Nakshatra 22 of 27 · 10°00' - 23°20' Capricorn
Shravana Nakshatra
Śravaṇa
Shravana is the twenty-second nakshatra, occupying 10°00' to 23°20' of Capricorn. Its presiding deity is Vishnu, the preserver and one of the Trimurti, and its ruling planet is the Moon. The name Shravana means "to hear" or "the listener." The asterism is associated with hearing, learning through tradition, and the transmitted teaching.
- Ruling planet
- Moon
- Deity
- Vishnu (the preserver)
- Symbol
- An ear; three footprints
- Rashi
- Capricorn
- Gana / Yoni / Nadi
- Deva · Monkey · Antya
- Caste (varna)
- Mlechha
Symbolism
The ear symbolises receptivity and the willingness to listen. The three footprints refer to Vishnu's Trivikrama form, where he covered three realms in three steps. Shravana is the asterism of the disciple: the listener who receives transmission and carries it forward.
Personality of Shravana natives
Personality of Shravana natives: receptive, traditional, scholarly, well-spoken, often unusually well-informed, and committed to lineage. The Moon rulership gives them sensitivity; Vishnu's influence gives them preservative instincts (they keep what is worth keeping). They are often natural counsellors and teachers, rooted in what they have heard from elders.
The four padas
The four padas of Shravana fall in Capricorn-Aries (1st pada, Mars navamsa, more energetic), Capricorn-Taurus (2nd, Venus, sensual and steady), Capricorn-Gemini (3rd, Mercury, articulate and communicative), and Capricorn-Cancer (4th, Moon on Moon, the most domestic and emotionally rich).
Career inclinations
Career inclinations: education and teaching, broadcasting and audio media, languages and translation, library and archive work, music (especially traditional forms), publishing, religious teaching, counselling, audiology and hearing-related medicine, and any vocation where transmission of knowledge through listening is central.
Marriage compatibility
Marriage compatibility: Shravana's gana is Deva, yoni is monkey (same as Purva Ashadha), nadi is Antya, varna is Mlechha. Monkey-yoni mate is Purva Ashadha. Shravana marriages tend to be traditional and well-considered; the native often marries within the family's social network.
Classically compatible
- Rohini (Serpent yoni)
- Mrigashira (Serpent yoni)
- Uttara Ashadha (Mongoose yoni)
Compatibility hints follow standard ashtakoot (yoni, gana, nadi, dina). For a full match score, use the kundali matching tool.
Health themes
Health themes: ear infections and hearing issues (the asterism rules the ears), knees and joints (Capricorn), respiratory issues, and Moon-ruled emotional and digestive sensitivity. Regular hearing care and sleep matter more than for most.
Spiritual orientation
Spiritually, Shravana is the asterism of shravana itself: the first of the three classical phases of learning (shravana, manana, nidhidhyasana). The teaching is that the genuine learning begins with the willingness to hear. Many Vedic scholars and traditional teachers have a strong Shravana emphasis.
Classical sources
BPHS assigns the Moon as Shravana's dasha lord. Phaladeepika emphasises Shravana's receptivity and traditional learning. Brihat Samhita lists Shravana among the chara (movable) nakshatras suitable for travel.
The dasha lord Moon starts every Shravana native's Vimshottari sequence. Read the Moon Mahadasha effects page for what this Mahadasha brings.
Frequently asked questions about Shravana Nakshatra
What is the ruling planet of Shravana Nakshatra?+
The Moon rules Shravana. The deity is Vishnu, the preserver.
What does Shravana Nakshatra mean?+
Śravaṇa means "to hear" or "the listener." The asterism is associated with hearing, learning through tradition, and the transmitted teaching.
Is Shravana good for marriage?+
Yes. Shravana marriages tend to be traditional and well-considered. Monkey-yoni mate is Purva Ashadha. The native often marries within the family's social network.
What career suits a Shravana native?+
Education and teaching, broadcasting and audio media, languages and translation, library and archive work, music (especially traditional forms), publishing, religious teaching, counselling, audiology, and any vocation where transmitted knowledge is central.
When is Shravana Mahadasha?+
Shravana natives begin life with the Moon Mahadasha (the asterism's ruling planet). The Moon Mahadasha lasts 10 years.
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