Nakshatra 22 of 27 · Capricorn (Makara) · Lord Moon
Shravana
The listener who learns and connects.
At a glance
Ruling planet
Moon (Chandra)
Deity
Vishnu
Symbol
An ear
Gana
Deva
Shravana is the twenty-second nakshatra, spanning 10°00' to 23°20' of Capricorn. It is ruled by the Moon, presided over by Vishnu (the preserver), and symbolised by an ear, the organ of listening and learning.
Personality
Shravana personality
Shravana means hearing. People with a strong Shravana Moon are gifted listeners and learners, gathering knowledge and connecting people through what they hear and pass on. The Moon gives sensitivity and a receptive mind, while Vishnu gives a preserving, knowledge-keeping role. There is wisdom here that comes from attention rather than assertion.
Strengths
- ·Gifted listener and learner
- ·Wise and knowledgeable
- ·Connects and advises people
- ·Devoted and attentive
Challenges
- ·Sensitive to criticism and gossip
- ·Can overthink what it hears
- ·Holds onto others' words too long
- ·Hesitant to assert itself
Career
Shravana career and work
Shravana thrives in teaching and counselling, language and media, music, scholarship and research, advisory roles, and any field built on listening, learning and communicating knowledge to others.
Professions often linked to Shravana: Scholarship and teaching, languages and translation, media, and music.
Love
Shravana in love and relationships
In love Shravana is attentive, devoted and a genuine listener, making a partner feel truly heard. They value deep conversation and trust, and can be sensitive to gossip or careless words from those they love.
The data
Shravana nakshatra facts
Position
22 of 27
Sidereal span
10°00' to 23°20' Capricorn
Rashi (sign)
Capricorn (Makara)
Ruling planet (dasha lord)
Moon (Chandra)
Deity
Vishnu (the preserver)
Symbol
An ear (also three footprints)
Gana
Deva
Yoni (compatibility)
Monkey (female)
Naming syllables
Khee, Khoo, Khe, Kho
Pada navamsa signs
Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer
Associated star
Altair and neighbours (Alpha, Beta, Gamma Aquilae)
The four padas
The four padas of Shravana
Every nakshatra splits into four padas (quarters) of 3°20′. Each pada maps to a navamsa sign, which adds a finer layer of meaning to a Moon or planet sitting here. Shravana’s four padas land in these navamsa signs, in order:
Pada 1
Aries navamsa
Syllable: Khee
Pada 2
Taurus navamsa
Syllable: Khoo
Pada 3
Gemini navamsa
Syllable: Khe
Pada 4
Cancer navamsa
Syllable: Kho
In the Hindu naming tradition (namakaran), a child born under Shravana is often given a name starting with one of these syllables (Khee, Khoo, Khe, Kho), picked by the pada the Moon falls in.
Which pada your Moon lands in comes down to its exact degree, and that needs your real birth time. A full reading pins down your Moon nakshatra and pada from your birth details.
Remedy
Shravana remedy and deity
Its deity is Vishnu; "Om Namo Narayanaya" and Vishnu worship are traditionally used for knowledge and reputation.
These are traditional devotional practices, not guaranteed outcomes.
Find yours
What is your Moon nakshatra?
Your birth, or janma, nakshatra is the one your Moon was in when you were born. It’s one of the most personal points in a Vedic chart, shaping your mind, your instincts and your dasha timeline. Destivio works out your exact Moon nakshatra and pada from your birth date, time and place, then reads it back to you in plain language.
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Shravana nakshatra FAQ
What planet rules Shravana nakshatra?
The Moon (Chandra) rules Shravana, giving it a sensitive, receptive mind suited to listening, learning and connecting with people.
Why is an ear the symbol of Shravana?
Shravana means hearing or listening. The ear reflects its gift for absorbing knowledge through attention, and the tradition of learning the Vedas by careful listening.
Which rashi is Shravana in?
Shravana lies entirely in sidereal Capricorn (Makara), from 10°00' to 23°20'.