Chitra Nakshatra
#14 of 27 · 173°20′–186°40′ sidereal · in Virgo & Libra
Attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Mars |
|---|---|
| Deity | Tvashtar |
| Symbol | Bright jewel |
| Gana (temperament) | a rakshasa (fierce) temperament — intense, self-willed and unconventional |
| Nadi (constitution) | a Pitta (fiery) constitution — driven, sharp and decisive |
| Yoni (instinct) | Tiger — bold and territorial |
| Nature (muhurta) | Mridu — suits gentle works (arts, friendship, beauty) |
The four padas
| Pada | Span (sidereal) | Rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 173°20′ – 176°40′ | Virgo (Kanya) |
| 2 | 176°40′ – 180°00′ | Virgo (Kanya) |
| 3 | 180°00′ – 183°20′ | Libra (Tula) |
| 4 | 183°20′ – 186°40′ | Libra (Tula) |
Each pada is 3°20′ — a navamsa-sized quarter of the 13°20′ arc.
Reading Chitra
Chitra — presided by Tvashtar, symbol "Bright jewel", ruled by Mars. The temperament is a rakshasa (fierce) temperament — intense, self-willed and unconventional with a Pitta (fiery) constitution — driven, sharp and decisive, and a bold and territorial instinct (Tiger yoni). The Mars lordship lends energy, courage, drive, siblings, discipline and competitive force. Energies here favour gentle works (arts, friendship, beauty).
Composed from FACT attributes (deity / symbol / lord / gana / nadi / yoni / nature) — the same cited delineation the kundli dashboard shows; general tendencies only, never events or outcomes.
Questions, answered
Which planet is the lord of Chitra nakshatra?
Mars — the Vimshottari dasha lord of Chitra.
Who is the deity of Chitra?
Tvashtar; its symbol is the bright jewel.
What degrees does Chitra span?
173°20′–186°40′ sidereal — that is 23°20′ Virgo to 6°40′ Libra, in Virgo and Libra.
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