Shravana Nakshatra

Shravana is nakshatra number 22. It is ruled by Moon and falls in Capricorn. Its symbol, ear, points to the core instinct of people born under it.

Key facts

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Nakshatra lordMoon
RashiCapricorn
SymbolEar
Presiding deityVishnu
GanaDev
YoniMonkey
NadiAadi
Span280°0′ – 293°20′

The four padas (navamsa)

Every nakshatra is divided into four padas of 3°20′, and each pada falls in a navamsa sign. The pada of birth decides the naming syllable and the finer shades of temperament.

PadaNavamsa signRuling planet
1AriesMars
2TaurusVenus
3GeminiMercury
4CancerMoon

Personality traits

People born in Shravana carry a strong imprint of Moon. They tend to hold clear goals and to go unusually deep into whatever holds their interest. The Capricorn placement governs how quickly they commit to a decision.

Career and work

The fields signified by Moon suit these natives best, and roles that allow independent judgement give them the most satisfaction.

What the deity and gana mean

Shravana's presiding deity is Vishnu, and its gana is Dev. The gana describes the basic disposition — Dev gana is gentle and cooperative, Manushya balanced and practical, Rakshasa firm and direct. The yoni is monkey, which indicates instinctive compatibility, and the nadi is Aadi, which carries the heaviest weight in kundali matching.

Favourable activities

Following the nature of Moon, Shravana is considered favourable for starting travel, study, new undertakings and anything signified by Moon. Which weekday the nakshatra falls on also matters when fixing a muhurta.

Role in kundali matching

Four of the eight kootas — Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi — come directly from the nakshatra, which is 21 of the 36 gunas. For Shravana the yoni is monkey, the gana Dev and the nadi Aadi, and matching works off exactly those. Note that when both people share the same nadi, all 8 nadi points drop to zero.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the lord of Shravana nakshatra?

Shravana is ruled by Moon and lies in Capricorn.

Is being born in Shravana auspicious?

No nakshatra is inauspicious in itself. The outcome depends on the Moon's strength and the rest of the chart.

How many gunas does the nakshatra decide?

Tara (3), Yoni (4), Gana (6) and Nadi (8) — 21 of the 36 gunas come from the nakshatra.