Shravana Nakshatra
श्रवण — 10°00' – 23°20' Capricorn
Shravana
श्रवण
Three Footprints / Ear
Ruler
Moon
Deity
Vishnu
Rashi
Capricorn
Element
Air
Guna
Rajas
Degrees
10°00' – 23°20' Capricorn
Animal
Female Monkey
Gemstone
Pearl
Color
Light Blue
What is Shravana Nakshatra?
Shravana Nakshatra spans 10°00' to 23°20' Capricorn. Governed by Vishnu the preserver and ruled by the Moon, Shravana is the nakshatra of sacred listening, perfect memory, and the preservation of universal wisdom.
🕉️ Vedic Significance of Shravana
Shravana — 'the ear' or 'the listener' — is the nakshatra of deep listening, learning, and the preservation of sacred knowledge. Vishnu (the preserver god) presides — making Shravana the nakshatra most associated with the preservation and transmission of eternal truth. The Moon rules Shravana, creating a combination of Vishnu's stable preservation with the Moon's intuitive receptivity. Three footprints (Vishnu's three cosmic strides that measured the universe) form the symbol — representing the comprehensive reach of Vishnu's awareness and the Shravana native's extraordinary capacity to listen across all three realms of existence. Shravana sits at the heart of Capricorn — structured, patient, and disciplined about the transmission of knowledge. In the Vedic tradition, 'Shravana' is the very word for the act of hearing sacred texts — the ancient gurukula method of learning was built on this nakshatra's energy.
🌟 Shravana Nakshatra Personality Traits
Shravana means 'hearing.' Governed by Vishnu the preserver and ruled by the Moon, natives are exceptional listeners, learners, and knowledge preservers. They absorb information like sponges and have an almost perfect memory. They are deeply connected to tradition and excel at connecting seemingly unrelated ideas.
✦ Pada Analysis — 4 Divisions of Shravana
Pada 1 (10°–13°20' Capricorn) in Aries navamsha (Mars-ruled) — the active listener who immediately applies what is learned; quick-learning practitioners; journalists and field researchers. Pada 2 (13°20'–16°40') in Taurus navamsha (Venus-ruled) — absorbs knowledge with sensory richness; musicians who hear melodies others miss; sound engineers and voice artists. Pada 3 (16°40'–20°00') in Gemini navamsha (Mercury-ruled) — the communicator of heard knowledge; translates deep listening into brilliant speech or writing; language teachers and interpreters. Pada 4 (20°00'–23°20') in Cancer navamsha (Moon-ruled) — most intuitive listener; hears what is unspoken; counsellors, therapists, and those who intuitively understand suffering.
💼 Career
Education, media, broadcasting, counselling, research, music, linguistics, religious work, journalism, communication. Their extraordinary listening ability and memory make them exceptional in any communication role.
❤️ Love & Relationships
Attentive and genuinely interested in their partner's world. Deeply loyal and traditional. Compatible with Uttara Ashadha and Dhanishtha. Can overthink relationships.
🏥 Health
Prone to ear problems, skin conditions, and joint issues. Moon's influence can create emotional fluctuations. Benefits from sound healing and meditation.
🕉️ Mantra & Basics
Mantra: Om Vishnave Namah
Gemstone: Pearl
Colour: Light Blue
Animal Symbol: Female Monkey
🌿 Vedic Remedies for Shravana Nakshatra
Fasting
Fast on Mondays (Moon day) and especially during the Shravana month (July–August, the holiest month in Hindu calendar) when the Moon transits Shravana on Purnima (full Moon). This 'Shravana Purnima' is Raksha Bandhan.
Worship & Mantra Practice
Worship Vishnu by chanting the Vishnu Sahasranama (1000 names) regularly — this is directly aligned with Shravana's 'listening' quality. On Mondays, listen to Vedic chanting or sacred music in silence with full attention — this is the nakshatra's most direct practice.
Charity (Dana)
Donate audio devices (radios, speakers, hearing aids) or fund music education for the deaf. Support libraries and archives — institutions that preserve knowledge through listening and recording. Donating conch shells to Vishnu temples is a powerful and traditional Shravana remedy.
🌟 Famous Shravana Nakshatra Personalities
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shravana Nakshatra?
Shravana Nakshatra spans 10°00' to 23°20' Capricorn. Governed by Vishnu the preserver and ruled by the Moon, Shravana is the nakshatra of sacred listening, perfect memory, and the preservation of universal wisdom.
Which planet rules Shravana Nakshatra?
Shravana Nakshatra is ruled by Moon and presided over by the deity Vishnu.
What are Shravana Nakshatra personality traits?
Shravana means 'hearing.' Governed by Vishnu the preserver and ruled by the Moon, natives are exceptional listeners, learners, and knowledge preservers. They absorb information like sponges and have an almost perfect memory. They are deeply connected to tradition and excel at connecting seemingly unrelated ideas.
Which Nakshatra is compatible with Shravana?
Shravana is most compatible with Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishtha, Bharani nakshatras.
What careers suit Shravana Nakshatra?
Education, media, broadcasting, counselling, research, music, linguistics, religious work, journalism, communication. Their extraordinary listening ability and memory make them exceptional in any communication role.
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