Shravana Nakshatra

Shravana means 'hearing' — the star of listening, learning and connection. Ruled by the Moon with Vishnu as deity, its natives are attentive, wise and knowledgeable, gathering understanding by listening deeply and linking people and ideas.

Quick facts

Ruling planetMoon
DeityVishnu (the preserver)
SymbolEar / three footprints
GanaDeva (divine)
GenderMale
NadiAntya (Kapha)
Yoni (animal)Monkey
Sign & span10°00'–23°20' Capricorn

Key traits

  • Attentive, wise and knowledgeable
  • Good listener and communicator
  • Well-connected and reputable
  • Can overthink or be too dependent on advice

Career & strengths

Teaching, media and broadcasting, counselling, languages, music, and any knowledge- or communication-based field suit Shravana.

Remedies

  • Strengthen its ruling planet Moon (see the Moon remedies)
  • Worship the nakshatra deity, Vishnu
  • Chant the nakshatra's mantra and honour it on your birth-star day each month