Nakshatra 22 of 27
Shravana nakshatra
श्रवण नक्षत्र
Shravana is the twenty-second of the 27 nakshatras, in Capricorn, ruled by the Moon. Its deity is Vishnu, the preserver, and its symbol is an ear, or three footprints. The name means hearing, so this is the star of listening, learning and passing knowledge on.
Classical reference, by the Astex Astro team.
At a glance
- Lord
- Moon (Chandra)
- Deity
- Vishnu, the preserver
- Symbol
- An ear, or three footprints
- Span
- 10°00′ to 23°20′ Capricorn
- Rashi
- Makar (Capricorn)
- Gana, yoni, nadi
- Deva, Monkey, Antya
- Name letters
- खी, खू, खे, खो
The four padas of Shravana
Each nakshatra has four padas (quarters) of 3°20′. Each pada has its own name letter and falls in a navamsa (D9) sign.
| Pada | Letter | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | खी | Makar (Capricorn) | Mesh (Aries) |
| Pada 2 | खू | Makar (Capricorn) | Vrishabh (Taurus) |
| Pada 3 | खे | Makar (Capricorn) | Mithun (Gemini) |
| Pada 4 | खो | Makar (Capricorn) | Kark (Cancer) |
The nature of Shravana
In Indian tradition knowledge was first heard, from teacher to student, long before it was written. Shravana honours that. The person learns by listening, remembers what was said, and gathers wisdom from stories, lectures and quiet conversations with older people. Students sit before such a teacher for hours, because every question seems to be taken seriously.
Vishnu preserves the world and walked across it in three steps, so the star links learning with connection and care. With the Moon as lord, the mind is receptive and sensitive. Shravana notices tone as much as words, and understands what a person means beneath what they say.
Work and strengths
Shravana suits teaching, counselling, radio and broadcasting, translation, music, law, diplomacy, library work and scholarship. A radio host whose listeners feel personally heard, or a counsellor who waits through silence before answering, shows this star's gift. A good habit is to write down what is heard, then think over it before replying.
The strength is attentive intelligence and a reliable memory. The risk is absorbing too much of others' worries and gossip. Shravana does best when it chooses what to carry, and shares its own thoughts as readily as it receives. Regular quiet time protects the sensitive mind.
Relationships
Shravana is a patient, thoughtful partner who listens to the whole story before reacting. Friends bring problems because they feel heard. In the family, the person is usually the one who connects relatives and keeps the lines of conversation open between the generations. Such a person remembers what a grandparent said, long after others have forgotten the occasion.
The difficulty lies in speaking its own needs, since it is so used to hearing others. A partner who asks directly, and waits for the answer, helps it open up. Shared music, stories or a quiet evening recitation draws this star close, and builds trust.
Shravana in kundli matching
In ashtakoot milan, Shravana counts as Deva gana, Monkey yoni and Antya nadi. A partner whose Moon is in another Antya nadi nakshatra (Krittika, Rohini, Ashlesha, Magha, Swati, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Revati) scores 0 of 8 on nadi, the koota with the most points. Match two charts to see the full score.
Questions people ask
Who is the lord of Shravana nakshatra?
Moon (Chandra). Its deity is Vishnu.
What are the name letters for Shravana nakshatra?
खी, खू, खे, खो, one for each of its four padas, in that order.
What does chara mean for Shravana?
Shravana is a chara, or movable, nakshatra, grouped with Punarvasu, Swati, Dhanishta and Shatabhisha. Classical texts connect this group with travel, change and journeys. It matches the three footprints of its symbol, a star that moves through many places and ideas while it learns.