Nakshatra 22 of 27 · श्रवण
Shravana Nakshatra
Shravana is the twenty-second nakshatra. It sits in Capricorn, from 10 to 23 degrees 20 minutes. Its ruler is the Moon. Its god is Vishnu, the preserver of the universe. Its sign is an ear. The name means listening or hearing. So this is a star of learning by listening, wisdom, and deep connection.
- Ruling planet
- Moon
- Deity
- Vishnu
- Symbol
- Ear
- Zodiac span
- 10° to 23°20′ Capricorn
- Gana
- Deva (divine)
- Nadi
- Madhya (Pitta)
- Element
- Air
- Animal (yoni)
- Monkey
- Gender
- Male
- Lucky color
- Light blue
- Lucky number
- 2
- Lucky day
- Monday
- Gemstone
- Pearl
What Shravana Nakshatra Means
If your Moon is in Shravana, you learn best by listening, and you truly hear what others say. You are wise, thoughtful, and drawn to knowledge. People come to you for advice, and you can hold a group or a family together through your calm, caring counsel.
The hard side is that you may listen to gossip, or care too much what others think of you. You can be too focused on reputation. Learning to listen to your own inner voice, and to act as well as hear, is the main lesson of this star.
Mythology and Symbolism
Vishnu, the god of Shravana, is the great preserver who keeps the universe in balance and steps in to protect the world whenever it is threatened. His nature fills this star with the wish to hold things together, to preserve wisdom and tradition, and to care for the whole.
The ear points to the ancient way of learning, by hearing sacred knowledge passed down by word of mouth. In old times all wisdom was heard, not read. Shravana people carry this listening gift, and often become the ones who keep and pass on what matters.
Shravana Personality Traits
Strengths
- Wise, thoughtful, and a great listener
- Learns fast and remembers well
- Trusted for calm, caring advice
- Loyal to tradition, family, and values
- Good at connecting and holding people together
Things to watch
- Cares too much about reputation
- Can listen to gossip or rumour
- Overthinks and is slow to act
- Too fixed on tradition and its way
- Can be moody, like the changing Moon
Career and Work
Shravana people do very well in learning and teaching. Teaching, writing, research, counselling, and any field built on knowledge suit this listening star.
The gift for hearing and connecting fits languages, media, music, and communication of every kind. They can also do well in law and in advising others.
The Vishnu link to preserving suits work in tradition, culture, religion, and healing. They shine where they can gather wisdom and pass it on with care.
Love and Marriage
In love, Shravana people are caring, loyal, and attentive. They truly listen to a partner, remember what matters, and build a bond of deep trust and understanding.
The care point is worry about image. They may care too much what others think of the relationship, or overthink small things they hear. When they trust their own heart, they make devoted, wise, and gentle partners.
Health
Shravana rules the ears, the skin, and the reproductive system in the body. So care is needed for the ears and hearing, and for the skin.
An overthinking mind can bring worry, poor sleep, and low moods. Quiet, calm listening practices, good rest, and steady routines keep this thoughtful star healthy.
The Four Padas of Shravana
Pada 1 · Aries navamsa
Active and eager. This quarter learns fast and puts knowledge quickly into action.
Read the full Pada 1 guide →Pada 2 · Taurus navamsa
Steady and practical. Gathers useful, lasting knowledge with patience.
Read the full Pada 2 guide →Pada 3 · Gemini navamsa
Clever and curious. The sharpest quarter for language, ideas, and teaching.
Read the full Pada 3 guide →Pada 4 · Cancer navamsa
Caring and wise. Listens with the heart, devoted to family and tradition.
Read the full Pada 4 guide →Shravana Nakshatra Compatibility
Traditionally harmonious nakshatras: Rohini, Uttara Ashadha, Hasta, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishta.
More challenging pairings: Ashwini, Chitra, Vishakha. Real compatibility depends on both complete birth charts, not the birth star alone.
Remedies and Favourable Practices
- Honour the Moon, the ruling planet, by keeping calm feelings and a peaceful mind.
- Worship of Vishnu, and reciting his names, blesses the wisdom and harmony of this star.
- Listening to your own inner voice, not only to others, keeps the Shravana mind clear.
- Learning sacred knowledge, and teaching it kindly, uses this star's gift well.
- Monday is a good day to begin important work. Wear pearl only on an astrologer's advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shravana nakshatra in simple words?
Shravana is the twenty-second of the 27 nakshatras, in Capricorn. It is ruled by the Moon and its god is Vishnu, the preserver. Its symbol is an ear, and its name means listening. It stands for learning by listening, wisdom, and connection. People born under it are wise, thoughtful, and gifted listeners whom others turn to for advice.
Which planet rules Shravana nakshatra?
Shravana is ruled by the Moon. The Moon gives this star its sensitive, receptive mind, its love of learning, and its caring, connecting nature.
Is Shravana nakshatra good for marriage?
Yes. Shravana people are caring, loyal, and attentive partners who truly listen. Marriage works best when they trust their own heart and worry less about image. A full match needs both birth charts and the study of gana, nadi, and yoni.
What jobs suit Shravana nakshatra people?
Learning and teaching work suits them, such as teaching, writing, research, and counselling. Their listening gift also fits languages, media, music, law, and advising others.
What are the four padas of Shravana nakshatra?
The four padas fall in the Aries, Taurus, Gemini, and Cancer navamsas. The first learns and acts fast, the second gathers lasting knowledge, the third is sharp with language and ideas, and the fourth listens with a caring heart.
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