Shravana Nakshatra #22 | The Star of Learning | שְׁרָוַנָה
🌙 Shravana | שְרָוַנָה | श्रवण
Nakshatra #22 · 10°00′–23°20′ Capricorn · The Star of Learning
🔑 Key Word: Sounds of Silence · Ruled by the Moon · Deity: Vishnu & Saraswati
🌙 Shravana at a Glance
| Range | 10°00′ – 23°20′ Capricorn |
| Symbol | An ear, three footprints |
| Ruling Planet | Moon 🌙 |
| Deities | Vishnu (Preserver), Saraswati (Wisdom) |
| Nature | Deva (god-like) |
| Primary Motivation | Artha (material prosperity) |
| Animal Symbol | Female Monkey 🐒 |
| Direction | North |
| Colour | Light blue |
| Ayurvedic Dosha | Kapha |
| Guna Triplicity | Sattva / Tamas / Rajas |
| Principal Stars | Altair (α Aquilae) |
| Western Sign | Aquarius |
| Birth Sounds | Ju, Jay, Jo, Gha |
🕉️ Meaning & Mythology
The Moon rules Shravana and the nakshatra is placed in Aquarius. This Saturn/Moon combination makes for a difficult situation — the Moon waxes and wanes and is emotional and changeable; Saturn is disciplined, rigid and inflexible.
'Shravana' means 'listening' and it is the nakshatra of total silence. To listen to the sounds of silence can only be done through self-discipline, yoga and the path of truth. This silence leads to the development of our ability to see through the illusions of life.
The Moon, the ruler of the nakshatra, signifies the ever-vacillating mind. The mind has to learn the lesson of equilibrium and be at peace with itself. Our earthly instincts have also got to be regulated before we can reach a deeper understanding of the essence of life.
שְרָוַנָה פירושה 'הקשבה' — נקשטרה של שתיקה מוחלטת. להקשיב לקולות השתיקה ניתן רק דרך משמעת עצמית, יוגה ודרך האמת. שתיקה זו מובילה לפיתוח יכולתנו לראות דרך אשליות החיים.
🔱 Ruling Deities: Vishnu & Saraswati
Vishnu is the personification of all the 12 sun gods; therefore he represents the zodiac. He is also the light beyond our perception. 'Vishnu' means 'he who crosses heights'. He encourages his followers to scale the heights beyond their capabilities.
Saraswati, goddess of wisdom, learning, music and the arts, co-rules Shravana — reinforcing its themes of deep listening, knowledge and the sacred sounds of the universe.
וישנו הוא גלגול כל 12 אלי השמש ומייצג את גלגל המזלות. סרסוואטי, אלת החוכמה, הלמידה והמוזיקה, שולטת יחד בשְרָוַנָה — ומחזקת את נושאי ההקשבה העמוקה והידע הקדוש.
🌟 Personality & Characteristics
Shravana are extremely intelligent, often bordering on genius. They have sharp and incisive minds. If they are true to their nakshatra they will learn to control their minds and begin to draw from within.
Most Shravana thirst for silence and moments of peace amidst the noise of life. Shravana need to connect with this desire for silence. If they do so, they will start feeding their soul. They may appear hard on the outside, but underneath they are emotional and sentimental. They tend to live in a world of their own — although dreamers, they can still be tough and resilient.
שְרָוַנָה הם אינטליגנטים ביותר, לעיתים קרובות גאוניות. יש להם מוחות חדים ונוקבים. רוב שְרָוַנָה צמאים לשתיקה ולרגעי שלווה בתוך רעש החיים. הם עשויים להיראות קשים מבחוץ, אך מתחת לפני השטח הם רגשיים וסנטימנטליים.
🏛️ On the Ascendant
Religious nature · Scholarly work · Excellent character, well-known · May live away from birthplace · Charitable, kind nature · Few children
🌙 How It Links with the Western Sun Sign
Shravana in Aquarius: Aquarius is called Kumbha in Sanskrit. Kumbhaka is the practice of controlling the breath in yoga, which helps us to control the mind. At Shravana, we learn to still the mind so that we can master our emotions.
שְרָוַנָה בדלי: דלי נקרא קומבהה בסנסקריט. קומבהאקה היא פרקטיקת שליטה בנשימה ביוגה. בשְרָוַנָה, אנו לומדים להרגיע את המוח כדי לשלוט ברגשותינו.
🌿 Spiritual Life Path
Shravana's spiritual path is connected to letting go of their selfish desires and working for others, protecting their rights and caring for their needs. Shravana have the ability to look beyond what ordinary people aspire towards.
