Shravana Nakshatra
The Listening Star
The listener — wisdom received through sacred hearing. Shravana spans 10°00′ – 23°20′ Capricorn, carries the emblem of the ear, and delivers its results through Moon.
Overview
The presiding deity of Shravana is Vishnu, and the stories told of Vishnu are the key to the nakshatra's temperament. Vedic tradition treats each lunar mansion as a resting place of the Moon, and here the Moon halts within the domain of Vishnu while Moon governs the unfolding of results. The ear that marks this asterism is the emblem the ancient seers left behind: a compact image holding the whole myth. Read together, Vishnu and the ear describe the listener — wisdom received through sacred hearing.
Personality Traits
Career & Vocation
Teaching, counseling, media, language, music.
Career Paths
Relationships & Compatibility
Empathic listeners; deep connections through conversation.
Compatibility
Health
Shravana natives carry the vitality of Moon through the Capricorn portion of the zodiac, so the body responds quickly to both effort and neglect. Constitutionally the Earth element dominates, which means rhythm matters more than intensity: regular sleep, warm cooked food and steady breath work keep the system balanced. Stress tends to surface first as stiffness, sluggish digestion and throat congestion. Gentle daily practice — rather than occasional extremes — is the classical prescription for this nakshatra.
Spiritual Significance
Vishnu preserves; shravana (listening) is the first step of bhakti.
Symbolism
The ear is not decorative — it is instructional. It tells the astrologer how energy behaves once it enters this segment of the sky: listening, learning, lineage. Placed in the Capricorn field and ruled by Moon, the symbol shows both the gift and the cost of the nakshatra. When planets fall here, their significations take on the shape of this emblem, which is why two people with the same planet can live it out so differently depending on the nakshatra it occupies.
Mythology
The presiding deity of Shravana is Vishnu, and the stories told of Vishnu are the key to the nakshatra's temperament. Vedic tradition treats each lunar mansion as a resting place of the Moon, and here the Moon halts within the domain of Vishnu while Moon governs the unfolding of results. The ear that marks this asterism is the emblem the ancient seers left behind: a compact image holding the whole myth. Read together, Vishnu and the ear describe the listener — wisdom received through sacred hearing.
The Four Padas
Expresses Shravana's ear through a Aries navamsa — fire in temperament.
Expresses Shravana's ear through a Taurus navamsa — earth in temperament.
Expresses Shravana's ear through a Gemini navamsa — air in temperament.
Expresses Shravana's ear through a Cancer navamsa — water in temperament.
Remedies
- ·Listen to sacred chants
- ·Chant Vishnu Sahasranama
- ·Study scriptures
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Shravana nakshatra mean?
Shravana is the 22nd of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 10°00′ – 23°20′ Capricorn. Its symbol is the ear, its deity is Vishnu, and it is ruled by Moon. In short: The listener — wisdom received through sacred hearing.
Which planet rules Shravana nakshatra?
Moon rules Shravana. Any planet placed in this nakshatra passes its results through Moon, so the condition of Moon in the chart matters as much as the planet itself.
What careers suit Shravana natives?
Hospitality & care, Psychology, Food & agriculture and allied fields tend to suit Shravana natives, especially where listening, learning, lineage are an advantage.
What are the best remedies for Shravana?
Listen to sacred chants; Chant Vishnu Sahasranama; Study scriptures.
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