The Sun, planet of pride and identity, is in Shravana in the sign of Capricorn from January 24th to February 6th 2025.

Shravana’s symbol of the Ear translates to listening and an oral wisdom tradition, and the Sun’s light shines on a previously hidden or forgotten area, as you define yourself with speech, and new ideas. Shravana has a natural affinity with Saraswati, Devata of the arts, and her energy is also a powerful tool for study, memory and expressing yourself creatively. Teaching is an excellent way to reinforce your own knowledge, so you get full value for your work through giving and receiving wisdom through this phase.

A period of silence can also be important, where you listen to your inner voice and tune out chatter and negative comments. The Sun combines closely with sociable Mercury and Venus also in Shravana up to the end of January, which gives you a persuasive touch and a close identification with your ideas and academic ambitions. You combine the Sun’s natural egotism with a lively curiosity about other people, and this is a good time for mixing in influential circles. Your political instincts are sharp, and you can campaign and join together with others around a shared cause or message.

This nakshatra’s Shakti, or unique gift, for ‘Connection’ sees you aligning with a kindred spirit and getting the most from being in a group, as well as pushing your own personal agenda. You are in a good space for debate and study, and specifically for learning spiritual techniques like mantra-chanting, which you can apply in a practical and affirming way in the early part of the year.