Shravana nakshatra
श्रवण · ruled by Moon · 10°00′ Makara – 23°20′ Makara
Shravana is nakshatra 22 of the 27 lunar mansions, spanning 10°00′ Makara to 23°20′ Makara; it is ruled by Moon. It is the nakshatra of listening and learning — the oral tradition by which knowledge was passed down. Natives are traditionally attentive, knowledgeable, well-connected and gifted at teaching and counselling.
What is Shravana like?
Shravana, “hearing”, is ruled by Vishnu and symbolised by an ear and three footprints. It is the nakshatra of listening and learning — the oral tradition by which knowledge was passed down. Natives are traditionally attentive, knowledgeable, well-connected and gifted at teaching and counselling. The Moon gives empathy; the lesson is to listen to oneself as well as to others.
Key strengths
- Listening
- Learning and knowledge
- Networking
- Counselling skill
Traditional fields of work
Teaching, media, broadcasting, counselling, linguistics, music, travel and consulting.
What are the four padas and name syllables?
| Pada | Starts at | Navamsa sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10°00′ Makara | Mesha | Khi (खी) |
| 2 | 13°20′ Makara | Vrishabha | Khu (खू) |
| 3 | 16°40′ Makara | Mithuna | Khe (खे) |
| 4 | 20°00′ Makara | Karka | Kho (खो) |
How does Shravana shape your dasha timeline?
With the Moon in Shravana, life begins in Moon mahadasha. Moon’s full period is 10 years; the portion remaining at birth equals the fraction of Shravana the Moon had still to cross. A Moon at the start of Shravana gives almost the full 10 years, while one near the end gives only months. Mars dasha (7 years) follows.
How does Shravana work in guna milan?
Nadi dosha traditionally arises with partners who share the Antya nadi: Krittika, Rohini, Ashlesha, Magha, Swati, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Revati. Tradition cancels it in cases such as the same nakshatra with different padas.
Same gana (Deva) — full 6 Gana points: Ashwini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Revati.
Same yoni (Monkey) — full 4 Yoni points: Purva Ashadha.
What else do people ask about Shravana?
Who is the lord of Shravana nakshatra?
Shravana is ruled by Moon, and its deity is Vishnu (the preserver). People born with the Moon in Shravana begin life in the Moon Vimshottari dasha (a 10-year period, partly elapsed at birth), followed by Mars.
What are the name syllables for Shravana nakshatra?
The traditional namakshar for the four padas are Khi, Khu, Khe, Kho (खी, खू, खे, खो). The syllable depends on the pada the Moon occupied at birth.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Shravana?
Shravana is Deva gana, Monkey yoni (female) and Antya nadi. These are used in Ashtakoot guna milan.
Which zodiac sign is Shravana in?
Shravana spans 10°00′ Makara to 23°20′ Makara, so it lies in Makara.
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