Nakṣatra 22 of 27
Śravaṇa nakṣatra
Śravaṇa (Shravana) is the 22nd of the 27 nakṣatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology, spanning 10°00′–23°20′ Capricorn. Its name means “hearing”. It is ruled by Moon, its deity is Viṣṇu, the preserver, and its symbol is an ear, three footprints.
- Sanskrit
- Śravaṇa
- Meaning
- hearing
- Position
- 10°00′–23°20′ Capricorn
- Ruling graha
- Moon
- Deity
- Viṣṇu, the preserver
- Symbol
- an ear, three footprints
- Śakti (power)
- Saṃhanana Śakti, the power to connect
- Star
- Altair (Alpha Aquilae), in the eagle
The terrain
Deep listening. A pattern of learning, oral wisdom and knowledge passed carefully between people.
Śravaṇa means to hear. In Vedic tradition, listening is the first step of wisdom, and knowledge was passed down by ear for centuries. Its deity Viṣṇu sustains what matters, and its ruling graha, the Moon, makes the listening receptive and caring. This is a pattern of learning, memory and connection.
When supported, and when under stress
When supported: Deep listening, learning, teaching, and the ability to carry knowledge carefully.
When under stress: Absorbing too much noise, gossip, or listening to others while losing your own voice.
Neither list is a verdict. The same pattern can be lived many ways, and your whole chart, body and circumstances shape how it shows up.
A queer-affirming lens
Śravaṇa supports people who carry ancestral wisdom in non-traditional ways and whose quiet carries weight.
A practice to try
A listening walk, chanting, or a day with less input. Mantra: Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya. These are invitations, not requirements. Take what helps and leave the rest.
“To listen is to remember who you are.”
This is a symbolic pattern, not a prediction. Nothing in a chart removes your agency. Vedaz readings are reflective and are not medical, psychological, legal or financial advice.
Questions
What does Shravana nakshatra mean?
Shravana (Śravaṇa) means “hearing”. Deep listening. A pattern of learning, oral wisdom and knowledge passed carefully between people.
Who rules Shravana nakshatra?
Shravana is ruled by Moon, and its deity is Viṣṇu, the preserver.
What if my Moon is in Shravana?
Your Moon nakṣatra describes patterns in the mind, rhythm and emotional body, not a fixed outcome. When supported, Shravana can show up as deep listening, learning, teaching, and the ability to carry knowledge carefully.