SHRAVANA NAKSHATRA

The nakshatras are small constellations of stars that the moon travels through as it orbits Earth. In English, nakshatras are known as “lunar mansions.”

Shravana is the 22nd of 27 nakshatras. If you were born when the moon was between 10:00-23:20 degrees Capricorn, then this guide is for you.

Overview

Every nakshatra has its own set of fixed attributes. This includes planetary ruler, nakshatra group, zodiac sign, deity, symbol, and power. The features of Shravana are below:

Moon is the ruling planet of Shravana Nakshatra, and it represents the highest point of lunar energy. The night sky casts an eagle-shaped constellation that corresponds to the Shravana Nakshatra symbol of three footprints. This Nakshatra signifies the art of hearing or the education and knowledge that is gained via listening. The symbol of three footprints can be associated with Lord Vishnu, the creator. An interesting fact is that it is also the birth start of Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of education and knowledge. In addition to this, Shravana nakshatra blesses its native with a wealth of knowledge, educational proficiency, and intelligence.

Sanskrit Name: श्रावण (Shravana) comes from the Sanskrit word श्राव (hearing). One meaning of Shravana is “the listener,” indicating perceptivity, intelligence, and an aptitude for learning.

Planetary Ruler: The Moon. In Vedic theology the moon is considered a manifestation of the mind of God. It is associated with creativity, the mind, and the emotions. The moon is especially significant in Vedic astrology, where a person’s sign is considered their moon sign.

Nakshatra Group: Godly. Nakshatras are divided into three classes — monsters, humans, and gods. Shravana is a godly nakshatra. People in this group are generally good-natured and fortunate in life. However, they may struggle with pride and a sense of entitlement.

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn. Capricorns are peculiar and powerful. They are intelligent, thoughtful, and careful in making decisions.

Deity: Vishnu. In Vedic theology, Vishnu is the Supreme Lord, God of gods, creator of the universe and the Supersoul in the heart of every living being. All other gods are expansions of Vishnu.

Symbol: An ear. This represents the learning, wisdom, knowledge, and scholarship.

Power: To connect and solidify. Persons born under the star of Shravana are able to connect disparate subject matters to formulate a comprehensive understanding of the world around them. This makes them excellent teachers and guides.

Resonant Syllables: In India, the birth nakshatra is traditionally used as one means of choosing the name of a child. The corresponding syllables for the four quarters (padas) of Shravana are Khee (खी), Khu (खू), Khe (खे), and Kho (खो). The syllable of a person’s first name is sometimes used when calculating an astrological chart if the time of birth is unknown.

Shravana Nakshatra Male Characteristics

The Male native of the Shravana Nakshatra is soft-spoken and methodical in his work. He has his set of values in life and always follows them. One of them is maintaining neatness and cleanliness in his surroundings. He is compassionate and likes to help those who are in need. He does not expect anything when he is helping someone, but instead of getting rewarded for his good deeds, he only gets played. He is also conscious of the food that he eats. He is a believer in God and his guru (spiritual teacher). He will face many ups and downs in his life and will tend to spend most of his career at the middle level. However, he is well matured and loves to learn new things all the time.

Shravana Nakshatra Male: Profession and Related Areas

The Male native of the Shravana Nakshatra will have to face a lot of change till the age of 30, after which till 45 he will be relatively stable, but it is after 65 that he will experience progress on the economic and social fronts. This native is ideally suited for mechanical or technical work related to engineering. It is also possible that he may be connected to petroleum or oil goods.

Shravana Nakshatra Male: Compatibility and Family Life

The Male native of the Shravana Nakshatra will have a very happy married life. His wife will possess all the good qualities of a housewife and will take very good care of him. And, even though she gives him enough sexual satisfaction, the Male native of this Nakshatra is bound to have an occasional fling outside marriage.

Shravana Nakshatra Male: Health and Well-Being

The health of the Male native of the Shravana Nakshatra could suffer from problems in the ear, skin disease, tuberculosis, and problems in his digestive system.

Shravana Nakshatra Female Characteristics

The Female native of the Shravana Nakshatra has a charitable nature. This native is also very religious and undertakes many pilgrimages. She has compassion and generosity both but likes to show them off so that she will ensure that people around her know of her charitable works and the funds she has donated. She is very talkative, and can not hide anything, especially from her husband.

Shravana Nakshatra Female: Profession and Related Areas

The Female native of the Shravana Nakshatra is likely to be uneducated and therefore will have to take up, if necessary, menial jobs. However, she is a very fine exponent of the fine arts, especially, she makes a very good dancer.

Shravana Nakshatra Female: Compatibility and Family Life

The Female native of the Shravana Nakshatra makes her family happy. This native seeks perfection in everything she does and expects the same from everyone else. She has to understand that everyone can’t be as perfect as her. This perfectionist attitude, however, does not apply to her husband, on whom she showers a lot of love and caring, and who, to her, is a real gentleman.

