Shravana Nakshatra — The Listening Star

Number: 22 | Range: 10°00' – 23°20' Capricorn | Ruler: Moon | Deity: Vishnu (The Preserver) | Symbol: Three Footprints / Ear

Shravana is the twenty-second Nakshatra, in the heart of Capricorn, ruled by the Moon. "Shravana" means hearing or listening. Its deity is Vishnu, the great preserver of cosmic order, known for his three cosmic strides that measured and claimed the entire universe. The symbol — three footprints or an ear — speaks of learning through listening, preservation through understanding, and the cosmic reach of consciousness.

Key Characteristics

- Nature (Gana): Deva (Divine)

- Goal (Purushartha): Artha (Material)

- Animal: Female Monkey

- Direction: North

Personality Traits

- Excellent listeners — learn deeply through hearing and absorbing

- Connected to oral tradition — storytellers, musicians, teachers

- Devoted and disciplined (Capricorn Moon combination)

- Strong memory — particularly for what they hear

- Can be overly conservative or resistant to change

- Excellent at connecting with people across different backgrounds

- Often connected to media, communication, and transmission of knowledge

- Deep devotion — often to Vishnu or a guru

Vishnu's Influence

Vishnu preserves dharma by taking action at the right moment. Shravana natives similarly have extraordinary patience — they listen, absorb, and wait for the right moment to act. Their "three strides" are often the ability to connect seemingly unrelated domains through careful listening.

Career Aptitudes

- Journalism, broadcasting, podcasting

- Music and sound engineering

- Teaching and academic research

- Religious and spiritual teaching

- Diplomacy and international relations

Key Themes

Shravana teaches the transformative power of deep listening — that true understanding comes not from speaking but from the capacity to truly hear what others are saying, and what the universe itself is communicating.