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Shravana Nakshatra means “hearing” or “listening”. It is the twenty-second Nakshatra<\/a> and lies wholly in Capricorn, marked in the sky by the bright star Altair and its two companions. Its deity is Vishnu, the preserver, and its ruling planet is the Moon. In Kerala and Tamil Nadu it is known as Thiruvonam or Onam, the birth star of Vishnu in his Vamana form, and it gives its name to one of the most celebrated festivals of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shravana natives are often good listeners and quick learners, with a respect for tradition and a gift for passing on knowledge. This guide covers Vishnu’s role, the symbols, men and women of this Nakshatra, the four padas, careers, compatibility, muhurta and festivals. These are tendencies; the full chart decides the details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not sure which Nakshatra you were born under? Find your Nakshatra by date of birth<\/a> with our free calculator. It also shows your pada, rashi and the traditional first letter for a name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shravana Nakshatra at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Attribute<\/th>Shravana<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
Position<\/td>22nd of 27 Nakshatras<\/td><\/tr>\n
Span (sidereal)<\/td>Capricorn 10\u00b000\u2032 to Capricorn 23\u00b020\u2032<\/td><\/tr>\n
Rashi<\/td>Capricorn (Makara), all four padas<\/td><\/tr>\n
Ruling planet<\/td>Moon<\/td><\/tr>\n
Deity<\/td>Vishnu, the preserver<\/td><\/tr>\n
Symbol<\/td>An ear; also three footprints<\/td><\/tr>\n
Gana<\/td>Deva (divine)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Nadi<\/td>Antya (Kapha)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Yoni<\/td>Monkey (female)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Muhurta nature<\/td>Chara (movable)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Name syllables<\/td>Ju, Je, Jo, Gha (also given as Khi, Khu, Khe, Kho)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Principal star<\/td>Altair (Alpha Aquilae)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Sun’s yearly transit<\/td>About 24 January to 5 February<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Vishnu and the three steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best-known story behind Shravana is Vishnu’s avatar as Vamana, the dwarf. The asura king Mahabali, generous and powerful, had conquered the three worlds. Vamana came to his sacrifice and asked for as much land as he could cover in three steps. When Bali agreed, Vamana grew into Trivikrama, the cosmic form, covered the earth and the heavens in two strides, and with the third step pressed Bali down to the underworld. Moved by Bali’s devotion, Vishnu granted him the right to visit his people once a year, and Onam celebrates that visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The three footprints, one of Shravana’s symbols, come from this story. They stand for the ordered movement of the cosmos and for the idea that great things can come from humble beginnings. Vishnu as preserver also gives Shravana a protective, conserving quality: natives often want to keep what is good, maintain traditions and look after people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the ear means<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ear points to Shravana’s central gift: listening. In Indian tradition, knowledge was passed on orally, and the Vedas are called Shruti, “that which is heard”. Shravana Nakshatra is therefore linked with learning, teaching and the careful transmission of knowledge. Natives often learn best by listening, remember what they hear and are trusted with confidences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listening also means paying attention to people. Shravana natives are often good counsellors, mediators and friends because they hear what others are really saying. The challenge is that they may also hear too much: gossip, criticism or worries that are not theirs to carry. Learning what to filter out is part of their growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Strengths<\/h3>\n\n\n\n