Nakshatra 22 of 27
Shravana nakshatra (श्रवण)
Shravana means 'listening'. Located in Capricorn and presided over by Vishnu, it is the nakshatra of learning, tradition and the transmission of knowledge through hearing.
Shravana nakshatra at a glance
- Ruling planet
- Moon (Chandra)
- Zodiac sign
- Capricorn
- Deity
- Vishnu, the preserver
- Symbol
- An ear, or three footprints
- Gana
- Deva
- Animal symbol
- Female monkey
- Dasha years
- 10 years (Moon mahadasha)
Shravana personality: strengths and challenges
Strengths
Good listening, a retentive memory, learning ability and a gift for sharing knowledge.
Challenges
Over-sensitivity to criticism, gossip and a tendency to absorb other people's worries.
Career and relationships
Career
Teaching, counselling, broadcasting, languages, law, spiritual and educational fields.
Love and marriage
Attentive and caring, valuing conversation. Does best with a partner who listens in return.
Shravana padas and name letters
Each pada is 3°20'wide and falls in a different navamsa (D9) sign. Traditionally a child's name starts with the syllable of the pada the Moon was in.
| Pada | Name syllable | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khi | Aries |
| 2 | Khu | Taurus |
| 3 | Khe | Gemini |
| 4 | Kho | Cancer |
Name syllables differ slightly between regional traditions.
Shravana nakshatra remedies
Worship Vishnu on Thursdays and Saturdays; listening to scriptures and Vishnu Sahasranama is traditional.
For the ruling planet Moon, Mondayis the traditional day and “Om Chandraya Namah” the usual beej mantra. Treat these as supportive habits, not guarantees, and avoid anyone who asks for large payments for remedies.
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Shravana nakshatra: common questions
Which planet rules Shravana nakshatra?
Shravana is ruled by Moon (Chandra). In the Vimshottari dasha system, a person born in Shravana starts life in the Moon mahadasha, which lasts 10 years in total.
Which zodiac sign is Shravana nakshatra in?
Shravana lies in Capricorn (10°00' to 23°20') in the sidereal zodiac.
What are the name letters for Shravana nakshatra?
The traditional starting syllables for the four padas of Shravana are Khi, Khu, Khe, Kho. These vary slightly between regional traditions.
What is the deity of Shravana nakshatra?
Vishnu, the preserver. The symbol is an ear, or three footprints, and the nakshatra belongs to the Deva gana.
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