Jyohiri

Nakshatras

Shravana

Shravana, 'hearing', is the star of listening, learning and keeping knowledge alive.

Star lord
Moon
Rasi
Makara
Deity
Vishnu, the preserver
Symbol
Ear, or three footprints
Animal (yoni)
Monkey
Gana
Deva (divine)
Traditional tree
Crown flower (Calotropis)

Tree lists differ between regions; a tree is shown where most lists agree.

Nature

Shravana people are good listeners and lifelong learners. They are wise, careful and well-informed, respect tradition, and often become trusted advisers and teachers.

Strengths

  • Listening and learning
  • Wisdom and good advice
  • Organised and careful

Watch out for

  • Worrying about others' opinions
  • Being too reserved

Careers

Teaching, counselling, media and radio, language and music, tourism, and public service.

Health

Linked with the ears and knees; protect hearing and joints.

Keys to success

  • Listen first, then speak
  • Keep learning all your life
  • Don't live by others' opinions

Remedies

  • Pray to Lord Vishnu; listen to sacred texts
  • Help students and teachers
  • Fast or pray on the day of Shravana

Story

As the dwarf Vamana, Vishnu asked King Mahabali for three steps of land, then crossed the worlds in two strides. Mahabali offered his own head for the third. Shravana's three footprints recall humility and the fair keeping of promises.

Good for (muhurta)

Chara (movable)

Movement and change: travel, buying vehicles, moving house, starting journeys and changing jobs.

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