הנתיב הרוחני של שְרָוַנָה קשור לוויתור על רצונות אנוכיים ולעבודה למען אחרים. לשְרָוַנָה יש יכולת להביט מעבר למה שאנשים רגילים שואפים אליו.
⚖️ Shravana Aim: Artha
Shravana are goal-orientated and they focus on achievement. Their goals are connected to business, the building of wealth (both spiritual and material), and making an impact on the world around them. Artha for Shravana means finding practical ways of doing service for the good of humanity.
The psychological quality of Shravana is the braiding of the three gunas. The physical life (Sattva) has to be led for the right reasons; the mind (Tamas) is blocking itself by insisting on a more material approach to life, and the spirit (Rajas) is lost in a search for its essence.
שְרָוַנָה מוכווני מטרה ומתמקדים בהישגים. ארתה עבור שְרָוַנָה פירושה מציאת דרכים מעשיות לשרת את טובת האנושות.
💞 Relationships
Shravana are highly emotional, but they may not show it. They find it difficult to say what they really feel, although they deeply desire a partner who will recognize their gentle nature and love them for what they are. Anyone who wants to be close to Shravana will have to love them on their terms, understand their emotional struggle, and not interpret their need to be alone as a personal insult.
שְרָוַנָה רגשיים מאוד, אך לא תמיד מראים זאת. הם מתקשים לומר מה שהם באמת מרגישים. מי שרוצה להיות קרוב לשְרָוַנָה יצטרך לאהוב אותם בתנאיהם.
🐒 Sexual Energy — The Female Monkey
Monkeys are usually sociable, full of fun and the joys of the world, and like to live within a family unit. Those who get involved with Shravana will see this light-hearted side of their personalities — charming and impish. They like to fool around and may not take sex too seriously.
💫 Compatibility
Most compatible: Uttara Bhadra — loving, supportive, understanding Shravana's moods · Bharani (full of passion) · Pushya (shared goals)
Least compatible: Magha — Shravana are sensitive and feel rejected by Magha; a few careless words can damage the relationship beyond repair
Ideal sexual partner: Purva Ashadha (male monkey) — fun and joy in their sexual relationship
Unsuitable: Krittika and Pushya (the sheep)
💼 Career Interests
Teachers, speech therapists, linguists · Astrologers, religious scholars · Politicians, business skill · Geologists, researchers, travel
🏥 Health Issues
Hearing problems, ears · Skin sensitivities · Reproductive organs · Knees, rheumatism
🌿 Aromatherapy for Shravana
Shravana's essence is deep listening, inner silence, and restful sleep. The Moon's rulership calls for calming, lunar oils that quiet the mind and open the inner ear of intuition. Kapha-balancing blends support Shravana's tendency toward emotional heaviness, while Saraswati's influence calls for oils that enhance clarity and wisdom.
🌙 Recommended Essential Oils
- Sandalwood (Santalum album) — deep inner silence, meditation, Moon energy, Kapha balancing · Monograph →
- Frankincense (Boswellia carterii) — spiritual elevation, stilling the mind, sacred listening · Monograph →
- Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides) — grounding, Kapha balance, deep restful sleep · Monograph →
- Neroli (Citrus aurantium) — emotional healing, calming the vacillating Moon mind · Monograph →
- Jasmine (Jasminum grandiflorum) — emotional openness, lunar feminine energy, Saraswati's flower · Monograph →
Deep sleep & inner silence · Perfect for Shravana Deep Root Roll-On
Sandalwood & Vetiver · Grounding Moon energy Divine Serum
Sandalwood & Neroli · Stillness & spiritual clarity Serenity Roll-On
Neroli & Lavender · Emotional calm for the Moon mind
🌙 Moon in Shravana
Intelligent, good speech, fame · Wealthy, creative genius, art interests · Charitable, a good host, principled · Political interests · Generous marital partner, religious · Perfectionist
☀️ Sun in Shravana
Practical, pragmatic nature, successful · Difficulties with superiors, rebellious · Gifts in the communications field · Strong constitution, good health
⭐ Famous Shravana
Moon: David Frawley · Henry Ford · George Lucas · Muhammad Ali · Bruce Willis · Jessica Lange
Sun: Paul Newman · Alan Alda · James Dean · Mozart · Oprah Winfrey · Wayne Gretzky
Ascendant: C.G. Jung · Edward Duke of Windsor · Bob Fosse · Roseanne
