Shravana Nakshatra
Shravana is the 22nd of the 27 nakshatras. Listening and learning. It is ruled by Moon and lies in Makara (Capricorn).
Shravana at a glance
| Ruling planet | Moon |
|---|---|
| Deity | Vishnu, the preserver |
| Symbol | an ear, or three footprints |
| Element | Air |
| Quality | Moveable |
| Zodiac span | 10°00′ Makara to 23°20′ Makara |
| Rashi | Makara (Capricorn) |
The four padas of Shravana
Each pada covers 3°20′ and corresponds to one Navamsha sign.
| Pada | Zodiac span | Navamsha |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10°00′ Makara – 13°20′ Makara | Mesha (Aries) |
| 2 | 13°20′ Makara – 16°40′ Makara | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| 3 | 16°40′ Makara – 20°00′ Makara | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| 4 | 20°00′ Makara – 23°20′ Makara | Karka (Cancer) |
Shravana and the Moon Dasha
In the Vimshottari system Moon rules Shravana, so a person born with the Moon here begins life in a Moon Mahadasha. A full Moon Mahadasha lasts 10 years; how much of it remains at birth depends on how far the Moon had moved through Shravana. The other nakshatras ruled by Moon are Rohini and Hasta.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Shravana nakshatra?
Moon is the Vimshottari lord of Shravana. A person born with the Moon in Shravana starts life in a Moon Mahadasha, and the part still left at birth depends on how far the Moon has travelled through the nakshatra. A full Moon Mahadasha lasts 10 years.
Which rashi is Shravana in?
Shravana spans 10°00′ Makara to 23°20′ Makara of the sidereal zodiac, which lies in Makara (Capricorn).
What are the deity and symbol of Shravana?
The deity of Shravana is Vishnu, the preserver. Its symbol is an ear, or three footprints.
How do I find my birth nakshatra?
It is the nakshatra the Moon occupies at the moment of birth, measured in the sidereal zodiac. Enter your date, time and place of birth in Shiv Parashara to see it, together with your pada.