Shravana Nakshatra
By Dr. R.P. Sharma | 45+ Years Experience
Key Information
| Ruling Planet: | Moon |
| Deity: | Vishnu |
| Symbol: | Ear/Three Footprints |
| Degree Range: | 10°00' - 23°20' Capricorn |
| Guna: | Rajasic/Tamasic/Sattvic |
| Nature: | Deva/Manushya/Rakshasa |
Characteristics of Shravana Nakshatra
Natives born under Shravana Nakshatra are influenced by Moon and blessed by Vishnu. This Nakshatra spans 10°00' - 23°20' Capricorn and carries the symbolic energy of the Ear/Three Footprints.
Personality Traits
- Strong influence of Moon shapes their character
- Blessed with qualities of Vishnu
- Natural talents and challenges specific to this Nakshatra
- Career and life path indications
Strengths
- Key positive qualities
- Natural abilities
- Favorable life areas
Challenges
- Potential difficulties
- Areas requiring attention
- Remedial measures
Compatibility & Relationships
Marriage and relationship compatibility for Shravana Nakshatra natives depends on various factors including Moon sign, Nakshatra compatibility, and overall chart analysis.
Remedies for Shravana Nakshatra
- Worship Vishnu for blessings
- Strengthen Moon through appropriate remedies
- Chant specific mantras for this Nakshatra
- Perform charitable acts on days ruled by Moon
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Shravana Nakshatra — Common Questions
What is Shravana Nakshatra known for?
Shravana is presided over by Vishnu (the preserver), symbolised by three footprints / an ear, and ruled by the Moon. Its gana (temperament) is Deva. These signatures shape the native's core nature and the life areas the star most influences.
Which careers suit Shravana natives?
Classically, Shravana inclines toward listening professions — teaching, counselling, media, languages and scholarship. Dr. R.P. Sharma reads the full chart — the 10th house, its lord and the dasha — before career guidance, with the nakshatra as one strong thread.
Is Shravana Nakshatra good for marriage?
In matching, attentive, tradition-respecting partners; strong Moon compatibility helps most. Guna milan alone is not enough — Dr. Sharma weighs the nakshatra alongside Mangal Dosha, the 7th house and both dashas.
What should a Shravana native do in a difficult dasha?
Difficult periods are read from the running dasha and transits over the Moon, the star's lord. Practical, chart-specific remedies help — consult with your exact birth details rather than applying generic fixes.
Can I get a personal reading about shravana?
Yes — the page above gives the classical picture; a consultation applies it to your exact chart. Your kundli and detailed PDF are free; a full sitting with Dr. Sharma is a flat Rs 5,100.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Punarvasu Nakshatra signify and where does it show in my chart?
Punarvasu is the 7th nakshatra (20°00' Gemini to 3°20' Cancer), ruled by Jupiter (Guru) and linked to the Moon's cycle. It governs recuperation, renewal, and receiving shelter—you will find its influence wherever 7th house matters (partnership, trade, foreign ties) or the Moon is placed in Cancer in your rashi chart, indicating recurring opportunities to restore and rebuild.
What are the core traits and career strengths of Jyeshtha Nakshatra natives?
Jyeshtha (16°40' to 30°00' in Scorpio) is ruled by Mercury and linked to the deity Indra, giving sharp intellect, leadership in crisis, and a drive to protect and govern. In your chart, if Jupiter aspects this nakshatra from a kendra or if Mercury occupies it, expect roles in administration, research, or crisis management where decisiveness and strategic depth are valued.
Which planet is the lord of Jyeshtha Nakshatra?
Mercury (Budha) is the planetary lord of Jyeshtha Nakshatra according to Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra. When Mercury occupies or aspects Jyeshtha in your birth chart, communication becomes penetrating, negotiation acute, and your career often benefits from roles that require data precision and decisive action.
How can I strengthen the positive effects of Rohini Nakshatra in my life?
Rohini (10°00' to 23°20' Taurus) is ruled by Moon and linked to growth, fertility, and stability. To amplify its earthy benefits, place a white marble or crystal lingam in the northeast of your home or workspace; recite the twenty-four-syllable Rohini Beeja mantra softly at moonrise. If the Moon in your chart is in Rohini, this nurtures steady progress in family life, agriculture, or creative arts.
What classical remedies help balance a weak Shravana Nakshatra influence?
Shravana (10°00' Capricorn to 23°20' Capricorn) is ruled by Moon and linked to listening, learning, and long journeys. If Shravana is afflicted in your chart, wear a pearl (only after confirming Moon's strength in a full kundali check) and recite the Shravana Beeja mantra on Mondays. Supporting a blind person or donating clean water aligns your karma with Shravana's dharma of service and wisdom.
How do I locate a genuine, experienced Vedic astrologer for consultation?
Look for a practitioner whose chart shows strong Jupiter in kendra, and who explains dashas, yogas, and nakshatras without naming other astrologers or brands. Verify their study lineage—Ph.D. or Acharya in Phalit Jyotish—and ask for their classical reference (e.g., Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra). A true guide will focus on remedies rooted in karma and dharma, never on fear or instant fixes.
What should I expect during a professional Vedic astrology session?
A proper session begins with your birth details—date, place, and time—to construct the exact janma kundali. The astrologer will analyze your moon sign and nakshatras, then examine the current mahadasha and antardasha for timing of events, paying special attention to the 6th, 8th, and 12th houses for health or obstacles. Classical remedies—mantra, charity, or gemstone cautioned by pulse-check—are suggested only after full analysis.
How can I prepare for my astrology reading to get the most value?
Collect your exact birth details (place, date, and time) and note any pressing questions beforehand so the astrologer can match dashas and yogas to your concerns. Keep an open mind; astrology reveals patterns, not fixed fate. Bring a notebook to record the remedies and timings discussed, and be ready to reflect on how you can align your actions with dharma rather than seeking shortcuts.
Astrology for Shravana Families
Shravana, where the hum of factories meets the quiet lanes of old villages, is a place where families hold two things sacred: steady work and stable homes. Many here work in the small factories along the Grand Trunk Road or in the service lanes behind the railway station, so when Jupiter or Mercury in the tenth house shows strong, careers in manufacturing or logistics flourish. If Saturn there instead points to delays, property near the Delhi–Mathura road becomes both investment and anchor—buying land under an auspicious Venus-Moon yoga brings long-term security. Marriages in Shravana often wait for Venus to clear Saturn’s shadow in the seventh, especially for families with daughters born under Hasta or Shravana itself; timing the ceremony after a Shravana nakshatra Shukla Paksha day quiets family worries about dowry or career gaps. Relocating within Faridabad’s new sectors is best planned when the Moon aspects both Lagna and the eleventh house while in Shravana—its own birth star brings clarity on income sources before the move. The nakshatra’s three lunar stations teach patience and listening, qualities every Shravana parent wants their child to keep close when the outside world feels fast.