Nakshatra 22 of 27
Shravana
The ear — wisdom that comes from listening.
Shravana · 10°00'00" Capricorn — 23°20'00" Capricorn
Lord
Moon
10 years in the period cycle
Deity
Vishnu
Symbol
ear
Animal (yoni)
monkey
Nature (gana): divine (deva) — gentle, cooperative
Guiding theme: listening, learning, passing on tradition, gathered wisdom
Strengths
- ✦the ability to listen and draw conclusions
- ✦the ability to pass knowledge on
- ✦a feel for tradition and what's worth preserving
Shadow to work through
- ◦taking others' opinions too much to heart
- ◦hoarding knowledge instead of using it
The shadow isn't a verdict — it's the area where the same force works against you until you notice it.
Natural directions
teaching, journalism, music, therapy, translation, work with text and speech.
In close relationships
You really listen — that's rare and valuable. Talk about yourself too, or you'll stay unknown.
Four quarters (padas)
Every nakshatra divides into four parts of 3°20' each. The quarter refines the shade — the same nakshatra in a different pada works a little differently, because each corresponds to a different sign in the navamsha (D9).
| Pada | Range | Navamsha sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10°00'00" Capricorn — 13°20'00" Capricorn | ♈︎ Aries |
| 2 | 13°20'00" Capricorn — 16°40'00" Capricorn | ♉︎ Taurus |
| 3 | 16°40'00" Capricorn — 19°60'00" Capricorn | ♊︎ Gemini |
| 4 | 20°00'00" Capricorn — 23°20'00" Capricorn | ♋︎ Cancer |
Compatibility with other nakshatras
Calculated classically — through nadi (life energy) and yoni (the nakshatra's animal), the same tables as the full Guna Milan. It's a pointer, not a verdict: a low score marks an area for conscious work, not an obstacle.
Works well with: Purva Ashadha, Ashwini, Bharani, Mrigashira, Ardra, Punarvasu
Needs attention with: Krittika, Rohini, Pushya, Ashlesha, Magha
Not sure if this is your nakshatra?
The Moon crosses one nakshatra in about a day, so your time of birth is needed. We'll calculate it from ephemerides — along with the pada and your full birth chart.
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ℹ How we calculate this
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Which zodiac: Indian (sidereal)
Rahu and Ketu: traditional version
House division: a whole sign is one house
Accuracy: verified against eclipses
Time of birth: accounting for historical daylight saving time
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