The Moon's Conjunction with Swati
The Moon's conjunction with Swati asterism follows similar principles to the Rohini conjunction, but with observations made in the bright half of Ashadha month. This conjunction provides specific predictions about crop yields, rainfall patterns, and agricultural prosperity based on the timing of rainfall during the Moon's passage through Swati.
Swati Yoga Definition
Definition
The period of a day when the Moon passes through the star Swati in the month of Ashadha
Observation Period
Observations have to be made in the bright half of the month of Ashadha
Relationship
Same effects as Moon's conjunction with Rohini apply to Swati and Ashadha conjunctions
Night Rain Effects
Effects based on when it rains during the night while Moon is in Swati:
Period
First four-hour period of the night
Effect
All field-products will thrive
Severity
ExcellentPeriod
Second part of the night
Effect
Sesamum, green gram and black gram will thrive
Severity
GoodPeriod
Third part of the night
Effect
Summer crop alone will flourish, not the autumnal
Severity
ModerateDay Rain Effects
Effects based on when it rains during the day while Moon is in Swati:
Period
First part of the day
Effect
Excellent rain during the year
Severity
ExcellentPeriod
Second part of the day
Effect
Same as first part coupled with insects and snakes
Severity
MixedPeriod
Third part of the day
Effect
Rain will be moderate
Severity
ModerateSpecial Conditions
Rain both day and night
Very good rain
ExcellentMoon near Apam Vatsa star (north of Chittra)
Conjunction proves beneficial
GoodApam Vatsa Star
The "Little One of Water"
Location: Due north of Chittra
Name: Apam Vatsa (เค เคชเคพเค เคตเคคเฅเคธ) - "Little one of water"
Significance: The conjunction with Swati taking place when the Moon is near this star proves beneficial
Magha Month Indicators
If any of these conditions occur during Moon's conjunction with Swati, the rainy season will be rich in all sorts of crops, gladdening mankind:
Snow-fall on 7th day of dark half in Magha
โ Rainy season rich in all sorts of crops, gladdening mankind
Wind is head-long
โ Rainy season rich in all sorts of crops, gladdening mankind
Clouds thunder frequently
โ Rainy season rich in all sorts of crops, gladdening mankind
Heavens filled with wreaths of lightning (Sun, Moon, stars disappeared)
โ Rainy season rich in all sorts of crops, gladdening mankind
Other Observation Months
Moon's conjunction with Swati should also be considered in these months:
Phalguna
Chaitra
Dark half of Vaisakha
Ashadha (particularly important)
Key Principles
- Swati Yoga occurs when Moon passes through Swati in the month of Ashadha.
- Observations are made in the bright half of Ashadha (unlike Rohini which is in dark half).
- Same effects as Rohini conjunction apply, but with special features for Swati.
- Night divided into three four-hour periods, each with different crop predictions.
- First night period rain = all field-products thrive (best outcome).
- Second night period rain = sesamum, green gram, black gram thrive.
- Third night period rain = only summer crops flourish, not autumnal.
- Day divided into three parts with varying rain quality predictions.
- First day part rain = excellent rain during the year (best outcome).
- Second day part rain = same as first but with insects and snakes (mixed blessing).
- Third day part rain = moderate rain only.
- Rain both day and night = very good rain (excellent outcome).
- Apam Vatsa star located due north of Chittra, means "little one of water".
- Moon near Apam Vatsa during Swati conjunction = beneficial.
- Four Magha month indicators: snow-fall on 7th dark half, head-long wind, frequent thunder, lightning-filled heavens.
- Any Magha indicator = rainy season rich in crops, gladdening mankind.
- Also observe Swati conjunction in Phalguna, Chaitra, dark half of Vaisakha.
- Ashadha month is particularly important for Swati observations.