Shravana
श्रवण
Shravana — 'hearing' or 'the listening star' — is the nakshatra of learning through listening. Vishnu's three steps (that measured and encompassed the three worlds) are its symbol. It bestows wisdom through receptivity and the capacity to transmit that wisdom widely.
Ruling Planet
Moon
Deity
Vishnu
Symbol
Three footsteps / trident / ear
Element
Air
Guna
Rajas
Degrees
10°00' – 23°20' Capricorn
Star
Altair (Alpha Aquilae)
Animal
Female monkey
Gemstone
Natural Pearl
Name Starting Syllables (Aksharas)
Names beginning with these syllables are traditionally recommended for those born in this Nakshatra.
Personality
Shravana natives are exceptional listeners and learners. They absorb information from every environment and are excellent at preserving and transmitting knowledge. They have a deep connection to tradition and are often keepers of cultural or spiritual lineages. They are organized, principled, and have a natural connection to media and mass communication.
Strengths
- Exceptional listening and learning ability
- Connection to tradition and sacred knowledge
- Natural media and communication skills
- Organized and systematic
- Devoted to Vishnu/dharma
- Excellent memory and recall
Challenges
- Can be gossipy or overly focused on others' business
- May be too traditional or conservative
- Prone to over-sensitising to sound and environment
- Can be overly cautious or slow
- May struggle with emotional boundaries
- Prone to criticism
Career & Vocation
Love & Relationships
Shravana natives are devoted, listening partners who genuinely hear their partner. They are organised and reliable but need reciprocal listening. They value tradition in relationships — marriage, family rituals, and shared cultural practice.
Health
Prone to ear problems, hearing sensitivity, and knee issues. Their Moon rulership means emotional wellbeing directly impacts physical health. Sound healing and mantra chanting are particularly beneficial.
Spiritual Path
Shravana's spiritual gift is shravana (hearing) — the first of the three paths to wisdom (shravana, manana, nididhyasana): hearing the teachings, reflecting on them, and meditating on them until they become realised wisdom. Vishnu's three steps mark the entire span of existence.
Deity Mantra
ॐ विष्णवे नमः (Om Vishnave Namah)
Gemstone
Natural Pearl (Moti)
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Notable Personalities
Note: birth time accuracy affects Nakshatra calculation. These are traditional attributions and may vary by source.
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