Shravana Nakshatra श्रवण

Shravana is the nakshatra of listening and learning, ruled by the Moon and the deity Vishnu, giving a loyal, receptive and devotional nature.

Shravana is the twenty-second nakshatra, lying entirely within Capricorn from 10 degrees to 23 degrees 20 minutes. Its symbol is the ear, and in some traditions three footprints, and its presiding deity is Vishnu, the preserver of the universe. Ruled by the Moon, Shravana is the star of listening, learning and the faithful transmission of knowledge.

Ruling planet: Moon
Deity: Vishnu
Symbol: Ear or three footprints
Element: Air
Gana: Deva
Nadi: Antya
Animal: Monkey
Varna: Shudra
Zodiac span: Capricorn 10° to 23°20'

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Personality

With the Moon in Shravana, you have a deeply receptive mind and a gift for listening that others come to rely on. You absorb information carefully, remember what you hear, and prefer to understand a matter fully before you speak. There is a steady, devotional quality to your nature, drawn from Vishnu, that makes you loyal, dependable and quietly principled. As an Air element star, your thoughts move and connect easily, though you may need quiet to settle the many voices you take in.

Strengths

Exceptional listener and learner
Loyal, dependable and devotional
Strong memory and grasp of knowledge
Clear, thoughtful communicator
Calm, principled and helpful by nature

Growth areas

A tendency to overthink what others have said
Sensitivity to criticism and gossip
Holding on to past words or hurts longer than helps
Restlessness when too many voices compete for attention
Putting others' needs and opinions ahead of your own clarity

Career

Listening, learning and teaching are natural strengths, so you do well in counselling, teaching, law, broadcasting, music and the recording arts, and any advisory role where careful attention matters. Fields tied to knowledge, scriptures, languages and communication suit you, as do roles in public service and administration. Work that lets you gather information and pass it on faithfully tends to bring lasting fulfilment.

Love and relationships

In love and marriage you are attentive, loyal and genuinely interested in your partner's inner world, which makes you a trusted and steadying presence. You value communication and feel most secure with someone who listens to you as carefully as you listen to them. You tend to match well with partners who share your respect for honesty, tradition and calm, steady commitment.

Spiritual lesson

The deeper purpose of Shravana is to learn through listening and to preserve what is true, in keeping with Vishnu's role as the sustainer. As a Deva gana star, your spiritual path favours devotion, scripture and the careful passing on of wisdom from teacher to student. Your growth comes from turning your fine attention inward, hearing the quieter voice of conscience beneath the noise of the world.

Strengthening remedies

A gentle classical practice is to honour the Moon, your nakshatra lord, with white offerings and the soft chanting of Moon-related mantras on Mondays. Devotion to Vishnu through the recitation of his names or listening to sacred texts strengthens the listening nature of this star. Offering food, water or knowledge to those who need it, and giving time to quiet study, also supports your wellbeing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the symbol of Shravana nakshatra and what does it mean?

The symbol is an ear, and in some traditions three footprints. The ear represents the power to listen, learn and receive knowledge, while the three footprints recall Vishnu measuring the worlds, pointing to a life that connects different realms of understanding.

Which planet and deity rule Shravana nakshatra?

The ruling planet is the Moon, which gives a receptive and caring mind. The presiding deity is Vishnu, the preserver, who lends a steady, protective and devotional quality to those born under this star.

Which zodiac sign does Shravana fall in?

Shravana lies entirely within Capricorn, spanning 10 degrees to 23 degrees 20 minutes of the sign. This places its grounded, duty-minded Capricorn nature alongside the Moon's emotional sensitivity.

What is the temperament class of Shravana nakshatra?

Shravana belongs to the Deva gana, the divine or god-like temperament class. This is reflected in a refined, helpful and principled nature that values harmony and right conduct.