Lord Moon · Vishnu · Capricorn rashi · Movable (Chara)
Shravana (श्रवण) is the 22nd of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 10°0' Capricorn to 23°19' Capricorn. Its ruling planet is Moon and its deity is Vishnu, symbolised by the three footprints/ear. It is Deva gana with a Movable (Chara) nature, and signifies listening, learning and connection.
Number
#22 of 27
22nd nakshatra
Lord
Moon
चंद्र
Rashi
Capricorn
मकर
Degrees
10°0' Capricorn–23°19' Capricorn
in Capricorn
Deity
Vishnu
Symbol
Three footprints/ear
Gana
Deva
Deva (Divine)
Quality
Movable (Chara)
Shravana is the twenty-second nakshatra, spanning 280 degrees to 293 degrees 20 minutes of Capricorn (Makara Rashi). Ruled by the Moon (Chandra) and presided over by Vishnu — the preserver god who maintains cosmic order — Shravana means 'to listen' and represents the power of attentive hearing, learning, and connecting through communication.
The three footprints symbol refers to Lord Vishnu's Vamana avatar, who covered the three worlds in three steps. This represents the nakshatra's expansive reach — Shravana natives have the ability to connect across vast distances and diverse domains. The ear symbol reinforces the primary quality of this nakshatra: the ability to listen deeply and learn from what is heard.
The Moon's rulership brings emotional intelligence and receptivity, while Vishnu's influence bestows organizational ability and the desire to preserve and maintain knowledge. This combination creates excellent teachers, counselors, media professionals, and anyone whose work involves transmitting knowledge and maintaining connections.
As a Deva gana nakshatra with movable quality, Shravana is favorable for learning, travel, communication, and beginning educational pursuits. Natives tend to be well-informed, well-connected, and respected for their knowledge. They excel in education, media, telecommunications, and any field requiring the ability to listen, learn, and communicate effectively.
Four Padas of Shravana
Each nakshatra has four padas (quarters), each falling in a different navamsa sign. Your exact pada depends on your degree within Shravana.
Pada 1
Pada 1 summary
Aries navamsa
Active listening, pioneering connection, dynamic learning
Pada 2
Pada 2 summary
Taurus navamsa
Grounded listening, material connection, practical learning
The same nakshatra changes by quarter, navamsa and degree.
Check Moon Sign
Shravana works through Capricorn rashi themes.
Time by Dasha
Moon dasha activates this birth-star pattern.
Parent nakshatra pages explain the full birth-star intent. Pada pages go deeper into degree-level traits; use both together when checking marriage, naming, career and upay.
Reading Shravana Beyond the Basic Traits
A useful Shravana reading starts with the visible markers: Vishnu as deity, Three footprints/ear as symbol, Deva gana, Movable (Chara) quality and Moon as nakshatra lord. Those markers show the instinctive style of the birth star, but the final interpretation depends on where the Moon sits in the chart, which pada is active and whether Moon is supported by benefic or challenging influences.
For Shravana, the recurring life themes include listening, learning, connection. Read those themes with Capricornrashi, the navamsa pada and the active dasha before choosing a career path, marriage timing, baby-name syllable or remedy. This keeps the page grounded in the nakshatra's actual signature instead of reducing every birth star to the same generic personality checklist.
In practical use, start by confirming whether the Moon, Lagna, Atmakaraka or a key relationship planet occupies Shravana. If only the Moon is here, the nakshatra describes instinct and emotional habit. If the Lagna or chart ruler is involved, the same signature becomes more visible in career style, health routines and public conduct. When Moon dasha or antardasha runs, these themes usually become easier to notice and more important to handle consciously.
Moon (चंद्र) rules Shravana. mind, mother, emotions, fertility are the life areas it shapes most strongly. Its placement, transit and dasha periods most directly influence Shravana natives.
Which rashi does Shravana nakshatra fall in?
Shravana spans 10°0' Capricorn to 23°19' Capricorn of Capricorn (मकर). All four padas of Shravana fall within Capricorn rashi.
What is the deity and symbol of Shravana?
Shravana's presiding deity is Vishnu and its symbol is Three footprints/ear. Its gana is Deva, nature is Deva (Divine), and quality is Movable (Chara).
What are the 4 padas of Shravana?
Pada 1 (Aries navamsa) — Active listening, pioneering connection, dynamic learning. Pada 2 (Taurus navamsa) — Grounded listening, material connection, practical learning. Pada 3 (Gemini navamsa) — Communicative listening, intellectual connection, versatile learning. Pada 4 (Cancer navamsa) — Emotional listening, nurturing connection, intuitive learning.
What does Shravana signify?
Shravana signifies listening, learning, connection, media. Natives often align with these themes throughout life — choose careers, partners and remedies that strengthen rather than fight these signatures.
Is Shravana good or bad?
Nakshatras are not "good" or "bad" — they are signatures. Shravana's Movable (Chara) quality + Deva gana classification mean activities that match the signature (listening, learning) flourish, while activities that fight it stall. Match your goals to the signature, not the reverse.
