Shravana Nakshatra

Shravana, 'hearing', is ruled by the Moon and dedicated to Vishnu. It gives the gift of listening, learning and passing on knowledge.

Characteristics

  • Good listener
  • Learned
  • Devoted
  • Organised

Favourable careers

  • Teaching
  • Media and broadcasting
  • Counselling
  • Languages

Padas (quarters)

PadaSignSpanNavamsaName letter
1Capricorn10° 00′ 00″ – 13° 19′ 59″AriesJu
2Capricorn13° 19′ 59″ – 16° 39′ 59″TaurusJe
3Capricorn16° 40′ 00″ – 20° 00′ 00″GeminiJo
4Capricorn20° 00′ 00″ – 23° 19′ 59″CancerGha

Previous: Uttara Ashadha. Next: Dhanishta.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the lord of Shravana nakshatra?

Moon. People born with the Moon in Shravana begin life in the Moon Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system.

What are the name letters for Shravana?

The four padas of Shravana correspond to the syllables Ju, Je, Jo, Gha. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the Moon's pada at birth.

Which gana and nadi does Shravana belong to?

Shravana is Deva gana and Antya nadi with Monkey yoni — the factors used in Kundli Milan.