Chitra Nakshatra

January 18,2026 | Added by: Astro Editorial Team

Introduction to Chitra Nakshatra

Chitra Nakshatra is the fourteenth nakshatra of the Vedic Zodiac System. This nakshatra comes under the Virgo and Libra signs, between 23:20' degrees in Virgo and 6:40' degrees in Libra Zodiac Sign. Mars is the ruling planet of this nakshatra, it is represented by the symbol like Pearl or “Moti”.

The term “Chitra” means the lonely or alone and the native born in the Chitra Nakshtra may like to stay in a lonely place. But they are very imaginative and creative minded. They can visualize any scenarios very quickly other than that however their artistic talents make them famous and make them as a public icon in the society.

Characteristics of Chitra Nakshatra

Chitra Nakshatra born people are nature lover. They often like to visit natural places like river beach, jungle, seabeach, hill area, they deeply think and imagine in the particular scenarios. However, for that they always avoid crowded place. Lord Vishwakarma is the ruling deity of this nakshatra that’s why, they are very a creator, intelligent, and created unique things, they always think as a creator. A good partner and cares for even the smallest need of each and everyone around him.

Lord Vishwakarma is the ruling deity of this nakshatra, make the native as a creator, creative thinker and Mars is the ruling planet make them dynamic personality in the society.

Features of Chitra Nakshatra

Symbol: Pearl
Ruling planet: Mars
Presiding Deity: Vishwakarma
Gender: Female
Gana: Rakshas
Guna: tamas/tamas/tamas
Animal: Tigress
Indian Zodiac: 23°:20' Kanya to 6°:40' Tula Zodiac Sign
Direction: West
Nakshatra Element: Fire

Chitra Nakshatra Padas

People Born in Chitra Nakshatra and Characteristics

Pada 1

The First Quarter of Chitra Nakshatra falls between 23°20' to 26°40' in Leo Navamsa and is governed by the Sun. The people born in this quarter are physically attractive and harsh like nature-wise. They crave authority, power and recognition.

Pada 2

The Second Quarter of this Chitra Nakshatra falls between 26°40' to 30°00' in Virgo Navamsa that is governed by Mercury. The people born in this quarter have the nature of being a perfectionist, fluently speak, good communication skills. Sometimes they may face confusion unable to decide in the right decision in right time. If Mercury placement is good, then this issue will be less effective.

Pada 3

The Third Quarter of this Chitra Nakshatra falls between 00°00' to 03°20' in the Libra Navamsa and is governed by Venus. The people born in this pada are fond of romance, joy type nature. They are highly passionate to make friendship with the women, attracted towards opposite sex and give lot of love and care to their life partner.

Pada 4

The Fourth Quarter of this Nakshatra comes between 03°20' to 06°40' in the Scorpio Navamsa that is ruled by Mars. In this quarter born native, actually they show their life partner a great deal of love and care and are extremely passionate about the opposite sex this is due to the nature of Mars.

New Name Can be Suggested for People Born in Chitra Nakshatra Start with Following Letter would Very Fortunate and Auspicious for Their Life

Sound of Chitra Nakshtra

Quarter 1: Pe
Quarter 2: Po
Quarter 3: Ra
Quarter 4: Ri

Profession Comes in Chitra Nakshatra

The male born in Chitra Nakshatra is very hardworking and dedicated towards their work whether they do job or business. They have to do struggle till the age of 32 to find success for himself. However, after the age of 32 , the native may find the success in their life as well as achieved multiple opportunity in their career endeavours.

The best professions for the people born in the Chitra Nakshatra are architecture, engineering, pilot, aeronautics engineering, civil engineering and anything profession or jobs related to travelling will be fruitful for them. If the native is in business, the native may have bright future they will do a partnership business. But before that, seventh house and it’s lord condition should be checked. Besides that, they will enrol in their parents’ business if already going on. So in a nutshell, I will say, the native born in this nakshatra might be working good in partnerships or taking care of family business as well.

Chitra Nakshatra Mantra

ऊँ त्वष्टा तुरीयो अद्भुत इन्द्राग्नी पुष्टिवर्द्धनम् ।
द्विपदाछन्दsइन्द्रियमुक्षा गौत्रवयोदध: ऊँ विश्वकर्म्मणे नम: ।।

Plant Worship for Chitra Nakshatra

As per Vedic Astrology, the “Bael Tree” is considered very auspicious for Chitra Nakshatra constellation. People worship this divine tree, those who are born in this nakshatra should keep the roots of the Bael tree with them or sitting under the tree, touching it, and offer incense stick, deep, flowers and worship on daily basis will get blessings from the Mars and Lord Vishwakarma. The native should do “Pradakshina” around the tree will bring the great fortune for the native’s life.

