Shravana Nakshatra श्रवण

Symbol and meaning of Shravana

Shravana is symbolised by ear / three footprints. The ear and three footprints denote listening, learning and Vishnu's three strides across the worlds. This symbol captures the essence of the nakshatra and shapes the temperament of those born under it.

Presiding deity: Vishnu

Its deity Vishnu, the preserver, grants knowledge, order and far-reaching vision. Invoking Vishnu is central to the rituals and remedies associated with Shravana.

Ruling planet: Moon

Ruled by the Moon, it is studious, wise and communicative. The dasha (planetary period) of Moon tends to activate the themes of Shravana most strongly in a person's life.

Gana, nadi and yoni

Shravana belongs to the Deva gana — the divine, gentle temperament — with the Kapha (Antya) nadi and the Monkey yoni (animal symbol). These three classifications are used in Vedic compatibility matching (guna milan): gana measures temperament, nadi relates to health and progeny, and yoni to instinctive compatibility.

Personality and traits

People strongly influenced by Shravana are traditionally described as people described as knowledgeable, good listeners, organised and wise, natural learners and teachers. As with all nakshatras, the exact expression depends on the pada, the rashi and the wider birth chart.

Career and profession

Shravana is traditionally associated with success in teaching, media, law, counselling, languages and scholarship. The drive of Moon combined with the qualities of Vishnu points toward these vocations, though a full chart reading refines the picture.

Strengths and challenges

Strengths: learning, wisdom, communication and organisation. Challenges: over-thinking, gossip and rigidity of view. Awareness of both helps a person work with the energy of Shravana rather than against it, leaning on its gifts while consciously managing its weaker tendencies.

Marriage compatibility (yoni) of Shravana

In Vedic matchmaking (guna milan), Shravana carries the Monkey yoni — the animal symbol used to gauge instinctive and physical compatibility between partners (the yoni koota). Same or friendly yonis score well, while the Monkey is traditionally most at odds with the Sheep yoni, so such a match is examined more carefully. Yoni is only one of the eight kootas; the full guna milan also weighs gana (temperament), nadi (health), varna and more, and a strong overall score matters more than any single factor.

The four padas of Shravana

Each nakshatra is divided into four padas (quarters) of 3°20′, and each pada falls in a different navamsa (D9) sign that subtly shades its nature and, in namkaran, gives the child's naming syllable. Use the birth nakshatra calculator to find the exact pada from a birth date, time and place.

Favourable activities

When the Moon is in Shravana, the day is traditionally considered favourable for learning, listening and knowledge. Combine the nakshatra with a good choghadiya and an auspicious tithi, avoiding Rahu Kaal, when choosing a muhurat.

Gemstone, mantra & remedies for Shravana

Because Shravana is ruled by Moon, its remedies work chiefly through that planet. Traditional supportive practices include worship of Vishnu; Moon remedies such as offering milk and reciting the Vishnu Sahasranama.

Gemstones (jyotish ratna) are traditionally worn only after consulting a qualified astrologer — a wrong or over-strong stone can be counter-productive. Chanting the beej mantra and worshipping the deity are safe for everyone.

Using Shravana in the panchang

The Moon spends roughly one day in Shravana. The nakshatra prevailing at sunrise is the one shown in each city's daily panchang and used for muhurat. Because it tracks the Moon, the ruling nakshatra changes daily and slightly by location. See all 27 nakshatras, learn about tithis and the weekdays, or read the complete panchang guide.