Shravana Nakshatra
Shravana is the twenty-second nakshatra, ruled by the Moon and presided over by Vishnu, the preserver. Its symbol is the ear, and its name means 'listening' — the theme is learning through hearing, connection, and the careful preservation of knowledge.
Nature & traits of Shravana
Shravana people are listeners and learners. There is a receptive, attentive quality here — the gift of truly hearing others, of absorbing knowledge and wisdom, and of weaving connections between people and ideas. The Moon gives sensitivity and a good memory, while Vishnu grants a preserving, protective wisdom. Strengths include learning ability, empathy, communication, scholarship and a talent for counsel and connection. The growth area is discernment and self-trust: the same openness can make Shravana absorb others' opinions too easily, gossip, or lose its own voice. Learning to listen without losing itself completes its wisdom.
Career & vocation
Shravana suits teaching, counselling, media and communication, scholarship, law, music and any field built on listening, learning and connecting. Teachers, advisors, broadcasters and lifelong students thrive here.
Love & relationships
In love, Shravana is attentive, devoted and a wonderful listener, making a partner feel deeply heard. It can absorb others' moods, so it grows by holding its own centre. Its love is gentle, loyal and understanding.
Is Shravana your nakshatra?
Your birth nakshatra is wherever the Moon sat the moment you were born — and your chart holds a nakshatra for every planet, not just the Moon. See your nakshatra in your free birth chart — real astronomy, no sign-up, instant.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Shravana symbolised by an ear?
Shravana means 'listening,' and the ear represents learning through hearing, attentiveness and the careful preservation of knowledge and wisdom. It is the nakshatra of the listener and the lifelong learner.
What is Shravana nakshatra good for?
Shravana excels at learning, teaching, counselling and connecting — any work built on listening, scholarship and communication. Presided over by Vishnu, it has a preserving, wisdom-keeping quality.
Explore other nakshatras
Curious about the planet that rules Shravana? Read the nine grahas.