Nakshatra 22 of 27
Shravana Nakshatra
Hearing. Ruled by the Moon, presided over by Vishnu, the preserver.
Quick Answer
Shravana is the 22nd of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 10°00' Capricorn to 23°20' Capricorn in the sidereal zodiac, is ruled by the Moon, presided over by Vishnu, the preserver, and its symbol is an ear.
Shravana at a Glance
- Sidereal span
- 10°00' Capricorn to 23°20' Capricorn
- Tropical span in 2026
- 4°14' Aquarius to 17°34' Aquarius
- Ruling planet
- Moon
- Deity
- Vishnu, the preserver
- Symbol
- An ear
- Name means
- Hearing
The Quality of Shravana
Shravana is hearing. Its symbol is the ear and its deity Vishnu, who preserves. It learns by listening, keeps what is worth keeping and connects people through what is passed on. Listening inward is its deepest practice.
Who or what have you not been listening to lately?
The Four Padas of Shravana
Each pada is a quarter of 3°20' and sets the navamsa (D9) sign.
| Pada | Sidereal Span | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10°00' Capricorn to 13°20' Capricorn | Aries |
| 2 | 13°20' Capricorn to 16°40' Capricorn | Taurus |
| 3 | 16°40' Capricorn to 20°00' Capricorn | Gemini |
| 4 | 20°00' Capricorn to 23°20' Capricorn | Cancer |
When the Moon Is in Shravana
The Moon passes through every nakshatra once a sidereal month, about every 27.3 days. Lahiri ayanamsa.
| Enters (ET) | Leaves (ET) | Enters (IST) | Leaves (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 12:59 PM ET | Nov 16, 3:47 PM ET | Nov 15, 11:29 PM IST | Nov 17, 2:17 AM IST |
| Dec 12, 7:42 PM ET | Dec 13, 10:42 PM ET | Dec 13, 6:12 AM IST | Dec 14, 9:12 AM IST |
| Jan 9, 1:46 AM ET | Jan 10, 4:42 AM ET | Jan 9, 12:16 PM IST | Jan 10, 3:12 PM IST |
| Feb 5, 8:02 AM ET | Feb 6, 10:49 AM ET | Feb 5, 6:32 PM IST | Feb 6, 9:19 PM IST |
The Sun in Shravana, 2027
The Sun enters Shravana on January 24, 2027 at 6:30 AM ET (5:00 PM IST) and stays until February 6, 2027 at 9:38 AM ET (8:08 PM IST). It returns to the same nakshatra on nearly the same dates every year.
Neighboring Nakshatras
Before Shravana: Uttara Ashadha, ruled by the Sun. After it: Dhanishta, ruled by Mars. See all 27 nakshatras.
Questions About Shravana
What Is the Lord of Shravana Nakshatra?
The Moon rules Shravana, the 22nd of the 27 nakshatras. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Shravana begins life in the Moon period.
Where Is Shravana Nakshatra in the Zodiac?
Shravana spans 10°00' Capricorn to 23°20' Capricorn in the sidereal zodiac, 13°20' of arc. With the Lahiri ayanamsa in 2026, that corresponds to 4°14' Aquarius to 17°34' Aquarius in the tropical zodiac.
What Are the Deity and Symbol of Shravana?
The presiding deity of Shravana is Vishnu, the preserver. Its symbol is an ear. The name means "hearing".
What Are the Four Padas of Shravana?
Pada 1 runs 10°00' Capricorn to 13°20' Capricorn (navamsa Aries); Pada 2 runs 13°20' Capricorn to 16°40' Capricorn (navamsa Taurus); Pada 3 runs 16°40' Capricorn to 20°00' Capricorn (navamsa Gemini); Pada 4 runs 20°00' Capricorn to 23°20' Capricorn (navamsa Cancer).
When Is the Moon in Shravana Next?
The Moon is next in Shravana from November 15, 2026 at 12:59 PM ET (11:29 PM IST) until November 16, 2026 at 3:47 PM ET (2:17 AM IST on November 17). It returns about every 27.3 days.
When Is the Sun in Shravana in 2027?
The Sun enters Shravana on January 24, 2027 at 6:30 AM ET (5:00 PM IST) and leaves on February 6, 2027 at 9:38 AM ET (8:08 PM IST), using the Lahiri ayanamsa.
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