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Chitra Nakshatra

The jewel star: design, beauty and creation.

Chitra is the brilliant jewel, the star of design and visible beauty. Natives are creative, stylish, charismatic and want to make something remarkable. Mars as lord gives drive and technical skill to their artistry.

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Span: Virgo 23°20′ – Libra 6°40′
Ruling planet: Mars
Deity: Vishvakarma
Symbol: Bright jewel
Gana: Rakshasa
Yoni: Tiger (female)

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Your birth star is the nakshatra the Moon occupied when you were born. It sets your first Dasha, your naming syllable and much of Kundli matching.

Calculated with the sidereal zodiac and the Lahiri ayanamsa.

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At a glance

Chitra nakshatra facts

Meaning of the name	The bright one, or the brilliant
Zodiac span	Virgo 23°20′ to Libra 6°40′ (sidereal)
Sign	Virgo and Libra
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord)	Mars · Mahadasha of 7 years
Presiding deity	Vishvakarma
Symbol	Bright jewel
Gana (temperament)	Rakshasa
Yoni (animal)	Tiger, female
Nadi	Madhya (Pitta)
Nature (for muhurta)	Mridu (soft): good for the arts, friendship, romance, new clothes and ornaments
Naming syllables	Pe, Po, Ra, Ri

Vishvakarma, the divine architect, presides here; the symbol is a shining pearl or jewel. The star favours architecture, engineering and anything crafted with care.

Personality

Chitra traits

Strengths

Creative and original
Stylish and attractive
Technically skilled
Ambitious and energetic

Challenges

Vanity or focus on appearance
Argumentative streak
Restless in relationships

Careers that suit Chitra

Architecture and engineeringFashion and jewelleryGraphic and product designPhotography and filmCosmeticsSurgery

Four quarters

The four padas of Chitra

Pada 1

Syllable “Pe”

Virgo 23°20′ – Virgo 26°40′ · Navamsa Leo (lord Sun)

Leo navamsa (Sun), in Virgo: proud and creative; wants recognition for work.

Pada 2

Syllable “Po”

Virgo 26°40′ – Libra 0°00′ · Navamsa Virgo (lord Mercury)

Virgo navamsa (Mercury), in Virgo: precise, technical and analytical craft.

Pada 3

Syllable “Ra”

Libra 0°00′ – Libra 3°20′ · Navamsa Libra (lord Venus)

Libra navamsa (Venus), in Libra: artistic, social and refined.

Pada 4

Syllable “Ri”

Libra 3°20′ – Libra 6°40′ · Navamsa Scorpio (lord Mars)

Scorpio navamsa (Mars), in Libra: intense and probing; research and surgery.

Love and marriage

Chitra in relationships

Charming and attractive, they want a partner they admire. Independence and pride can create friction.

Gana

Rakshasa

Temperament match (6 points)

Yoni

Tiger

Same yoni: Vishakha

Nadi

Madhya (Pitta)

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Wellbeing and practice

Health and spiritual practice

Health

Kidneys, lower back and skin; balance activity with rest.

Traditional practice

Worship of Vishvakarma and of Goddess Durga is traditionally associated with Chitra.

Traditional associations, not medical advice.

Common questions

Chitra FAQs

Which planet rules Chitra nakshatra?

Mars. People born with the Moon in Chitra begin life in Mars Mahadasha, which lasts 7 years in full; the balance at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the star.

What are the naming syllables for Chitra?

Pe (pada 1), Po (pada 2), Ra (pada 3), Ri (pada 4). Traditionally a child's name begins with the syllable of the Moon's pada at birth.

Which zodiac sign is Chitra in?

Chitra spans Virgo 23°20′ to Libra 6°40′, so it falls in both Virgo and Libra. Your Moon sign depends on the pada.

What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Chitra?

Gana: Rakshasa. Yoni: female tiger. Nadi: Madhya (Pitta). These are three of the eight factors (kootas) in Ashtakoota Kundli matching.

Is Chitra a good nakshatra?

Every nakshatra has strengths and challenges. Chitra is a Mridu nakshatra, traditionally suited to the arts, friendship, romance, new clothes and ornaments. A person's results depend on the whole birth chart, not the birth star alone.