Nakshatras
Shravana Nakshatra
Also known as Shravana star, Shravana.
By MyPanditji Editorial · Updated June 17, 2026 · Methodology
Shravana Nakshatra is the twenty-second nakshatra in Vedic astrology, spanning 10°00' to 23°20' Capricorn (Makara rashi), symbolised by an ear or three footprints and presided over by Lord Vishnu, the preserver. Ruled by the Moon in the Vimshottari system, Shravana is the nakshatra of listening, learning, and the preservation of sacred knowledge.
- Rashi span
- 10°00'–23°20' Makara (Capricorn)
- Ruling planet (Vimshottari)
- Moon
- Presiding deity
- Vishnu (the preserver)
- Gana
- Deva
Nature & traits
Shravana's nature is classified as Chara (moveable), suggesting adaptability and the perpetual motion of one who travels in search of knowledge. The name itself derives from the Sanskrit root for 'hearing,' and the ear symbol underscores the nakshatra's gift: the capacity to truly listen, absorb, and transmit wisdom. Vishnu's three strides (Trivikrama) are recalled in the three-footprints symbol. The Deva gana endows Shravana natives with a sattvic, harmonious disposition oriented toward the preservation of dharma. The Moon as Vimshottari lord adds emotional sensitivity, strong intuition, and an inclination toward nurturing others. Classical texts such as the Phaladeepika associate Shravana with scholars, teachers, and those who safeguard oral or written tradition.
- Exceptional listening ability and retention of knowledge
- Sattvic, principled character with a genuine desire to help
- Moon influence brings emotional depth and empathy
- May be prone to over-giving or absorbing others' emotional burdens
Career & relationships
Shravana is classically associated with education, counselling, linguistics, media (particularly audio and broadcasting), religion, and any vocation built on the careful transmission of knowledge. The Capricorn rashi lends organisational discipline, making Shravana natives effective administrators and researchers. In relationships, the Deva gana and Vishnu deity point to a faithful, devoted nature. Shravana individuals tend to be attentive partners who remember details others miss, and who invest deeply in maintaining familial and social harmony. The Moon's emotional sensitivity can, at times, tip into anxiety or attachment; cultivating equanimity is a recurring growth edge for this nakshatra.
Classical sources
- — Brihat Parashara Hora Sastra — nakshatra classifications and lords
- — Phaladeepika — career and personality indications by nakshatra
- — Brihat Samhita — Shravana in electional astrology
- — Classical Vedic tradition — shravana as a step in Vedantic inquiry
Frequently asked
What does the ear symbol of Shravana nakshatra mean?
The ear symbolises the nakshatra's core gift and calling: attentive listening, learning, and the oral transmission of wisdom. In the Vedic tradition, hearing (shravana) is the first of the three steps toward liberation — shravanam, mananam, nididhyasanam. Shravana natives often excel wherever deep listening matters, from counselling to music to teaching.
Is Shravana nakshatra good for starting a new business?
Shravana's Chara (moveable) nature makes it generally favourable for initiating activities, and Vishnu's preserving quality lends stability. Classical electional astrology texts consider Shravana suitable for auspicious beginnings, particularly those involving education, travel, or knowledge-based enterprises. The specific chart context always matters for a full assessment.
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