Nakshatra 14/27
Chitra (சித்திரை) nakshatra
Chitra is nakshatra number 14 of 27. Rasi span 23°20' Kanya - 6°40' Tula; Vimshottari lord Mars. What follows is classical reference - your janma nakshatra is computed from the Lahiri Moon by the engine.
- Rasi span
- 23°20' Kanya - 6°40' Tula
- Vimshottari lord
- Mars
- Deity (traditional)
- Tvashtar
- Symbol (traditional)
- Pearl / bright jewel
- Gana
- Rakshasa gana (traditional)
- Birth syllables
- Traditional birth syllables: Pe, Po, Ra, Ri
Padas
Each nakshatra has four padas of 3°20'. Pada 1 is the first 3°20' of the mansion; padas 2-4 follow. Padas are the classical bridge into navamsa (D9).
Traditional characteristics
Chitra is linked with Tvashtar; traditional texts speak of design, brilliance, and crafted beauty.
Mars is the lord. Spans Kanya into Tula. Lahiri/Chitrapaksha naming has a classical link to Chitra/Spica - see the methodology and Lahiri guides.
The above is classical attribution - not an engine-generated personality report.
Compatibility
Thirumana porutham uses both partners' janma nakshatras. Read the guide for the method; open the app to run a comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chitra my nakshatra?
This page is general reference only. Janma nakshatra comes from the birth Moon under Lahiri - use the free jathagam flow.
Who rules Chitra?
The Vimshottari lord is Mars. If this is your janma nakshatra, the dasha sequence starts from that lord.
How does this relate to porutham?
Thirumana porutham uses both partners' janma nakshatras. See /guides/10-porutham and /thirumana-porutham.