Nakshatra 22 of 27
Shravana Nakshatra
श्रवण
Shravana is the 22th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 10°00′ – 23°20′ in Makara (Capricorn). Its lord is Moon, its presiding deity is Vishnu (the preserver), and its symbol is the the ear / three footprints. A person whose Moon sits in this arc at birth has Shravana as their Janma Nakshatra.
Lord (Dasha)
Moon
Deity
Vishnu
Symbol
The ear / three footprints
Rashi
Makara (Capricorn)
Degrees
10°00′ – 23°20′
Gana
Deva
Yoni
Vanara (Monkey)
Name letters
Khi, Khu, Khe, Kho
Nature & Characteristics
Shravana is the ear: the nakshatra of sacred listening, presided over by Vishnu himself, whose three footprints measured the universe. Ruled by the Moon in Saturn's sign, it produces the zodiac's true students: quiet, receptive, precise with words because they have actually heard the question. All shruti, revealed knowledge, travels through this star.
Career, Life Path & Lessons
Teaching and scholarship, languages and translation, media, counselling, music and the recording arts, and every tradition passed mouth-to-ear flourishes under Shravana. Its natives often serve as the trusted link between a source of knowledge and its seekers. The listener's shadow is gossip and over-absorption of others' noise. The discipline is Vishnu's: preserve only what maintains the world, and let the rest pass unrepeated.
Shravana Padas & Baby Name Letters
Each nakshatra divides into four padas of 3°20′, each mapped to a navamsa rashi and a traditional naming syllable. A child born under Shravana is classically named with the syllable of their pada.
| Pada | Navamsa | Name begins with |
|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | Mesha Navamsa | Khi |
| Pada 2 | Vrishabha Navamsa | Khu |
| Pada 3 | Mithuna Navamsa | Khe |
| Pada 4 | Karka Navamsa | Kho |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which rashi is Shravana Nakshatra in?
Shravana Nakshatra spans 10°00′ – 23°20′ of the sidereal zodiac, falling in Makara (Capricorn). Anyone whose Moon occupies this arc at birth has Shravana as their Janma Nakshatra (birth star).
Who is the lord of Shravana Nakshatra?
Moon is the Vimshottari lord of Shravana, so a person born under it begins life in a Moon Mahadasha. Its presiding deity is Vishnu (the preserver), and its symbol is the the ear / three footprints.
What are the baby name letters for Shravana Nakshatra?
The traditional naming syllables (Namakarana) for Shravana are Khi, Khu, Khe, Kho — one for each pada. A child born in pada 1 takes a name beginning with "Khi", pada 2 with "Khu", pada 3 with "Khe", and pada 4 with "Kho".
What is the gana and yoni of Shravana Nakshatra?
Shravana is a Deva gana nakshatra with Vanara (Monkey) yoni. Gana and Yoni are two of the Ashtakoota factors matched in Kundali Milan — Gana reflects temperament compatibility, while Yoni reflects instinctive compatibility.