Nakshatra 22 of 27
Shravana Nakshatra
Shravana, "hearing", is ruled by Vishnu. It is traditionally associated with listening, learning through oral tradition, and connecting people and knowledge.
Zodiac range10°00′ Capricorn – 23°20′ Capricorn
Ruling planetMoon
DeityVishnu
SymbolEar or three footprints
GanaDeva
RashiCapricorn
Traditional themes
Shravana is traditionally associated with listening, learning, connection. Its ruling planet, Moon, is also the lord of the first Vimshottari Dasha for anyone born with the Moon in Shravana, who begins life in the Moon Mahadasha (10 years in full, of which only a balance remains at birth).
The Deva gana places Shravana among the divine (gentle, idealistic) temperaments used in nakshatra-based compatibility checks.
The four padas of Shravana
| Pada | Range | Navamsa sign | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 10°00′ Capricorn – 13°20′ Capricorn | Aries | Ju |
| Pada 2 | 13°20′ Capricorn – 16°40′ Capricorn | Taurus | Je |
| Pada 3 | 16°40′ Capricorn – 20°00′ Capricorn | Gemini | Jo |
| Pada 4 | 20°00′ Capricorn – 23°20′ Capricorn | Cancer | Gha |
Name syllables (namakshar) are traditionally used to choose the first sound of a baby’s name: Ju, Je, Jo, Gha. Find yours.
Is Shravana your birth star? Your Janma Nakshatra depends on the Moon's exact position at birth. Use the Nakshatra calculator to find yours and its pada.