Shravana Nakshatra Female: Health and Well-Being

The health of the Female native of the Shravana Nakshatra is likely to get some skin disease at some stage of her life. She may be vulnerable to eczema, tuberculosis, and even leprosy.

Strengths

Persons born under the star of Shravana are thoughtful and pious souls. They have all the qualities of a gentleman — patience, forbearance, tolerance, and wisdom. Their noble nature wins them many friends and admirers.

Shravana-natives are clever and hard-working. They know where to exert their efforts so as to obtain the maximum result. Because they don’t like wasting their time or energy, they thoroughly plan projects in advance. This strength allows them to achieve great things even without putting in as much work as their peers. In Vedic culture, this is known as “lazy intelligence,” or working smartly and efficiently, in a way that gets the job done right the first time.

You are devout, faithful, and a seeker of truth. Your intuition leads you forward in life, even when your path takes you away from the mainstream. You hold yourself to the highest of standards, and you constantly strive for excellence. With the help of a bona fide guru, you can achieve spiritual perfection in this very lifetime.

Shravana Careers

Persons born in Shravana can do well in careers in education, counseling, or non-profit work.

Some ideal professions include:

• Scholar, researcher, professor, or teacher
• Priest, ascetic, or religious worker
• Public speaker, counselor, or life coach
• Doctor, healer, or charity worker

Weaknesses

Shravana-natives powerful intellect, when not tempered by sufficient humility, can lead them to develop extreme opinions. They can be rigid and narrow-minded in their views, believe that they alone possess the “right” perspective on an issue. This can cause them to make enemies with persons who hold opposing views.

As a consequence of their idealistic nature, those born in Shravana may have unrealistic expectations for their personal career. They may struggle to find work that is both financially sustaining and fulfilling on a moral, intellectual, or spiritual level. As a result, they may not be very well-off in life, and may experience recurring periods of poverty. This can in turn lead to a pessimistic attitude toward society in general, which can further augment their feelings of pride and self-righteousness. It is important to practice gratitude and recognize the many gifts you have received in life. Also, you must learn to see the good in others, in spite of any shortcomings they may have. This will help you remain positive, friendly, and compassionate even when your circumstances become difficult.

You may become jealous of others’ success and you have a tendency to gossip. You are overly sensitive to criticism and rude remarks. However, your good qualities far outweigh your weaknesses, and by cultivating your higher nature you can live a deeply fulfilling life.

Other Personality Traits

You can easily succeed in any endeavor. You are a “jack of all trades” type and can do well in any endeavor you put your heart and mind into.

You prefer solitude. You enjoy spending time alone, in meditation, reflection, and thoughtful contemplation. You are nourished more by time with yourself than you are by large gatherings.

You can become famous as a wanderer or saint. If you dedicate your life to the spiritual path, especially bhakti, you can advance quickly and gain a large following as a spiritual teacher. However, the purpose of spirituality is not to become famous, but to become a humble and sincere servant of God.

Your extreme sense of morality can get you into trouble. Because you hold your opinions so strongly, you have difficulty appreciating others who hold opposing views. Remember that Truth is never black and white. There are always many shades of gray. A mature person can explore multiple sides of any issue even while they hold fast to their own convictions.

Shravana Compatibility

Shravanas’ sexuality is symbolized by a female monkey. In terms of physical compatibility, this makes them an ideal match for persons born under Purva-ashadha nakshatra.

Based on holistic matching, Shravanas are most likely to find happiness in long-term partnerships with:

• Ashwini (for male natives)
• Krittika in Taurus (for male natives)
• Mrigashira in Taurus
• Punarvasu
• Pushya (for male natives)
• Uttara-phalguni in Virgo
• Chitra (for female natives)
• Vishakha in Libra (for female natives)
• Uttara-ashadha in Capricorn
• Dhanishta in Capricorn (for male natives)
• Purva-bhadrapada in Pisces (for female natives)
• Uttara-bhadrapada (for male natives)
• Revati (for female natives)

Note: Compatibility in relationships is a complex science that looks at many different factors. You should always consult with an experienced astrologer who can carefully analyze the charts of both you and your partner.

Shravana’s Four Quarters (Padas)

Each nakshatra is divided into four quarters, also known as padas, of 3:20 degrees each. These quarters are based on a 1/9th divisional chart, known in Sanskrit as navamsha.

The moon’s position at your time of birth determines the quarter in which you are born.

First Quarter (10:00-13:20 degrees Capricorn): Aries. You are ambitious and aggressive. You commit to your projects with zeal. You are likely to experience oscillating success and failure on a professional level.

Second Quarter (13:20-16:40 degrees Capricorn): Taurus. You are attractive and well-mannered. You are tactful and you respect others’ boundaries. However, you have a penchant for sensual pleasures and can be overcome by lust and anger.

Third Quarter (16:40-20:00 degrees Aquarius): Gemini. You’re a talented writer and communicator. These gifts can win you many friends. You excel in social settings.

