Chitra nakshatra: traits, ruling planet, deity and career
Chitra is nakshatra 14 of 27. Its name means "The bright one". Here is its ruling planet, deity, personality, career themes and name syllables.
Chitra is the 14th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 23°20′ Kanya (Virgo) – 6°40′ Tula (Libra). It is ruled by Mars; its deity is Vishvakarma (symbol: bright jewel). Chitra natives are creative, stylish and ambitious; natives build beautiful things and love to shine, but can be vain or restless. Name syllables: Pe, Po, Ra, Ri.
Meaning, deity and symbol of Chitra
"Chitra" means "The bright one". Its presiding deity is Vishvakarma and its symbol is bright jewel. It covers 23°20′ Kanya (Virgo) – 6°40′ Tula (Libra) of the sidereal zodiac.
Chitra nakshatra personality
People with the Moon in Chitra are creative, stylish and ambitious; natives build beautiful things and love to shine, but can be vain or restless.
Career themes: architecture, design, engineering, fashion, jewellery, media.
The four padas of Chitra
| Pada | Degrees | Name syllable | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23°20′–26°40′ Virgo | Pe | Kanya (Virgo) | Simha (Leo) |
| 2 | 26°40′–30°00′ Virgo | Po | Kanya (Virgo) | Kanya (Virgo) |
| 3 | 0°00′–3°20′ Libra | Ra | Tula (Libra) | Tula (Libra) |
| 4 | 3°20′–6°40′ Libra | Ri | Tula (Libra) | Vrishchik (Scorpio) |
Each pada spans 3°20′. The navamsa (D9) sign of the pada is read for marriage and inner strength.
Kundli matching and dasha
- Gana: Rakshasa
- Yoni: Tiger
- Nadi: Madhya (Pitta)
- First Mahadasha: Mars (7 years in full; you are born with the remaining part of it)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Chitra nakshatra?
Mars (Mangal). People born in Chitra begin life in the Mars Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 7 years in full.
Which rashi is Chitra nakshatra in?
Kanya (Virgo) and Tula (Libra). It spans 23°20′ Kanya (Virgo) – 6°40′ Tula (Libra).
What are the name syllables for Chitra nakshatra?
Pe, Po, Ra, Ri. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the birth pada.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Chitra?
Gana: Rakshasa, yoni: Tiger, nadi: Madhya (Pitta). All three are used in kundli matching.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon's position at your birth, using your date, time and place of birth. The ZodiacDNA nakshatra calculator does it for you, 100% free.
Source and method
Degrees use the sidereal (Lahiri) zodiac, with each nakshatra spanning 13°20′. Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari dasha order; deity, symbol, gana and yoni follow the classical texts.