Shravana Nakshatra — Complete Guide
Shravana is one of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) of Vedic astrology, spanning 10°–23°20' Capricorn. Its ruling planet is Moon and its presiding deity is Vishnu (the preserver). Symbolised by an ear / three footprints, its essence is the listener — learns through hearing; connected, attentive, known.
In Jyotish your Janma Nakshatra — the nakshatra your Moon occupied at birth — is the single deepest signature of your personality, more personal than your Moon sign alone. If your Moon is in Shravana, this is your core lunar blueprint.
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Shravana nakshatra meaning
The heart of Shravana is the listener — learns through hearing; connected, attentive, known. Its symbol, an ear / three footprints, encodes this: it points to the nakshatra's core drive and the way its natives move through life.
Ruling planet and deity
Shravana is ruled by Moon, so its Vimshottari Dasha (planetary period) is a Moon chapter, and the qualities of Moon colour the whole nakshatra. Its deity, Vishnu (the preserver), adds a spiritual dimension that shapes the nakshatra's higher purpose.
Shravana personality
Natives of Shravana carry a Deva (divine) temperament — gentle, refined and benevolent by nature. Combined with its essence — the listener — learns through hearing; connected, attentive, known — this gives Shravana people a recognisable blend of drive and disposition that a full chart then refines through pada, house and planetary aspects.
Shravana career and strengths
Shravana natives often thrive in teaching, media, counselling, music and anything built on listening. The exact fit depends on where the nakshatra's lord, Moon, sits in your chart and which bhava (house) your Moon falls in — details ShivAstro computes for you free.
The four padas of Shravana
Every nakshatra divides into four padas (quarters), each linked to a different navamsa sign and sub-energy. Your exact pada refines the reading considerably, and it depends on your precise Moon degree — which is why an accurate birth time matters. ShivAstro shows your Shravana pada instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸What is the ruling planet of Shravana nakshatra?
Shravana is ruled by Moon. This means a Moon Mahadasha runs whenever Shravana is your birth nakshatra's dasha, and Moon's condition in your chart strongly colours the nakshatra's expression.
▸How do I know if my Moon is in Shravana?
Enter your birth date, exact time and place on ShivAstro — it computes your sidereal Moon position and tells you your exact nakshatra and pada, free.
▸Is Shravana a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has its own gifts and challenges — none is simply "good" or "bad". Shravana's essence is the listener — learns through hearing; connected, attentive, known. What matters is how it's supported by the rest of your chart.
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