Based on the nakshatra of their birth, the characteristics of swathi nakshatra, called the sword or Independence, is they have beautiful looks and a happy air about them. People feel happy around them. They are very religious and spend for the well being of others, donating money for good causes. They have the power to control their senses, but they have no control over their bodily requirements. They are good business people and maintain good relations with friends and relatives. They see good progress between the ages of 30 and 35 years.

The vruksham of the Swathi star is Marutham. The planet for Swathi is the shadow planet Rahu and the swathi nakshatra God, Kali, Durga.

Under ganam categorization, those born under swathi nakshatra also known as Chothi nakshatram, belong to the Deva ganam