Fourth Quarter (20:00-23:20 degrees Aquarius): Cancer. You are artistic and have a strong sense of aesthetics. You are compassionate and you enjoy helping others, but you may become carried away by your emotions.

Shravana in Electional Astrology

In electional astrology, also known as muhurtha, nakshatras are used to determine favorable days and times for important ceremonies and events, such as weddings, buying a new house or vehicle, commencing a project, or conceiving a child.

The electional nature of Shravana is Chara, “mobile.” Shravana is an excellent nakshatra for:

• Buying a vehicle
• Changing residence, jobs, or other life changes
• Beginning a pilgrimage
• Planting vegetables or other crops, and general gardening work
• Travel

Hindu Moon Astrology Forecast 2021 for all Areas of Life of Shravana Nakshatra

Taking risks is good, but there’s no harm in getting little insights into what you’ll be facing, right? It cannot be considered as cheating, just a little head start maybe? Well, why don’t you see how 2021 treats ShravanaNakshatra natives in terms of Career and Business, Love and Relationship, Finance, and Health.

Career and Business Horoscope 2021

As the Lord of the Ring is staying in your sign this year, your career and business life will be flourishing. To accompany Saturn, Jupiter is also coming to stay in your sign. This creates something by the name of Dharma Karmadhipati Yoga for you, and its magic will work in your favour but only if you work hard too. You give in your all, and these two planets can take you to great heights in terms of career, profession, and business. You can expect the best outcome between April and September. Your work will take you overseas, but you gotta be alert and aware of the rules and regulations of the country. If you don’t abide by the country’s customs where you are travelling, you may get into some trouble with the local authorities there.

Love and Relationship Horoscope 2021

Having Mars as your guest in the 4th House can create trouble for you in many areas of life. Your mother’s health status will go down one notch, you have to take good care of her health to avoid any complications. Whereas your love life will be floating in the middle of the sea. There can be some arguments at home too. Individuals planning to buy a new car or property, ‘Go for it’, it’s the best time for you and your family will be happy with you regarding the purchase. When Jupiter makes the grand appearance in Aquarius in April, there’ll be almost no drama in your home since Jupiter in the 2nd House can give excellent results. Prosperity and peace will walk in style in your home in regards to your relationships with your family members. The addition of a new member in the family can lead to the distribution of sweets at home. Rahu in the 5th House can cause mischief and create some problems for the love puppies who are not married. So, take it as a warning, but you gotta be careful and refrain from cheating your partner. Although Venus will be visiting your Moon sign for some time which can improve your love life. The stars can hear wedding bells in September.

Finance Horoscope 2021

Having Mars as your guest in the 4th House can create trouble for you in many areas of life. Your mother’s health status will go down one notch, you have to take good care of her health to avoid any complications. Whereas your love life will be floating in the middle of the sea. There can be some arguments at home too. Individuals planning to buy a new car or property, ‘Go for it’, it’s the best time for you and your family will be happy with you regarding the purchase. When Jupiter makes the grand appearance in Aquarius in April, there’ll be almost no drama in your home since Jupiter in the 2nd House can give excellent results. Prosperity and peace will walk in style in your home in regards to your relationships with your family members. The addition of a new member in the family can lead to the distribution of sweets at home. Rahu in the 5th House can cause mischief and create some problems for the love puppies who are not married. So, take it as a warning, but you gotta be careful and refrain from cheating your partner. Although Venus will be visiting your Moon sign for some time which can improve your love life. The stars can hear wedding bells in September.

Finance Horoscope 2021

‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away’, people born under Shravan Nakshatra took this quite literally and maintained their health very nicely in 2020 because of which 2021 you can bid goodbye to your doctor altogether. Previously if you suffered from any health problem or chronic illness, you will get a cure for it and find some relief at last. Keeping your mental state positive will also help improve your health. You may have started the year with a little cough, but now you’re all fit and fine, ready to run a marathon. But don’t just go and sit on cloud nine, keep your healthy eating habits intact, meditate a little, exercise as per your routine, and sleep well.

Some Interesting Facts of Shravana Nakshatra

Translation: Hearing”, “The one who limps

Symbol: An ear; three footprints in an uneven row; a trident

Lord: Vishnu

Controlling Planet: Moon

Ruling Deity of Moon: Parvati

Deity: Vishnu — the All-Pervasive

Body – VarahaMihira: Ears

Body – Parashara: Lower Belly

Rashi / Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Nature: The movable or ephemeral (Chara)

Ganas: Deva Gana (God Like)

Mode: Passive

Constellation: 3

Gender: Male

Dosha: Kapha

Element: Air

Lucky Color: Light Blue

Letter: Ju, Je, Jo, Gha

Lucky letters: K

Lucky Stone: Pearl

Lucky Numbers: 2 & 22

Animal Symbol: A Female Monkey

Bird Name: Francolin

Tree: Swallow Wort, MilkWeed, Erukku, Arka Tree