Shravana Nakshatra

Shravana Nakshatra meaning & nature

Shravana is ruled by the Moon and presided over by Vishnu, the preserver. Its name means "hearing" and its symbol, an ear, reveals its gift: wisdom gained through listening, learning and connection. Shravana natives are attentive, knowledgeable and well-connected, natural students, teachers and counsellors who gather and preserve knowledge and link people together.

The Moon’s receptivity in disciplined Capricorn (ruled by Saturn) gives Shravana a studious, organised and connective mind. At its best it is wise, learned and helpful; at its shadow it can be gossipy, over-serious or too concerned with others’ opinions. Shravana learns by listening — and becomes a keeper and transmitter of knowledge.

Symbol: An ear / three footprints. Deity: Vishnu (the preserver). Gana: Deva (divine). Nature: Chara — movable.

Career & work

Shravana favours knowledge and connection — teaching and academia, counselling and advising, media and communications, languages, music, spirituality, and any field of learning, listening or linking people.

Love & relationships

In love Shravana is attentive, devoted and understanding, connecting through deep listening. The lesson is to act on what it knows and to guard against over-concern with reputation.

Remedies for Shravana

• Honour the Moon and Vishnu; listening, learning and Vishnu worship help
• Support the Moon on Mondays; chant Vishnu mantras
• Act on knowledge; do not only gather it
• Guard against gossip and over-concern with opinions

Frequently asked questions

What is the ruling planet of Shravana Nakshatra?

The Moon rules Shravana Nakshatra as its Dasha lord, with Vishnu (the preserver) as its deity and Saturn as the lord of Capricorn. Its symbol is the ear, giving wisdom, learning and a gift for listening and connection.

Is Shravana Nakshatra good?

Shravana is an auspicious, Deva-gana Nakshatra of wisdom, learning and connection — its symbol, the ear, signifies knowledge gained through listening. Its challenge is gossip and over-sensitivity to opinion. A strong Moon enhances its learned, devoted nature.