Shravana Nakshatra — The Lunar Mansion of Listening
Shravana is one of the 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology. Located in Makara 10:00-23:20, it is ruled by Moon (Chandra) and presided over by the deity Vishnu. Its symbol is the Three Footprints/Ear.
Listening, learning, connection, media, and the preservation of knowledge. Vishnu’s three steps that measured the universe.
Core Attributes
- Ruling Planet: Moon (Chandra)
- Deity: Vishnu
- Symbol: Three Footprints/Ear
- Zodiac Range: Makara 10:00-23:20
Personality Traits
Natives born under Shravana Nakshatra carry the energy of their ruling planet Moon (Chandra) and deity Vishnu. This combination shapes their core personality, career inclinations, relationship patterns, and spiritual path. Understanding your birth Nakshatra is considered even more precise than knowing your Rashi, as it narrows your cosmic blueprint to a 13-degree arc of the zodiac.
Career & Profession
Shravana natives excel in fields connected to their deity’s domain and ruling planet’s significations. Their professional path often reflects the symbolic meaning of this Nakshatra — whether through healing, leadership, creativity, research, or service.
Compatibility
Nakshatra compatibility (Ashta Koota matching) is the primary method used in Vedic astrology for marriage matching. Shravana’s compatibility with other Nakshatras is determined through the Yoni (animal symbol), Gana (temperament), Nadi (constitution), and Vashya (mutual attraction) parameters.