Shravana Nakshatra
Lunar mansion 22 of 27 — ruled by Moon
Shravana is the 22nd of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology, spanning 280° to 293.333° sidereal. It is ruled by Moon, presided over by the deity Vishnu, and its power symbol is the ear / three footprints.
Shravana nakshatra characteristics
People born with the Moon in Shravana tend to reflect the nature of its ruling planet, Moon — emotional depth, nurturing instincts and a changeable, receptive mind. Its Deva gana gives a gentle, refined and benevolent ("divine" temperament) disposition, while its Sattvic guna colours how that energy expresses in daily life. The core life aim (purushartha) of Shravana is Artha — wealth, security and worldly achievement.
| Ruling planet | Moon |
|---|---|
| Deity | Vishnu |
| Symbol | Ear / Three Footprints |
| Gana (temperament) | Deva |
| Guna (nature) | Sattvic |
| Animal (yoni) | Female Monkey |
| Life aim (purushartha) | Artha |
| Direction | North |
| Degrees (sidereal) | 280° to 293.333° sidereal |
The four padas of Shravana
Each nakshatra is divided into four quarters (padas) of 3°20′ each, mapping onto the Navamsa (D9) chart. In Shravana, the padas carry these emphases:
- Pada 1 — Dharma emphasis, a Moon-ruled quarter of Shravana.
- Pada 2 — Artha emphasis, a Moon-ruled quarter of Shravana.
- Pada 3 — Kama emphasis, a Moon-ruled quarter of Shravana.
- Pada 4 — Moksha emphasis, a Moon-ruled quarter of Shravana.
Shravana in your chart
Your birth (Janam) nakshatra is set by the Moon's exact sidereal position at birth, so knowing your Shravana placement means knowing your Moon's degree. Navagraha computes this precisely with the Swiss Ephemeris and explains what Shravana means for your temperament, relationships, career timing and Vimshottari dasha — because the nakshatra lord (Moon) also opens your dasha sequence.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Shravana nakshatra?
Shravana nakshatra is ruled by Moon. This planet also begins the Vimshottari dasha sequence for anyone born under Shravana.
Which deity rules Shravana nakshatra?
The presiding deity of Shravana is Vishnu, and its power symbol is the ear / three footprints.
What are the degrees of Shravana nakshatra?
Shravana spans 280° to 293.333° sidereal, the 22nd of the 27 nakshatras.
Is Shravana a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges — Shravana carries a Deva gana and a life aim of Artha. What matters most is how its lord Moon is placed in your full birth chart, which Navagraha reads for you.
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