Nakshatra 22 · श्रवण नक्षत्र
Shravana nakshatra: traits, lord, deity and padas
Shravana spans 10°00′ to 23°20′ Makara of the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Moon, its deity is Vishnu and its symbol is an ear.
Shravana at a glance
| Number | 22 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | 10°00′ to 23°20′ Makara |
| Rashi | Makara (मकर) |
| Lord | Moon (चंद्र) |
| Deity | Vishnu, the preserver (विष्णु) |
| Symbol | an ear |
| Meaning of the name | Hearing, or the listener |
| Nature | Chara (movable) (चर) |
| Gana | Deva |
| Yoni | Monkey (Vanar) |
| Nadi | Antya (Kapha) |
| Tree | Aak (madar) (आक) |
Shravana nakshatra traits
People born under Shravana are often described as attentive, thoughtful and good listeners. They tend to learn by listening, keep traditions and share knowledge with patience.
They can be sensitive to what others say about them. Trusting their own judgement as much as outside opinion helps them stay calm and clear.
Fields commonly linked with Shravana: teaching, counselling, media and broadcasting, languages and translation.
The four padas of Shravana
| Pada | Span | Rashi | Navamsa | Baby name letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10°00′ to 13°20′ | Makara | Mesha | Khi खी |
| 2 | 13°20′ to 16°40′ | Makara | Vrishabha | Khu खू |
| 3 | 16°40′ to 20°00′ | Makara | Mithuna | Khe खे |
| 4 | 20°00′ to 23°20′ | Makara | Karka | Kho खो |
Names starting with these letters are traditionally chosen for a baby born in each pada. See the baby naming tables and the name meanings. About the rashi: Makar rashi.
What a Shravana day suits
On a day when the Moon is in Shravana, muhurta texts traditionally favour:
- starting a journey
- buying a vehicle
- beginning studies
- travel for study or work
Today’s nakshatra and its end time are on the panchang; whether a day suits you personally is the tarabalam.
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Lord, padas and letters follow the standard tables; meaning, symbol, tree and traits are as commonly given and differ a little between texts.
Questions about Shravana
Who is the lord of Shravana nakshatra?
Moon (चंद्र). In the Vimshottari dasha, a person born with the Moon in Shravana starts life in Moon’s mahadasha.
What are the baby name letters for Shravana?
Khi, Khu, Khe, Kho for the four padas (खी, खू, खे, खो). The pada comes from the exact time of birth: the baby name calculator finds it.
Which rashi is Shravana in?
All four padas are in Makara (मकर).
Is Shravana a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has its strengths. Shravana is a Chara nakshatra, traditionally suited to starting a journey and buying a vehicle; for a person, the whole chart matters more than the nakshatra alone.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon’s position at birth: the nakshatra calculator works it out from your date, time and place of birth.