Short answer: Shravana Nakshatra is the 22nd birth star, covering 10°00′ to 23°20′ of Capricorn. The Moon is its lord and Vishnu is its deity. Its symbols are an ear and three footprints. It is a deva gana star of learning and listening. Name letters are Ju, Je, Jo and Kha, or Khi, Khu, Khe and Kho in many Hindi panchangs.
Updated 8 November 2026
Shravana means “hearing”
The root word is shru, to hear. In the old world almost all learning passed from teacher to student by ear, so the star of hearing became the star of learning. When the Moon is in Shravana, I usually find a person who listens well, remembers what they hear and picks up knowledge by absorbing it rather than forcing it.
The second symbol, three footprints, belongs to Vishnu’s story as Vamana, who covered the earth, the sky and the heavens in three steps. It is a story about humility hiding great reach. Shravana natives often fit that: quiet in the room, but connected to far more people and ideas than you would guess. The sacred month of Shravan takes its name from this star, since the full Moon of that month falls in or near it. In Kerala, the same star is Thiruvonam, the day of Onam.
Shravana Nakshatra facts in a table
| What | Shravana |
|---|---|
| Position | 22nd nakshatra, 280°00′ to 293°20′ |
| Moon sign | Makar (Capricorn), all four padas |
| Star lord | Moon (Chandra) |
| Deity | Vishnu |
| Symbols | An ear; three footprints |
| Gana | Deva |
| Yoni | Monkey, female |
| Nadi | Antya |
| Muhurat group | Chara, movable |
| Letters (hub list) | Ju, Je, Jo, Kha |
| Letters (many Hindi panchangs) | Khi, Khu, Khe, Kho |
My nakshatra table notes that Shravana is one of the stars where regional naming lists differ, which is why I give both sets.
Shravana padas and what each one adds
The Moon in Saturn’s sign is a combination of feeling and duty. Every Shravana native carries both: a soft inner world and a strong sense of what is expected of them.
| Pada | Capricorn span | Navamsa | Hub letter | Hindi letter | Tendency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10°00′ to 13°20′ | Aries | Ju | Khi (खी) | Eager learner, quick to act on what they hear |
| 2 | 13°20′ to 16°40′ | Taurus | Je | Khu (खू) | Steady, good memory, careful with savings |
| 3 | 16°40′ to 20°00′ | Gemini | Jo | Khe (खे) | Communicator, teacher, writer |
| 4 | 20°00′ to 23°20′ | Cancer | Kha | Kho (खो) | Caring, family centred, emotionally deep |
Traits I notice in Shravana natives
– Good listeners. Friends tell them things they tell no one else. – Learners for life. Courses, books, languages; they are rarely without something to study. – Respect for tradition. They tend to keep family customs alive, sometimes alone. – Sensitive to what others say about them. The ear works both ways. Gossip and criticism can sink in deeply. – Organised. Capricorn gives method, and they often run the household calendar.
The one thing I flag often: Shravana natives can take advice from too many people. With a sharp ear and a soft Moon, every voice sounds reasonable. I usually suggest picking two trusted advisers and sticking with them.
Shravana Nakshatra career and education
Listening, teaching and travel are the threads. I see Shravana people in teaching and academia, counselling and therapy, languages and translation, media and radio, music, law, telecom, and travel or hospitality, since it is a movable star. They do well in roles where they gather information from many people and turn it into something useful.
Because the star is so tied to learning, Shravana charts often come to me with education questions: which stream, whether to study abroad, when to attempt an exam. My education astrology page explains how I read those from the 4th, 5th and 9th houses.
Shravana marriage and compatibility
In marriage Shravana natives are caring and attentive. They remember what you said months ago. They need a partner who talks to them; silence or stonewalling hurts them more than an argument. They also tend to put family duties high, so a spouse who sees that as loyalty rather than distraction suits them.
On the gun milan side, Shravana is deva gana, antya nadi and female monkey yoni. Purva Ashadha, the male monkey, gives full yoni points; the sheep stars Krittika and Pushya score zero. Counting from Shravana, the helpful taras fall on stars such as Bharani, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta, Vishakha and Revati. Antya nadi stars, among them Rohini, Swati and Uttara Ashadha, share its nadi, so the nadi koota needs a second look. That check is set out on my kundli matching page.
Moon mahadasha at birth
All Shravana natives are born in the Moon’s 10-year mahadasha. If the Moon was at Capricorn 20°, that is 10° into Shravana, three-quarters gone, so about 2 years and 6 months of the Moon remain. Mars then runs for 7 years and Rahu for 18, starting at about nine and a half.
Early Moon dashas tend to tie a child closely to the mother and home. For Shravana natives born early in the star, with most of the 10 years left, that bond often stays strong into adult life. The Moon period is explained on my Moon mahadasha page.
Health notes
In the old lists Capricorn links to the knees and skin, and the Moon to fluids, sleep and the mind. Shravana natives often absorb other people’s stress. Quiet time each day, less news and decent sleep do a lot. If anything persists, please see a doctor.
Remedies for Shravana Nakshatra
– Monday is the Moon’s day. Many Shravana natives keep it simple with a short prayer to Shiva or Vishnu, or a little milk or rice given away. – For Vishnu, chant or listen to the Vishnu Sahasranama, or any prayer you grew up with. Listening is the remedy for this star. – Spend time with your mother or a mother figure, and keep that bond steady. – In Vastu the Moon rules the north-west. A cluttered or dark north-west room tends to show up as restlessness for Moon-led charts.
Shravana Nakshatra in 2027: Rahu over the Moon
This is a year to note. Rahu will enter Capricorn on 5 December 2026 and, moving backwards, will cross Shravana’s own degrees for much of 2027, roughly from spring to the year’s end. Since the Moon rules Shravana, Rahu passing over this star tends to stir the mind: big ideas, new ambitions, also more worry and broken sleep. I suggest keeping a steady routine and not making major decisions in a rush during this stretch. Ketu in Cancer, the 7th from Capricorn, will ask for patience with partners. How the node shift touches each Moon sign is on my Rahu and Ketu transit page.
Reading your Shravana chart
On a call I confirm your pada, check which naming tradition your family used, and work out exactly where you are in the dasha sequence. Then I read your chart for the question you bring, with the 2027 Rahu transit in view. Sessions run 45 minutes by video or phone, with written notes after. Book your reading. To see the method first, look at what a full kundli analysis includes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Shravana Nakshatra symbol?
Shravana’s symbols are an ear and three footprints. The ear stands for learning by listening, and the footprints for Vishnu’s three steps as Vamana.
Which letters are used for Shravana Nakshatra names?
The list on my hub page gives Ju, Je, Jo and Kha. Many Hindi panchangs use Khi, Khu, Khe and Kho instead. Use the list your family’s panchang follows.
Is Shravana Nakshatra good?
Shravana is a gentle deva star suited to learning, teaching and counselling. Its weak spot is taking criticism and advice too much to heart.
Is Thiruvonam the same as Shravana Nakshatra?
Yes. Thiruvonam, or Onam, is the Malayalam and Tamil name for Shravana. Onam is celebrated when the Moon is in this star during the month of Chingam.
How will Rahu in Capricorn affect Shravana natives in 2027?
Rahu will pass over Shravana’s degrees for much of 2027. It can bring ambition and restlessness together, so steady routines and unhurried decisions help.