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Nakshatra 22 · Moon

Shravana Nakshatra: nature, love, career and padas

Shravana is about listening and learning. You can connect information into understanding and explain it to others.

Nakshatra

Shravana

Capricorn 10°00′ – 23°20′

Ruling planet
Moon
Deity
Vishnu
Illustration of Shravana nakshatra

Nature

A good listener, curious and advisory. You listen to others a lot, so learn to raise your own voice too.

Listening, learning and connecting information into understanding.

Strengths

  • Listening
  • Learning
  • Understanding
  • Advice

Good to know

  • Rumours
  • Over-thinking
  • Not speaking up
  • Over-dependence on others

Career

Teaching, journalism, counselling, language and communication suit you. You lead where listening and explaining both matter.

TeachingJournalismCounsellingLanguagesCommunication

Love and relationships

You listen carefully to your partner but forget to state your own needs. Speak clearly, or distance builds.

Health

Look after your ears, throat and sleep. Keep headphone volume low and take quiet time before bed.

Four padas

Below are the four padas of this nakshatra, their navamsa signs and a short hint.

Pada Degrees Navamsa sign Hint
First pada 0°20′ – 3°20′ Aries This pada brings energy for starting things and a direct way of speaking.
Second pada 3°20′ – 6°20′ Taurus This pada brings patience, order and the habit of staying with things.
Third pada 6°20′ – 9°20′ Gemini This pada brings curiosity, conversation and a wish to learn.
Fourth pada 9°20′ – 12°20′ Cancer This pada brings feeling, care and an understanding of people.

Traditional suggestion

Tradition suggests donating milk or white sweets on Mondays for the Moon.

This is a traditional suggestion. Follow it only if it fits your faith and comfort, never out of fear or pressure.

Compatibility

Tradition considers nakshatras with the same gana and a different nadi to be comfortable together. A few are listed below; check the full charts for a real match.

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Common questions

Common questions

What is the nature of Shravana?

A good listener, curious and advisory. You listen to others a lot, so learn to raise your own voice too.

Which planet rules Shravana?

Shravana is ruled by Moon, with Vishnu as its deity and Ear or three footprints as its symbol.

How do I find my birth nakshatra?

Use your birth date, exact birth time and city to find the Moon’s position. That gives the nakshatra and pada. Our nakshatra finder does this in your browser.

Is there anything to fear about Shravana?

No. Every nakshatra has both strengths and areas that need effort. Treat it as a hint for understanding nature, not as fear or a fixed prediction.

Sources and method:

Panchang and planet positions use standard astronomical formulas. Astrological meanings come from tradition. Consult a professional for big decisions.

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