Overview
Shravana is the twenty-second nakshatra, spanning 10° to 23°20′ of Capricorn. Its name means “hearing” or “listening,” and its symbols — an ear and three footprints — represent the power of attentive listening, learning through transmission, and the systematic path toward knowledge. Ruled by the Moon and presided over by Vishnu, the cosmic preserver, Shravana embodies the receptive, nurturing aspect of wisdom acquisition. This nakshatra produces individuals who are excellent listeners, learned scholars, and effective communicators. They understand that true wisdom comes not from speaking but from deeply hearing and absorbing knowledge from teachers, traditions, and the subtle signals of the universe. As a Deva (divine) gana nakshatra, Shravana bestows a gentle, organized, and dutiful temperament aligned with preserving dharma and traditional knowledge systems.
Key Attributes
| Number | 22 |
| Span | 10°–23°20′ Capricorn |
| Ruling Planet | Moon |
| Deity | Vishnu (The Preserver) |
| Symbol | Ear / Footprints |
| Gana | Deva (Divine) |
| Element | Air |
Personality Traits
- Excellent listeners — Shravana natives possess the rare gift of truly hearing what others say. This makes them outstanding counselors, negotiators, and friends.
- Learned and scholarly — They have a deep respect for knowledge and education, often becoming lifelong students and dedicated teachers.
- Organized and methodical — Capricorn's influence gives them a systematic approach to learning and work that produces reliable, high-quality results.
- Gossipy and manipulative — Their listening skills can be used to gather information for personal advantage. They may spread rumors or use knowledge as a tool for control.
Career & Relationships
Shravana natives thrive in education, counseling, media, music, and telecommunications. Vishnu's influence suits careers in preservation, conservation, and cultural heritage. They also excel in foreign languages, translation, and diplomatic services.
In relationships, Shravana natives are attentive, caring, and communicative partners. They create harmonious homes and prioritize understanding their partner's needs. They need partners who value conversation, shared learning, and emotional openness.
Discover if Shravana is your birth Nakshatra
Calculate Your Nakshatra →How Shravana fits in the 27-Nakshatra system
The 27 Nakshatras are the lunar mansions of Vedic astrology — 13°20′ sectors of the zodiac that the Moon traverses in roughly one day each. Together they form the foundation of the Vimshottari Dasha timing system, the eight-fold Ashtakoot Guna Milan for marriage compatibility, and the choice of auspicious moments (Muhurta).
Shravana is Nakshatra 22 of 27 in the sequential order. The rich interpretive layer above is grounded in classical sources like the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra and Varahamihira's Brihat Samhita, refined by modern Jyotishis through over a millennium of practical observation. To work with your own Nakshatra rather than this generic guide, generate your birth chart using the calculator linked below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be born under Shravana Nakshatra?
Being born under Shravana Nakshatra means the Moon was placed in this specific 13°20′ sector of the zodiac at the moment of your birth. Your Janma Nakshatra shapes your emotional temperament, the rhythm of your dasha periods (the entire Vimshottari Dasha sequence is keyed to it), and many of the foundational tendencies a Vedic astrologer reads from your chart. The traits, career affinities, and relationship patterns described above are the classical signatures associated with Shravana natives.
How does Shravana Nakshatra affect marriage compatibility?
In Kundli matching (Guna Milan), Shravana Nakshatra is one of the eight koota inputs — Yoni, Gana, Nadi, and Tara are all derived from it. Compatibility depends not only on which Nakshatra you and your partner are born under but also on the relationship between the two: same-Nadi pairings (the heaviest koota, worth 8 points) score zero, while complementary Yoni-pair animals score full points. For a complete view, run both birth details through the Kundli matching tool linked below.
What is the Mahadasha sequence triggered by Shravana Nakshatra?
Each Nakshatra has a ruling planet, and that planet's Mahadasha is the FIRST major planetary period a person born under that Nakshatra will run from birth (called the balance of the birth Mahadasha). The full 120-year Vimshottari Dasha cycle then follows in the standard order: Ketu, Venus, Sun, Moon, Mars, Rahu, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury. Knowing your birth Nakshatra is therefore the unlock for predicting the timing of every major life event in classical Vedic astrology.
Are the traits of Shravana Nakshatra absolute, or modified by the rest of the chart?
Heavily modified. The Nakshatra describes a strong baseline, but the full birth chart — Lagna (ascendant), planetary placements across the 12 houses, divisional charts (especially D9 Navamsha), and the strength of each planet (Shadbala) — refines and sometimes reverses these defaults. A Vedic astrologer reads Shravana as a starting hypothesis, then adjusts based on aspects, conjunctions, and dasha-based timing. For an integrated reading rather than just the Nakshatra signature, consult a verified astrologer.
