Nakshatra 22 of 27
Shravana Nakshatra
Shravana is ruled by the Moon and presided over by Vishnu, the preserver. Its symbol is an ear: the star of listening, learning, and the preservation of knowledge through what is heard.
| Meaning | hearing; the ear |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Moon |
| Deity | Vishnu |
| Symbol | Ear |
| Degree range | 10°00′ – 23°20′ Capricorn |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn (sidereal) |
| Gana | Deva |
Shravana personality
Shravana natives learn by listening — to people, to traditions, to the undertones in a room. They are natural scholars, counselors, and connectors of information, often serving as the person through whom knowledge flows to others. They keep traditions alive. The shadow is gossip, over-hearing everyone else's life, and rigidity about received wisdom.
Strengths
- Deep listening
- Scholarship
- Counsel
- Preservation of knowledge
- Connectedness
Challenges
- Gossip
- Over-reliance on authority
- Sensitivity to criticism
- Rigid traditionalism
The four padas of Shravana
Each nakshatra divides into four padas of 3°20′, each mapping to a navamsa (D9) sign that colors how the nakshatra expresses itself. The traditional name syllables for each pada are shown alongside.
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa sign | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10°00′ Capricorn – 13°20′ Capricorn | Aries | Khi |
| 2 | 13°20′ Capricorn – 16°40′ Capricorn | Taurus | Khu |
| 3 | 16°40′ Capricorn – 20°00′ Capricorn | Gemini | Khe |
| 4 | 20°00′ Capricorn – 23°20′ Capricorn | Cancer | Kho |
Moon in Shravana
A Shravana Moon processes emotion through conversation and study. Being truly heard is your deepest need — and hearing others truly is your quietest gift.
Career paths
- Teaching and academia
- Media and broadcasting
- Counseling
- Linguistics and translation
- Library and archival science
Shravana compatibility
Traditionally harmonious matches for Shravana:
Pairings that usually take more work:
Is Shravana your birth star? Your janma nakshatra is where your Moon was at the moment of birth. Calculate your Vedic chart to find your nakshatra, pada, and current dasha period.