Chitra nakshatra
चित्रा · ruled by Mars · 23°20′ Kanya – 6°40′ Tula
Chitra is nakshatra 14 of the 27 lunar mansions, spanning 23°20′ Kanya to 6°40′ Tula; it is ruled by Mars. It is the nakshatra of design and beautiful form. Chitra natives often have a strong visual sense and love making things that are both functional and striking — buildings, clothes, products, images.
What is Chitra like?
Chitra, “the brilliant” (Spica), belongs to Tvashtar, the divine architect, and its symbol is a shining jewel. It is the nakshatra of design and beautiful form. Chitra natives often have a strong visual sense and love making things that are both functional and striking — buildings, clothes, products, images. Mars gives drive and a competitive streak. The reference point of the Lahiri ayanamsa is Spica (Chitra) itself.
Key strengths
- Design sense
- Craftsmanship
- Charisma
- Drive to create
Traditional fields of work
Architecture, engineering, design, fashion, jewellery, photography, film and product development.
What are the four padas and name syllables?
| Pada | Starts at | Navamsa sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23°20′ Kanya | Simha | Pe (पे) |
| 2 | 26°40′ Kanya | Kanya | Po (पो) |
| 3 | 29°60′ Kanya | Tula | Ra (रा) |
| 4 | 3°20′ Tula | Vrishchika | Ri (री) |
How does Chitra shape your dasha timeline?
With the Moon in Chitra, life begins in Mars mahadasha. Mars’s full period is 7 years; the portion remaining at birth equals the fraction of Chitra the Moon had still to cross. A Moon at the start of Chitra gives almost the full 7 years, while one near the end gives only months. Rahu dasha (18 years) follows.
How does Chitra work in guna milan?
Nadi dosha traditionally arises with partners who share the Madhya nadi: Bharani, Mrigashira, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishtha, Uttara Bhadrapada. Tradition cancels it in cases such as the same nakshatra with different padas.
Same gana (Rakshasa) — full 6 Gana points: Krittika, Ashlesha, Magha, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Mula, Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha.
Same yoni (Tiger) — full 4 Yoni points: Vishakha.
What else do people ask about Chitra?
Who is the lord of Chitra nakshatra?
Chitra is ruled by Mars, and its deity is Tvashtar / Vishvakarma (celestial architect). People born with the Moon in Chitra begin life in the Mars Vimshottari dasha (a 7-year period, partly elapsed at birth), followed by Rahu.
What are the name syllables for Chitra nakshatra?
The traditional namakshar for the four padas are Pe, Po, Ra, Ri (पे, पो, रा, री). The syllable depends on the pada the Moon occupied at birth.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Chitra?
Chitra is Rakshasa gana, Tiger yoni (female) and Madhya nadi. These are used in Ashtakoot guna milan.
Which zodiac sign is Chitra in?
Chitra spans 23°20′ Kanya to 6°40′ Tula, so it lies in Kanya and Tula.
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