Shravana
Moon · Vishnu, the preserver
Shravana means 'to hear', symbolised by an ear attuned to every sound - the nakshatra of listening, learning and connection through communication. Ruled by the Moon and governed by Vishnu, the preserver, it favours patience, attentiveness and the steady accumulation of knowledge through genuinely hearing others. Shravana natives are often excellent listeners and communicators, gifted at absorbing information and passing it on clearly - naturals as students, teachers, counsellors or storytellers.
Significations
- Listening, learning and genuine attentiveness to others
- Communication - both receiving and clearly transmitting information
- Connection, networking and building bridges between people
- Patience and a steady, preserving approach to relationships and knowledge
- Traditions passed down orally - storytelling, teaching, scripture
When Strong
- Exceptional listening skills that make others feel genuinely heard
- Success in teaching, counselling, media or any communication-based field
- A wide, well-connected network built through attentive relationship-building
- Steady accumulation of knowledge that becomes real wisdom over time
When Weak
- Gossip or an inability to keep confidences entrusted to them
- Overdependence on others' opinions rather than trusting one's own judgment
- Anxiety about being misunderstood or unheard
- Scattered attention from trying to absorb too much information at once
Remedies
- Mantra:
- Om Namo Narayanaya, or Om Chandraya Namah, chanted on Mondays.
- Gemstone:
- Natural pearl, set in silver, worn on the little finger.
- Donation:
- Donate rice, milk or white cloth on Mondays, or support education for the underprivileged.
- Fasting:
- A Monday fast, favouring milk and simple foods.
An ear, or three footprints · Capricorn 10°00' - 23°20' · Pada 1: Aries navamsa · Pada 2: Taurus navamsa · Pada 3: Gemini navamsa · Pada 4: Cancer navamsa