श्रवण · Nakshatra #22 of 27 · 280.00°–293.33° · ruled by Moon
This column has two witnesses: the devata as the Jyotisha handbooks transmit it, and the Taittiriya Brahmana's nakshatreshti (III.1.4-5), which prescribes an offering to each asterism's deity by name. Both are shown side by side rather than merged into one.
Both witnesses name the same devata here. They differ in four of the 27 - Rohini, the two Phalgunis and Moola - and this is not one of them.
Unconventional, inventive, scattered. Pioneer of new ideas and technologies.
Technology, innovation, astrology, space science, research.
Legs, ankles, circulation. Heart palpitations.
Seeks unconventional partner. Freedom-loving in relationships.
Modern nakshatra synthesis - not from a classical text.
Shravana has four padas with starting sounds Ju, Je, Jo, Gha (जू, जे, जो, घा) - used in the Vedic Naamkaran method to choose an auspicious first letter for a baby born in this nakshatra.
The syllables are the jyotisha almanac's table (the avakahada chakra). The Dharmasindhu (1888, p. 133) records that some name a child by it, and says the srauta and grihya texts do not agree; no text stating the table itself was found.
Pada 1 falls in the Aries navamsa - the fire element, Dharma (purpose). It adds initiative, courage and a pioneering drive, colouring Shravana's expression toward Dharma (purpose).
Pada 2 falls in the Taurus navamsa - the earth element, Artha (security). It adds stability, patience and a grounded, material focus, colouring Shravana's expression toward Artha (security).
Pada 3 falls in the Gemini navamsa - the air element, Kama (desire). It adds curiosity, versatility and communicative skill, colouring Shravana's expression toward Kama (desire).
Pada 4 falls in the Cancer navamsa - the water element, Moksha (liberation). It adds emotional depth, nurturing instincts and sensitivity, colouring Shravana's expression toward Moksha (liberation).
For educational purposes. Nakshatra interpretations are traditional and based on the Moon's birth star.