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Thiruvonam Nakshatra Palangal: Traits, Padas, Career and Remedies

By Dr. R.P. Sharma · Vedic astrologer since 1979 · Ph.D. and Acharya in Jyotish · consulting online worldwide

Updated 3 October 2026

Thiruvonam is the Tamil name of Shravana, the 22nd nakshatra, spanning 10°00′ to 23°20′ Makara (Capricorn) and ruled by the Moon (Chandra). Natives are traditionally attentive, learned, organised and respectful of tradition. Life begins in the Moon (Chandra) mahadasha, and the traditional remedies are simple: the planet’s mantra, worship and charity on Mondays.

Thiruvonam Nakshatra Palangal — a Vedic birth-chart (kundli) diagram motif on a parchment plate
Thiruvonam (Shravana): the 22nd nakshatra, ruled by the Moon (Chandra).

What is Thiruvonam nakshatra?

Thiruvonam (திருவோணம்) is the Tamil name of Shravana, the 22nd of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 10°00′ to 23°20′ Makara (Capricorn) and is ruled by the Moon (Chandra). Palangal means results: the traits and tendencies traditionally read for people whose Moon was in this nakshatra at birth.

FeatureThiruvonam
Number22nd of the 27 nakshatras
Span10°00′ to 23°20′ Makara (Capricorn)
RasiMakaram (Capricorn) — all four padas
LordThe Moon (Chandra)
DeityVishnu, the preserver
SymbolAn ear; three footprints
GanaDeva
NadiAntya
Padas (navamsa)1 Mesha · 2 Vrishabha · 3 Mithuna · 4 Karka
Name syllablesKhi, Khu, Khe, Kho
Birth dashaThe Moon (Chandra) mahadasha, 10 years in full

Not sure of your birth star? Find it with the free nakshatra calculator. The English profile of the same star is Shravana nakshatra, and all 27 are in the guide to the nakshatras.

What are the traits of Thiruvonam natives?

Tradition describes Thiruvonam natives as attentive, learned, organised and respectful of tradition. The lord, the Moon (Chandra), and the presiding deity, Vishnu, the preserver, colour the star.

These are tendencies of the Moon’s star, not the whole person. The Lagna, the Moon’s strength and the running dasha decide how much of this shows in a given chart.

How do the four padas differ?

Each pada is 3°20′ and falls in a different navamsa, which colours the star:

What does Thiruvonam show for career and marriage?

For career, Thiruvonam suits teaching, counselling, media, travel and knowledge work. The 10th house and its lord in the full chart decide the field; the nakshatra shows the style.

For marriage, the star gives Deva gana and Antya nadi, two of the factors used in kundli matching, so compatibility is read from both charts together; see marriage and kundli matching.

Which dasha does a Thiruvonam native start life in?

The Vimshottari dasha begins with the lord of the birth nakshatra, so a Thiruvonam Moon starts life in the Moon (Chandra) mahadasha (10 years in full; the balance at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the star). Mars (Mangal) (7 years) follows, then Rahu (18 years).

See your own sequence and dates with the free mahadasha calculator.

What remedies suit Thiruvonam?

Because the Moon (Chandra) rules the star, the traditional observances are simple and belong to that planet:

Gemstones are not a default remedy for a nakshatra; a stone is considered only after the whole chart is read.

When is the Moon next in Thiruvonam?

The Moon passes through Thiruvonam about once every 27 days. In the coming months it is in the star on 19–20 October, 15–17 November and 13–14 December 2026 (IST). These are the days when the star’s natives traditionally keep their monthly janma nakshatra observance.

Frequently asked questions

Which rasi is Thiruvonam nakshatra?

Makaram (Capricorn). All four padas of Thiruvonam lie in Makara rasi.

Who is the lord of Thiruvonam nakshatra?

The Moon (Chandra) is the lord, and the deity is Vishnu, the preserver. People born with the Moon here begin life in the Moon (Chandra) mahadasha.

What are the name letters for Thiruvonam nakshatra?

The traditional syllables for the four padas are Khi, Khu, Khe and Kho.

How many people have Thiruvonam as their birth star?

About one in 27, since the Moon spends roughly a day in each of the 27 nakshatras every month.

Is Thiruvonam a good nakshatra?

Every nakshatra has strengths. Thiruvonam is traditionally known for being attentive. What it gives a particular person depends on the whole chart.

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This article is offered as general guidance in the Vedic tradition. Astrology is a tool for reflection and is not a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice.

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