Chitra Nakshatra
Chitra shows creativity, an eye for beauty and the ability to create lovely things.
- Ruling planet
- Mars · dasha 7 years
- Deity
- Tvashtar (Vishvakarma)
- Symbol
- A bright jewel
- Gana
- Rakshasa (fierce)
- Yoni
- Tiger
- Nadi
- Madhya (Pitta)
- Zodiac span
- Kanya (Virgo) 23°20′ – Tula (Libra) 6°40′
Nature of people born in Chitra
There is a leaning towards architecture, design and the arts.
The four padas of Chitra
| Pada | Sign | Degrees | Navamsha | Name syllables |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kanya (Virgo) | 23°20′ – 26°40′ | Simha (Leo) | Pe |
| 2 | Kanya (Virgo) | 26°40′ – 30° | Kanya (Virgo) | Po |
| 3 | Tula (Libra) | 0° – 3°20′ | Tula (Libra) | Ra |
| 4 | Tula (Libra) | 3°20′ – 6°40′ | Vrischika (Scorpio) | Ri |
The dasha sequence
For people born in Chitra the Vimshottari dashas run in this order:
- Mars 7 yrs
- Rahu 18 yrs
- Jupiter 16 yrs
- Saturn 19 yrs
- Mercury 17 yrs
- Ketu 7 yrs
- Venus 20 yrs
- Sun 6 yrs
- Moon 10 yrs
The balance of the first dasha depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the nakshatra at birth — use the tool for exact dates.
In porondam matching
In porondam / kundli matching the gana (Rakshasa (fierce)), yoni (Tiger) and nadi (Madhya (Pitta)) of Chitra are compared with the partner's nakshatra. A full match needs both birth details.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Chitra nakshatra?
Chitra is ruled by Mars. People born in it start their Vimshottari cycle with the Mars dasha (7 years in full); the balance at birth depends on the Moon's degree.
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Chitra?
Chitra: Rakshasa (fierce) gana, Tiger yoni, Madhya (Pitta) nadi. These are used in porondam / kundli matching (the gana, yoni and nadi kootas).
Which naming syllables go with Chitra?
Traditionally, by pada (Avakahada chakra): 1 — Pe · 2 — Po · 3 — Ra · 4 — Ri.
This page gives general information from traditional Vedic astrology. For important decisions, have your full chart read by a qualified astrologer.