The Star of Learning — Hearing; listening; from "shru" (to hear, to learn)
Shravana Nakshatra
Shravana is the ear of the cosmos — the nakshatra that learns through listening, retains through memory, and teaches through connection. It embodies the Vedic principle that the highest knowledge enters through the ear (shruti).
Astronomical Foundation
Primary Star
Altair (Alpha Aquilae)
Constellation: Aquila · Magnitude: 0.76
Zodiac Position
280.0° – 293.3°
Capricorn
How to Find in the Night Sky
Altair is the brightest star of the Summer Triangle (with Vega and Deneb). It is the southern vertex of this prominent asterism, easily spotted in summer and autumn evenings.
Deity: Vishnu
Vishnu is the preserver of the universe who maintains cosmic order through his incarnations (avatars). In his Vamana (dwarf) avatar, he took three strides to measure the cosmos — representing the journey of knowledge from the mundane to the transcendent.
Symbol: Three footprints in a row, an ear
The three footprints represent Vishnu's three cosmic strides covering earth, atmosphere, and heaven — the complete journey of knowledge. The ear symbolizes that wisdom begins with listening.
Archetypal Profile
Attentive, knowledgeable, and deeply connected to tradition. Shravana natives are natural students and teachers who value oral transmission of wisdom. They have excellent memory, sharp hearing (literal and figurative), and the ability to organize knowledge systematically.
Strengths
- ●Exceptional listening ability
- ●Strong memory and retention
- ●Organizational talent
- ●Connection to tradition
- ●Ability to synthesize information
Challenges
- ●Can be rigid in thinking
- ●Over-reliance on received knowledge
- ●Tendency toward gossip or eavesdropping
- ●May struggle with original innovation
The Four Padas
Each nakshatra is divided into four quarters (padas), each falling in a different Navamsa sign and carrying a distinct theme.
| Pada | Navamsa | Syllables | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | Aries | Ju, Je | Active learning — bold intellectual pursuit, learning through action |
| Pada 2 | Taurus | Jo | Material knowledge — practical skills, wealth through learning |
| Pada 3 | Gemini | Gha | Communicative learning — teaching, writing, media, knowledge sharing |
| Pada 4 | Cancer | Khi | Emotional wisdom — intuitive learning, nurturing through knowledge |
Active learning — bold intellectual pursuit, learning through action
Material knowledge — practical skills, wealth through learning
Communicative learning — teaching, writing, media, knowledge sharing
Emotional wisdom — intuitive learning, nurturing through knowledge
Life Domains
Career & Finance
Education, media, music (especially vocal/instrumental), counseling, linguistics, translation, recording, telecommunications, and knowledge management.
Relationships
Communicative and attentive listeners. Shravana natives value intellectual connection and shared learning in relationships. They are traditional in their approach to partnership and family.
Health & Wellness
Traditionally associated with the ears and hearing system. Focus areas include hearing health, ear infections, and auditory processing. Benefits from sound therapy, music, chanting, and silence practices.
Traditional body association: Ears, hearing
Baby Name Syllables
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name begins with the syllable of their birth nakshatra pada.
Pada 1
Ju, Je
Aries
Pada 2
Jo
Taurus
Pada 3
Gha
Gemini
Pada 4
Khi
Cancer
Compatibility Profile
In Ashtakoot (8-fold) matching, these attributes determine compatibility scores between nakshatras.
Gana
Deva
Divine
Yoni
Monkey
Female
Nadi
Adi
Vata
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shravana Nakshatra?
Shravana is the twenty-second nakshatra, spanning 10 to 23 degrees 20 minutes of Capricorn. Ruled by the Moon and presided over by Vishnu (the preserver), it represents listening, learning, and the systematic acquisition of knowledge.
Is Shravana Nakshatra auspicious?
Very much so. Shravana is a Deva gana nakshatra presided over by Vishnu himself. It is considered excellent for learning, teaching, beginning education, performing rituals, and any activity related to knowledge transmission.
Why is Shravana connected to the Moon?
The Moon represents mind and memory — both essential for learning. Shravana's Moon rulership gives its natives an exceptional ability to absorb, retain, and recall information, making them natural scholars and teachers.
General knowledge explains the Shravana energy. Your birth chart reveals the specific house, aspect, and dasha defining how this nakshatra functions for you.
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