Frequent Asked Questions(FAQs)

In Vedic Astrology, there are a total of 27 Nakshatras, which are divided into 27 distinct segments. These represent the path of the Moon's orbit around the Earth, known as the Zodiac. Each Nakshatra possesses its own ruling planet, deity, nature, and energy, which influence an individual's personality and destiny based on the position of the Moon at the time of birth.

There is a total of 27 Nakshatras, along with one additional Nakshatra known as Abhijeet. However, the Abhijeet Nakshatra is not like the others Nakshatra; it rises for a brief period for each day and consider for good Muhurta and timing only. But it holds no significance in a birth chart.

In Vedic Astrology, there are a total of 27 Nakshatras, with each Nakshatra spanning 13.20 degrees. If we divide this 13.20-degree span into four parts known as Padas or Charanas then each individual part measures 3.20 degrees. Thus, every Nakshatra consists of four Charanas or Padas. If we perform the calculation:

Total Nakshatras × 13.20 degrees, or 27 × 13.20 = 360 degrees which signifies one complete circle, revolution, or transit.

There are total four padas/Charans consists of a Nakshatra.

Bharani Nakshatra is well known for business.

The Lagna Nakshatra (Ascendant Star) reflects an individual's physical body, outward personality, health, and the general direction of their life. One might consider it a mirror of one's karma. Conversely, the Chandra Nakshatra (Moon Star) signifies a native's mental strength, thought processes, emotions, and destiny. The 'Vimshottari Dasha' system is determined based on the Chandra Nakshatra. In essence, the Chandra Nakshatra holds greater significance.

Jeystha, Mula, Aslesha, Magha, and Ashwini. These nakshatras’ starting and ending points by degree wise are considered gandanta or dangerous.

Ashwini, Magha, Mula Nakshatras are ruled by Ketu.

Punarvashu, Vishakha, Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatras are ruled by Jupiter.

Pushya, Rohini, Anuradha, Mrigashira, and Uttara Pahlguni are the most auspicious Nakshatras.

In our Hindu tradition, for centuries, a child's name has been chosen based on the Nakshatra (lunar mansion) under which they were born. It is at this juncture that the child's Kundali (birth chart) is also prepared. The primary objective behind this practice is to attract positive energy, good fortune, and success into the native's life. According to astrology, the specific Nakshatra phase occupied by the Moon at the moment of birth significantly influences the child's personality and destiny.

Pushya: is considered for most auspicious and nourishing,

Rohini: is for creativity and beauty, Ashwini: is for leadership and vitality,

Anuradha: is for balance and wisdom, Uttara Phalguni: is well known for leadership.

Rohini is called the queen of all Nakshatra.

Pushya Nakshatra is called the king of all Nakshatra.

Rohini, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati, Hasta, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Purvashada Nakshatras are well known for wealth and prosperity giving.

Pushan is the deity of Revati Nakshatra and a pair of fish is the symbol of this Revati Nakshatra.

Jupiter is the lord of Punarvasu Nakshatra and mother Aditi is the deity of Punarvasu Nakshatra.

The lord of Krittika Nakshatra is Surya Dev and Agni Dev is the deity of Krittika Nakshatra. And such people are influenced by the fire element, which makes them courageous, confident, energetic, and determined. These people are natural leaders, articulate and hard-working, who often shine in fields such as the military, police or management. Such a person can be arrogant, stubborn, and even angry at times.

Pushya, Anuradha and Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatras are ruled by Saturn.

Top compatible Nakshatras are like following:

Magha + Jyeshtha= good compatible,

Revati + Purva Ashadha= good and well-suited,

Hasta + Mrigashira= good compatible,

Anuradha + Rohini= good companionable and creative,

Uttara Phalguni + Uttara Ashadha= well-matched.

Pushya Nakshatra is the 8th among 27 Nakshatras.

Poorvashada Nakshatra is the 20th among 27 Nakshatras.

Moon is the lord of Hasta Nakshatra.

Lotus flower is the symbol of Anuradha Nakshatra.

Shravana is the 22nd Nakshatra, falling within the zodiac sign of Capricorn. The symbol of this Nakshatra is the ear, and its presiding deity is Lord Vishnu. Individuals born under the Shravana Nakshatra are intelligent, possess a keen desire to learn, and are natural-born listeners. Influenced by Lord Vishnu and the Moon, they are compassionate, helpful, and calm by nature; however, due to the presence of Saturn in Capricorn, they can also be somewhat stubborn and disciplined. They typically attain stability in life after the age of 30. Natives born under the Shravana Nakshatra generally take a deep interest in religion and spirituality.

Ashwini is the first Nakshtra comes in Aries or Mesha Sign and Revati is the 27 and last Nakshtra comes in the Pisces or Meena Sign.