Shruti is the word very much connected to the nakshatra Shravana. Sanskrit word ‘Shravan’ which means hearing is the root of the name of this nakshatra “Shravana”. So all it says how this nakshatra gives more emphasization on hearing than speaking. A good listener is always a good learner, and in our ancient days Vedic knowledge has to be passed from Gurus via Shruti (hearing).
When a native has a strong Shravana influence in their horoscope, the astrologer can safely advise that person to learn to listen more to others, or pay attention to one’s inner voice in order to grow or progress in life. This nakshatra is not all about listening. It is also related to speech and the ability to put learning into words. Someone has to speak for someone to listen! This relationship with Saraswati connects this nakshatra to the use and study of languages, music and a fascination for all media connected with education.
Shravana doesn’t like to leave things in the middle or undone. This is probably the reason why it is said that any activity started in this nakshatra always reach its completion. In its negative aspect, all its qualities like perseverance, shrewdness and knowledge are used for purely selfish means. Its power to listen, learn and teach meaningful things is usually lost in gossip, backbiting and manipulation. Since it is a very goal oriented nakshatra, it becomes dangerous when its goals are unwholesome and unethical. Narrow-mindedness is one of the strong traits to emerge out of the negative functionings of this nakshatra. This nakshatra requires toning down of the ego, as listening without preconceptions is the only way to learn. There is always a danger with this nakshatra that a person under its influence may not always learn the right things. A person born under a strong influence of this asterism should always be very careful of the company they keep.
Such people are usually clever in conversation and are skilled at putting others at ease quickly.
Body Parts : it can be seen as the primary indicator of ear and secondary indicator of sex organs.
Direction : Its primary direction is south & north west .
- 1st Pada 10° 00′ -13° 20″ Capricorn falls in Aries Navamsa ruled by Mars. Someone born under this pada expresses an underlying Martian quality in relation to the nakshatra, which is expressed as logic, initiative and a career conscious or ambitious approach.
- 2nd Pada 13° 20′ -16° 40′ Capricorn falls in Taurus Navamsa, ruled by Venus, Therefore the Venusian qualities such as diplomacy, tact and courtesy are dominant influences in the way this nakshatra expresses itself. This pada corresponds to Pushkara Navamsa and any planet posited in this pada will give the best results as far as this asterism is concerned.
- 3rd Pada 16° 40′ – 20° 00′ Capricorn falls in Gemini Navamsa, ruled by Mercury. This pada brings out the part of Shravana which is flexible, cunning, versed in speech and conversation and eager to learn. This pada relates to those working in the mass-media and other communication oriented occupations.
- 4th Pada 20° 00′ – 23° 20′ Capricorn falls in Cancer Navamsa, ruled by Moon. This pada brings out the part of Shravana which is receptive, sympathetic and understanding. occupations like hoteliers service industry etc suits best here.
Planetary Ruler : Moon and Saturn are the two planets governing this nakshatra. Moon is the nakshatra’s main planetary ruler and Saturn rules Capricorn, the sign that it falls in. Both Moon and Saturn are intimately connected with the masses and mass mentality. This is where this nakshatra gets its ability to influence mass opinions. This is probably the reason why a lot of politicians are under a strong influence of this nakshatra. Imaginary fears and phobias are also seen in their extreme expression here.
Moon in Capricorn, Saturn in Cancer or Moon/Saturn together in any sign or house, are the placements and combinations which carry an energy similar to that of Shravana. Moon, Saturn, Mars, Mercury and Venus do well in Shravana. Venus however can make one too materialistic unless there are other elevating factors.
Profession : Teachers, Preachers and Educators in all fields, Students,Linguists, Language Translators and Interpreters, Story Tellers and Narrators, Comedians, Those involved in the Music Business and Recording Industry (mainly Producers and Sound technicians), Telephone Operators and all those earning their livelihood by some kind of phone job, Gossip Columnists, News Broadcasters, Talk Show Hosts and others involved in the radio/television business, Psychiatrists, Psychoanalysts and Psychologists, Radio Operators in different fields, agents and all those involved in the Transportation and Tourism industry; Those working in the Hotel/Restaurant business; On a higher level Healers and Practitioners of holistic medicine.