this life. Chanting the mantra of your nakshatra can also remedy or strengthen the placement of the moon in your chart. In the video below, we document the sound of a simple nama mantra of Vayu:
oṁ vāyave namaḥ
|| ॐ वायवे नमः ||
Listen to the sound and feel it working to transform your life or chant along with the video to meditate with this ancient mantra.
The Sanskrit “Vāyu” (वायु) can be translated to mean “wind” or “breath” and refers to the Vedic deity of the air element. Swati nakshatra is connected with themes related to individuation, purification, durability, breath control and yoga. Swati is often considered the star of independence. This asterism is symbolized by a seedling bending in the wind.