Nakshatra · Lunar Mansion 22/27
Shravana Nakshatra श्रवण
listening · learning · connection · knowledge
Shravana is the ear — the nakshatra of listening and learning, ruled by Vishnu. Its natives gain wisdom through hearing and connection; they are scholars and counsellors who weave knowledge and people together.
| Number | 22nd of 27 |
|---|---|
| Zodiac span | 10°00′–23°20′ Capricorn |
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari) | Moon (Chandra) |
| Deity | Vishnu (the preserver) |
| Symbol | An ear, three footprints |
| Gana (temperament) | Deva |
| Yoni (animal) | Monkey (female) |
| Nadi (Ayurvedic) | Antya (Kapha) |
| Sanskrit | श्रवण |
Symbol & deity
Shravana's symbol is an ear, three footprints, and its presiding deity is Vishnu (the preserver). Its special power — its shakti — is the power to connect and unite (samhanana shakti). Together these encode the nakshatra's core lesson and gift.
Personality & traits
Strengths: Wise, attentive, learned, well-connected and a gifted listener.
Challenges: Gossip-prone, over-sensitive to others, anxious and indecisive.
Ruling planet — Moon
Shravana is ruled by Moon in the Vimshottari system, so a Shravana Moon sets Moon's dasha as the first major life period, and Moon's nature deeply colours the personality. the mind, the mother, the emotions — the Vedic chart starts here.
Career & vocation
Teaching and learning, counselling, media and communication, music, languages.