Shravana nakshatra: traits, ruling planet, deity and career
Shravana is nakshatra 22 of 27. Its name means "Hearing". Here is its ruling planet, deity, personality, career themes and name syllables.
Shravana is the 22nd of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 10°00′–23°20′ Makar (Capricorn). It is ruled by the Moon; its deity is Vishnu (symbol: ear). Shravana natives are attentive, learned and wise; the nakshatra of listening and learning, natives make good teachers but are sensitive to criticism. Name syllables: Ju, Je, Jo, Gha.
Meaning, deity and symbol of Shravana
"Shravana" means "Hearing". Its presiding deity is Vishnu and its symbol is ear. It covers 10°00′–23°20′ Makar (Capricorn) of the sidereal zodiac.
Shravana nakshatra personality
People with the Moon in Shravana are attentive, learned and wise; the nakshatra of listening and learning, natives make good teachers but are sensitive to criticism.
Career themes: teaching, counselling, media, music, languages, travel.
The four padas of Shravana
| Pada | Degrees | Name syllable | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10°00′–13°20′ Capricorn | Ju | Makar (Capricorn) | Mesh (Aries) |
| 2 | 13°20′–16°40′ Capricorn | Je | Makar (Capricorn) | Vrishabh (Taurus) |
| 3 | 16°40′–20°00′ Capricorn | Jo | Makar (Capricorn) | Mithun (Gemini) |
| 4 | 20°00′–23°20′ Capricorn | Gha | Makar (Capricorn) | Kark (Cancer) |
Each pada spans 3°20′. The navamsa (D9) sign of the pada is read for marriage and inner strength.
Kundli matching and dasha
- Gana: Deva
- Yoni: Monkey
- Nadi: Antya (Kapha)
- First Mahadasha: Moon (10 years in full; you are born with the remaining part of it)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Shravana nakshatra?
Moon (Chandra). People born in Shravana begin life in the Moon Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 10 years in full.
Which rashi is Shravana nakshatra in?
Makar (Capricorn). It spans 10°00′–23°20′ Makar (Capricorn).
What are the name syllables for Shravana nakshatra?
Ju, Je, Jo, Gha. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the birth pada.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Shravana?
Gana: Deva, yoni: Monkey, nadi: Antya (Kapha). All three are used in kundli matching.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon's position at your birth, using your date, time and place of birth. The ZodiacDNA nakshatra calculator does it for you, 100% free.
Source and method
Degrees use the sidereal (Lahiri) zodiac, with each nakshatra spanning 13°20′. Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari dasha order; deity, symbol, gana and yoni follow the classical texts.