Shravana Nakshatra (श्रवण)
Sanskrit: Śravaṇa
Shravana Nakshatra Quick Facts
Sanskrit
Śravaṇa
Number
22 of 27
Ruling Planet
Moon (चंद्र)
Deity
Vishnu
Symbol
Ear / Three footprints
Animal
Female Monkey
Gana
Deva
Nadi
Kapha
Yoni
Monkey
Varna
Mleccha
Rashi
Makar (Capricorn)
Degrees
10°00' – 23°20' Capricorn
Lucky Color
Light Blue
Lucky Number
2
Lucky Day
Monday
Lucky Gem
Pearl
Shravana Nakshatra Personality
Attentive, scholarly, and devotional. Shravana means 'to hear' — these natives are the listeners, the learners, the keepers of sacred knowledge. Ruled by Vishnu, they carry a natural reverence for tradition, stories, and the spoken word.
Gana
Deva
divine temperament — refined, ethereal, spiritually inclined, drawn to harmony, light, and higher ideals.
Nadi
Kapha
Kapha dosha (earth + water) — steady, grounded, nurturing, with a tendency toward heaviness and attachment when imbalanced.
Presiding Deity
Vishnu
the preserver of the cosmos — the all-pervading sustainer, of whom Krishna is the complete descent.
Shravana Nakshatra Strengths
- Exceptional listening and learning ability
- Deep devotion and spiritual depth
- Kindness and willingness to counsel
- Good memory and scholarship
Shravana Nakshatra Challenges
- Tendency to gossip or absorb others' pain
- Over-reliance on tradition
- Difficulty expressing own voice
- Can be overly cautious
Challenges are not flaws — they are the edges where Shravana natives grow. Awareness turns them into strengths.
Shravana in Career & Work
Excel in teaching, counseling, astrology, language, media, broadcasting, music, religious service, psychology, and any field requiring deep listening.
Dharmic tip: Moon-ruled natives do best when their work honors their gana (Deva) — a Deva nature thrives when their livelihood has meaning beyond mere income.
Shravana in Love & Relationships
Gentle, devoted, and family-oriented. They listen deeply to their partner and build love through conversation and shared values.
Compatibility note: Nakshatras with complementary gana and nadi are classically favored in Ashtakoot matching. Shravana (Deva, Kapha) often pairs harmoniously with nakshatras that balance rather than amplify its kapha tendencies — but a full kundli comparison matters more than any single factor. Always consult your birth chart for specifics.
Famous People in Shravana Nakshatra
- Many notable teachers and counselors
- Several renowned broadcasters
- Celebrated musicians
Public figures reportedly born under Shravana nakshatra. Birth-chart attributions vary by source and exact birth time.
Krishna's Guidance for Shravana Natives
Krishna speaks directly to Shravana natives — you listen well, so listen to this: BG 10.10 says those who worship with love receive divine understanding. Your listening is itself a form of yoga. Hear the silence beneath the words, and you will hear Me.
BG 10.10
“To those who are constantly devoted and who worship Me with love, I give the understanding by which they can come to Me.”
Shravana Nakshatra — Common Questions
What makes Shravana nakshatra unique?
Shravana (श्रवण) is the 22nd of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 10°00' – 23°20' Capricorn. Its presiding deity is Vishnu and its ruling planet is Moon. Attentive, scholarly, and devotional. Shravana means 'to hear' — these natives are the listeners, the learners, the keepers of sacred knowledge. Ruled by Vishnu, they carry a natural reverence for tradition, stories, and the spoken word.
What is the ruling planet of Shravana nakshatra?
Shravana nakshatra is ruled by Moon (चंद्र) in the Vimshottari Dasha system — the Moon rules emotion, memory, nurture, and inner tides. This colors the major life periods of natives born under this star.
Who is the deity of Shravana nakshatra?
Vishnu presides over Shravana nakshatra — the preserver of the cosmos — the all-pervading sustainer, of whom Krishna is the complete descent. Worshipping or meditating on this deity is considered especially beneficial for Shravana natives.
What is the best career for Shravana nakshatra natives?
Excel in teaching, counseling, astrology, language, media, broadcasting, music, religious service, psychology, and any field requiring deep listening. A Moon-ruled Deva nakshatra tends to flourish where its core traits (exceptional listening and learning ability, deep devotion and spiritual depth) find honest expression.
Is Shravana nakshatra auspicious?
Every nakshatra carries divine purpose — none is inherently "bad." Shravana, ruled by Moon under the deity Vishnu, brings distinct gifts (exceptional listening and learning ability) and distinct lessons (tendency to gossip or absorb others' pain). Krishna teaches in BG 18.47 that one's own dharma, even imperfectly lived, is better than another's — honor your nakshatra rather than compare it.
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उत्तराषाढ़ा
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Read guideAsk Krishna about your Shravana nakshatra
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Lucky gem for Shravana: Pearl