Nakshatra 22 of 27

Shravana Nakshatra

The star of listening: learning, wisdom and connection.

Shravana is the ear: the star of listening, learning and passing knowledge on. Natives are wise, attentive, well-informed and often devoted. The Moon as lord gives sensitivity and a connection with the public.

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Span: Capricorn 10°00′ – Capricorn 23°20′
Ruling planet: Moon
Deity: Vishnu
Symbol: Ear
Gana: Deva
Yoni: Monkey (female)

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Your birth star is the nakshatra the Moon occupied when you were born. It sets your first Dasha, your naming syllable and much of Kundli matching.

Calculated with the sidereal zodiac and the Lahiri ayanamsa.

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At a glance

Shravana nakshatra facts

Meaning of the name	Hearing
Zodiac span	Capricorn 10°00′ to Capricorn 23°20′ (sidereal)
Sign	Capricorn
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord)	Moon · Mahadasha of 10 years
Presiding deity	Vishnu
Symbol	Ear
Gana (temperament)	Deva
Yoni (animal)	Monkey, female
Nadi	Antya (Kapha)
Nature (for muhurta)	Chara (movable): good for travel, vehicles, moving house and anything that should keep moving
Naming syllables	Khi, Khu, Khe, Kho

Lord Vishnu, the preserver, presides; the symbol is an ear or three footprints, recalling Vishnu's three strides across the worlds.

Personality

Shravana traits

Strengths

Good listener and learner
Wise and knowledgeable
Organised and ethical
Devoted and respectful

Challenges

Sensitivity to criticism
Gossip or over-attention to others' opinions
Rigidity about rules

Careers that suit Shravana

Teaching and educationCounselling and therapyMedia, radio and podcastsLanguages and translationReligionTelecommunications

Four quarters

The four padas of Shravana

Pada 1

Syllable “Khi”

Capricorn 10°00′ – Capricorn 13°20′ · Navamsa Aries (lord Mars)

Aries navamsa (Mars): ambitious and energetic; learning put into action.

Pada 2

Syllable “Khu”

Capricorn 13°20′ – Capricorn 16°40′ · Navamsa Taurus (lord Venus)

Taurus navamsa (Venus): practical and steady; wealth through knowledge.

Pada 3

Syllable “Khe”

Capricorn 16°40′ – Capricorn 20°00′ · Navamsa Gemini (lord Mercury)

Gemini navamsa (Mercury): communicative and curious; media and teaching.

Pada 4

Syllable “Kho”

Capricorn 20°00′ – Capricorn 23°20′ · Navamsa Cancer (lord Moon)

Cancer navamsa (Moon): emotional and devoted; counselling and care.

Love and marriage

Shravana in relationships

Attentive, caring partners who listen well. They need to be heard in return.

Gana

Deva

Temperament match (6 points)

Yoni

Monkey

Same yoni: Purva Ashadha

Nadi

Antya (Kapha)

Same nadi (Nadi dosha): Krittika, Rohini, Ashlesha, Magha…

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Wellbeing and practice

Health and spiritual practice

Health

Ears, knees and skin; stress often comes from absorbing others' worries.

Traditional practice

Worship of Lord Vishnu and listening to scripture or mantra suit Shravana.

Traditional associations, not medical advice.

Common questions

Shravana FAQs

Which planet rules Shravana nakshatra?

Moon. People born with the Moon in Shravana begin life in Moon Mahadasha, which lasts 10 years in full; the balance at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the star.

What are the naming syllables for Shravana?

Khi (pada 1), Khu (pada 2), Khe (pada 3), Kho (pada 4). Traditionally a child's name begins with the syllable of the Moon's pada at birth.

Which zodiac sign is Shravana in?

Shravana lies wholly in Capricorn, from Capricorn 10°00′ to Capricorn 23°20′.

What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Shravana?

Gana: Deva. Yoni: female monkey. Nadi: Antya (Kapha). These are three of the eight factors (kootas) in Ashtakoota Kundli matching.

Is Shravana a good nakshatra?

Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges. Shravana is a Chara nakshatra, traditionally suited to travel, vehicles, moving house and anything that should keep moving. A person's results depend on the whole birth chart, not the birth star alone.