Shravana Nakshatra — Meaning, Traits, Compatibility, Padas & Remedies

Shravana nakshatra (10°00′–23°20′ Capricorn), 'the ear,' is the mansion of listening — ruled by the Moon, presided over by Vishnu. Symbolized by the ear, it gives learning through hearing, fame through voice, and the power to connect. Natives learn by listening and lead by understanding.

Deity & Symbolism

The Moon travels through 27 lunar mansions, and Shravana — mansion 22, spanning 10°00′–23°20′ Capricorn — embodies listening as power — fame through being heard; the three strides that measure the universe. The Nakshatra Sukta of the Taittiriya Brahmana assigns this mansion to Vishnu, the Preserver — god of order, listening, and cosmic maintenance.

The Nakshatra Sukta gives Shravana to Vishnu — and the ear is the organ of the student: in the Vedic tradition, knowledge is shruti, 'that which is heard.' The three footprints recall Vishnu's Vamana avatar measuring the universe in three strides — Shravana natives similarly comprehend wholes from parts. The Moon rules in Saturn's Capricorn, blending emotional intelligence with discipline: they listen with feeling and remember with structure. Its shakti, samhanana, connects — people, ideas, and worlds. This is the nakshatra of the great listener who becomes the famous voice.

Classical attributes: Ruling planet (nakshatra lord) Moon · Symbol: Ear / three footprints — listening as power — fame through being heard; the three strides that measure the universe · Gana: Deva · Nadi: Antya · Shakti: Samhanana — the power of connection, listening, and bringing together.

Personality Traits of Shravana Natives

Shravana natives are attentive, learned, and well-regarded. They absorb knowledge by listening — lectures, conversations, the spoken word — and have excellent memories for what they've heard. There's organizational ability and a reputation for reliability. Fame often comes through the voice: speaking, singing, or broadcasting. The shadow is gossip: the ear that hears everything can repeat too much, and listening can become eavesdropping.

• Listening: Learns through the ear — the shruti tradition's own children.
• Fame: The voice carries — recognition through speaking, singing, or media.
• Organization: Capricorn discipline applied to knowledge and people.
• Gossip: The shadow — hearing everything tempts repeating everything.

Career Paths for Shravana Nakshatra

• Teaching and lecturing: Knowledge transmitted by voice.
• Media and broadcasting: The ear become the famous voice.
• Music (vocal): Shruti as art.
• Administration: Organized, reliable, well-connected.

The Moon's sign and house placement refine this — the nakshatra shows how the mind works; the house shows where it works.

Shravana Compatibility

Shravana's yoni is the female monkey — its partner is Purva Ashadha (male monkey). Deva gana gives Shravana refined harmony. The monkey's enemy is the sheep — Krittika and Pushya grate.

• Best matches: Purva Ashadha — shared yoni nature creates instinctive physical and emotional harmony (the classical basis of yoni kuta in kundali matching).
• Challenging matches: Krittika, Pushya — traditional yoni enmity (monkey vs sheep) can create friction; conscious effort and strong Moon compatibility can offset it.

For marriage matching, yoni kuta is one of eight kootas — always assess the full guna milan alongside it.

The 4 Padas of Shravana Explained

Each nakshatra spans 13°20′, divided into four padas of 3°20′. The pada determines the navamsa (D-9) sign — a crucial refinement: two people born in Shravana can express it very differently depending on pada.

• Pada 1 (10°00′ Capricorn – 13°20′ Capricorn, Aries navamsa): Aries navamsa: the dynamic voice — pioneering speakers and leaders. This pada carries Aries's flavor of fiery initiative and pioneering drive.
• Pada 2 (13°20′ Capricorn – 16°40′ Capricorn, Taurus navamsa): Taurus navamsa: the steady scholar — builds lasting knowledge institutions. This pada carries Taurus's flavor of steady building and material focus.
• Pada 3 (16°40′ Capricorn – 20°00′ Capricorn, Gemini navamsa): Gemini navamsa: the communicating ear — writers, media, and networks. This pada carries Gemini's flavor of mental agility and communication.
• Pada 4 (20°00′ Capricorn – 23°20′ Capricorn, Cancer navamsa): Cancer navamsa: the nurturing listener — counselors and community anchors. This pada carries Cancer's flavor of emotional depth and nurturing.

Knowing your pada (from your exact Moon degree) sharpens every prediction — Shravana Pada 1 and Shravana Pada 4 can feel like different nakshatras.

Remedies for Shravana Nakshatra

• Worship Vishnu: chant "Om Namo Narayanaya"; listen to sacred texts (shruti) regularly.
• Chant "Om Chandraya Namah" on Mondays; practice mindful listening — hear without planning replies.
• Guard speech: the ear's discipline is the tongue's restraint; avoid gossip scrupulously.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shravana nakshatra known for?

Listening and learning — the ear that becomes the famous voice, ruled by the Moon and presided over by Vishnu.

Is Shravana nakshatra good for fame?

Very — its samhanana shakti (connection) and vocal gifts give strong recognition, especially in media and teaching.

Which nakshatra is compatible with Shravana?

Purva Ashadha (male monkey yoni) is the classical best match; Deva-gana natives harmonize well.

What does Shravana mean?

'The ear' or 'hearing' — also the name of the month (Shravana) sacred to Shiva; knowledge as shruti, that which is heard.