Career

Teachers, preachers; scholars; students; linguists; translators; narrators; storytellers; comedians; musicians; recording artists; telephone operators; those preserving ancient traditions; gossip writers and columnists; organizers in big and small organizations; news broadcasters; psychologists; psychoanalysts; talk show hosts; radio operators; travel agents; healers and practitioners; restaurant and hotel workers; allopath experts; charities; social workers

Favorable Activities

Rituals, performances, beginnings, medical, prevention, social interaction, reading, writing, music, meditation, philosophy, sexuality, peacefulness, organization, herbs, medicines, politics, clothes, items for home business, travel, charity

Unfavorable Activities

Aggression, risks, lawsuits, lending, war, manual labor, promises, oaths, demolishing, ending old things, marriage ceremony, adopting children

Remedies

Shravana natives should worship Lord Vishnu in all his incarnations and chant the root mantra “Om Mam” 108 times during the lunar transition of this nakshatra to alleviate afflictions. Wearing white and light blue is also recommended. All important actions should correspond to the course of this constellation for best results.

Miscellaneous

In the words of Varahamihira, the lunar influence gives Shravana a scholarly appearance and a broadminded spouse. The famous boxer Mohammed Ali is a typical Shravana native.

Padas or Quarters

The first pada falls on the Aries Navamsa which is ruled by . There is an inherent Martian attribute that is expressed in the form of logic, ambition and initiative.

The second pada falls on the Taurus Navamsa which is ruled by . Natives are diplomatic, courteous and tactful. The pada corresponds to the Pushkara Navamsa that always provides the best results. Their key forte lies in the organizational areas of music and entertainment industries.

The third pada falls on the Gemini Navamsa which is ruled by . It reflects the best of Shravana which is cunning, flexible and well-versed in speech. It also has the desire to learn. The pada is concerned with people working in media and communications fields.

The fourth pada falls on the Cancer Navamsa which is ruled by the . It is sympathetic, understanding and receptive. Mass oriented in nature, it relates to people holding public offices or people in hotel and other lunar jobs.

Shravana – The Arrow

Shravana (10.00-23.20 Capricorn) is governed by the all-pervading energy of Lord Vishnu, the Creator. It represents the climax of the lunar energy and is shown in the celestial horizon as the eagle. Shravana is ruled by the , and is symbolized by triple footprints.

In fact, the very term ‘Shravana’ can be translated into several meanings like ‘hearing’ and ‘someone who walks by limping’. The latter meaning refers to the three footprints of Vishnu. Shravana is also translates into ‘Asvattha’ or the sacred pipal tree which has extraordinary Vedic significance.

Behavioral Characteristics

Amicability: this is the word that defines Shravana that believes in maintaining peace with the surroundings and be just in its approach. Calculation, although when developed in higher motivations, is totally unselfish. Despite being unyielding and obstinate, Shravana indicates a positive nature as well. In all its perseverance, Shravana seldom prefers leaving things midway. Thus, when any kind of activity is initiated in Shravana, it is certain that it will be completed.

On the flip side, Shravana is characterized with shrewdness and this along with hard work and knowledge, is used for attaining selfish ends. The ability to listen, acquire and impart meaning is usually lost in manipulation, gossip and bad-mouthing. As a nakshatra that is oriented towards achieving what it aims at, Shravana tends to become harmful when the goals are unprincipled and not fully recognized. One commonly found disadvantage is narrow-mindedness. Here, the ego needs to be toned to a certain extent and hence there is the risk that they may not always follow the right path.

Oration, organizational abilities and material pursuits are a few of the aspects that characterize this asterism. In fact, the ability to organize things has incorporated a negative connotation in recent times. The social involvement of Shravana makes it favorable for public dealings. The business-like approach to things is however very cordial. Shravana ascending can make the person crafty, alert and receptive. However, too much of generosity and modesty can often lead to their doom.

The Shravana constellation is not favorable for rearing children, from whom they derive little happiness. The power of the asterism relates to ‘apradhrishya shakti’ or the power to attribute final victory.

