Nakshatra · Shravana
Shravana nakshatra: ruled by the Moon, in Makara rashi
Shravana is the 22nd of the 27 nakshatras. Its rashi and padas, its lord and dasha, its gana, yoni and nadi for matching, and its nature for muhurat.
In short
Shravana nakshatra is the 22nd of the 27 nakshatras, 280°–293°20' of the sidereal zodiac, with all 4 padas in Makara (Capricorn). Its lord is the Moon, so people born in it start life in the Moon's 10-year Vimshottari dasha. It is Deva gana and Antya nadi.
Shravana nakshatra at a glance
| Shravana | |
|---|---|
| Number | 22nd of 27 |
| Also spelled | Sravana, Thiruvonam |
| Span | 280°–293°20' of the sidereal zodiac |
| Rashi | all 4 padas in Makara (Capricorn) |
| Lord | the Moon, whose Vimshottari dasha lasts 10 years |
| Gana | Deva |
| Yoni | Vanara (monkey) |
| Nadi | Antya |
| Nature (muhurat) | Chara (moving) |
| Marriage star | No |
The 4 padas of Shravana
Each pada is 3°20'. The pada decides the rashi when a nakshatra spans two signs, and places the Moon in a navamsa (D9) sign.
| Pada | Span | Rashi | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 280°–283°20' | Makara (Capricorn) | Mesha (Aries) |
| Pada 2 | 283°20'–286°40' | Makara (Capricorn) | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| Pada 3 | 286°40'–290° | Makara (Capricorn) | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| Pada 4 | 290°–293°20' | Makara (Capricorn) | Karka (Cancer) |
Read more on Makara (Capricorn).
Shravana and the Vimshottari dasha
The Moon rules Shravana, and also Rohini and Hasta. A person born at the very start of Shravana has the whole 10 years of the Moon's dasha ahead; born near its end, only a little. The next dasha is Mars's. See Moon in astrology.
Shravana in matching and muhurat
In Ashtakoot matching, Shravana gives the gana, yoni and nadi of a birth star: Deva, Vanara (monkey) and Antya. Two people with the same nadi get 0 of its 8 points, the Nadi dosha, unless one of the exceptions Charak lists applies. Check two stars with the free star matching.
For muhurat, Shravana is Chara (moving), a star suited to travel, vehicles and outings. It is not one of the eleven marriage stars.
Questions about Shravana nakshatra
Which rashi is Shravana nakshatra?
Shravana has all 4 padas in Makara (Capricorn). Which rashi applies to you depends on your pada.
Who is the lord of Shravana nakshatra?
The Moon rules Shravana, as it rules Rohini and Hasta. If you were born in Shravana, your first Vimshottari dasha is the Moon's, which lasts 10 years in full.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Shravana?
Shravana is Deva gana, Vanara yoni (monkey) and Antya nadi (K. S. Charak's tables). These are used in Ashtakoot matching.
Is Shravana a good nakshatra for marriage?
For a wedding date, Shravana is not one of the eleven marriage stars in Muhurta Chintamani ch. 6. For a couple, what matters is how the two birth stars match, not the star alone.
What is Shravana nakshatra in English?
In English, Shravana is the 22nd lunar mansion (nakshatra) of the Vedic zodiac, 280° to 293°20' of the sidereal zodiac, all in Capricorn.
Sources
- The 27 nakshatras of 13°20' and their 4 padas of 3°20': Astrojar's engine (Lahiri ayanamsa, sidereal zodiac).
- Nakshatra lords and Vimshottari years: BPHS, the chapter on the Vimshottari dasha, as coded in Astrojar's engine (Ketu 7, Venus 20, Sun 6, Moon 10, Mars 7, Rahu 18, Jupiter 16, Saturn 19, Mercury 17 years).
- Gana, yoni and nadi: K. S. Charak, Elements of Vedic Astrology, ch. XXVII (pp. 456, 458, 460), the tables Astrojar's star matching uses.
- Nature of each star for muhurat: Muhurta Chintamani ch. 2. The eleven marriage stars: Muhurta Chintamani ch. 6.
This is the traditional reading of the classical texts, given for learning and reflection. It is not a prediction for you, and not medical, legal or financial advice.
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