Strength: Great capacity for learning; success in foreign lands; lives a prosperous, balanced and modest life; ethical; studies scriptures and ancient knowledge; contemplative; drawn to working for social and humanitarian causes, vigilant to highest good; helps others transform their lives; has a good marriage and a helpful partner; articulate speaker, well-liked; cordial in business; creative; quick learner; knowledge to transcend the material world.

Weakness: Hypersensitive; overly concerned with reputation; pessimistic; an unyielding nature; extreme views concerning ethics; excessive generosity that may lead to debt and poverty; develops adversaries and enemies due to jealousy and gossip.

Professions: Teacher, linguist, speech therapists, language translators, story tellers, religious scholar, educator, politicians, business, researcher, geologist, telephone operators, preservation of ancient traditions, comedian, music industry, news broadcasters, talk show host, counselors, psychiatrists, psychologists, astrologers, radio operator, transportation, tourism, hotel and restaurant industry, healers, holistic medicine, general medical profession, charity worker

Famous Shravanas: Henry Ford, Muhammad Ali, George Lucas, Charles Manson, Bruce Willis, Jessica Lange

Favorable Activities: Beginning new ventures, counseling, listening, travel, buying property, medical treatment, socializing, learning, study languages, reading and writing, music, philosophy, meditation, religious activities, politics, humanitarian activities

Unfavorable Activities: Activities requiring aggression, lawsuits, battles or wars, taking risks, making promises, taking oaths, completion of activity, lending money, marriage, adoption

Mantra:

Sacred Energy Vortex: Thiruppaarkadal Sri Alarmel Mangai Samedha Sri Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple

The sacred vortex associated with the energy of Shravana star is located in the village of Thiruppaarkadal in Tamil Nadu, India. The name Thiruppaarkadal represents the ambrosia and nectar that comes from the milky ocean. This name exudes the energy of Lord Vishnu, who is the ruler of Shravana. Lord Vishnu manifested as Sri Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal at this temple, where he is accompanied by his consort, Sri Alarmel Mangai.

This deity is rare as it embodies aspects of both Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. A pooja for a pot-like vessel containing nectar is conducted everyday at Thiruppaarkadal. The face of the vessel represents Lord Vishnu while the neck of the vessel is Lord Shiva. This offering assists those people who have lost their faith in the divine.

Those born under Shravana star, as well as those who are born under other stars, should worship here frequently. One should perform archana and abhishekham with milk, honey, ghee and sugar. This will bring blessings to manifest one’s desires. Those receiving the darshan of Sri Prasanna Venkatessa Perumal at Thiruppaarkadal will receive the bountiful energy from all of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu. It is also favorable to receive darshan on the third moon phase in order to assist the education of one’s children.

People who suffer from deafness or hearing problems should play instruments on Shravana day at Thiruppaarkadal Temple. Worshipping the energy of the sacred sounds enhances a person’s hearing capacity through Divine Grace. This temple is also an auspicious place for doctors who specialize in Otolaryngology (ears, nose and throat) to worship.

Shravana natives, your incense is made with the herb Swallow Wort as prescribed by the Vedas.

Burning one of these pillars is like performing a mini fire ritual for that particular star formation. For your specific Birthstar, you will be able to connect inwardly to your planet of energetic origin and gain support with the positive aspects that are you.

Burning the other Nakshatra pillars on that specific Nakshatra day will tune you in with the favorable activities with that star’s energy for the day. It is recommended to at least burn your own personal Nakshatra pillar daily to stay connected to your essence. It is advantageous to burn the days Nakshatra pillar as well.

Each Nakshatra is divided into four quarters called padas that contain more specific characteristics of a person born during the pada of Shravana:

padas:

First Pada 10°00′ – 13°20′ of Capricorn.
Ruled by
Soul Sound: Ju
Keyword: Ambition

Second Pada 13°20′ – 16°40′ of Capricorn.
Ruled by
Soul Sound: Je (Jay)
Keyword: Diplomacy

Third Pada 16°40′ – 20°00′ of Capricorn.
Ruled by
Soul Sound: Jo
Keyword: Communication

Fourth Pada 20°00′ – 23°20′ of Capricorn.
Ruled by
Soul Sound: Gha
Keyword: Receptive