Chitra nakshatra
चित्रा14 of 27- Lord: Mars
- Deity: Vishwakarma
- Where it sits: Virgo / Libra
The Moon in this nakshatra
- 10-10-2026, 9:43 PM to 10:33 PM, 11 Oct
- 07-11-2026, 4:44 AM to 5:53 AM, 8 Nov
- 04-12-2026, 10:23 AM to 11:49 AM, 5 Dec
Times are IST. The Moon changing nakshatra is a single instant — the same in every city, so there is no separate time for yours.
At a glance
- LordMars
- DeityVishwakarma
- SymbolA bright jewel
- GanaRakshasa
- YoniTiger
- ElementEarth
- MotivationArtha
- DoshaKapha
- GenderMale
- Where it sits23°20' – 6°40' Virgo / Libra
About Chitra nakshatra
Chitra's devata is Vishwakarma, the architect of the gods, and its symbol is a bright jewel. This nakshatra is about making: whatever is built should be worth looking at.
What they are like
- A gift for making beautiful things
- Attractive to look at
- Fond of dressing well
- A quick imagination
- A fine eye
- Likes to stand apart
- Builds their name by work
- Independent thinking
Strong side / Weak side
Strong side
- Excellent at design and structure
- Stands out in a crowd
- Brings beauty into their work
- Stands on their own
Weak side
- A pull towards show
- Pride creeps in
- Gets bored quickly
- Needs praise
Padas and name syllables
| Pada | Syllable | Navamsa rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pe (पे) | Leo |
| 2 | Po (पो) | Virgo |
| 3 | Ra (रा) | Libra |
| 4 | Ri (री) | Scorpio |
Work that suits
- Architecture and engineering
- Design and fashion
- Jewellery and gems
- Photography and film
- Construction and contracting
Watch in health
- Stomach and kidneys
- Forehead
- Prone to injury
Nakshatra mantra
ॐ विश्वकर्मणे नमः
Chant it 108 times a day. Best day: Tuesday.
Remedies
- Read the Hanuman Chalisa on Tuesday
- Chant 'Om Ang Angarakaya Namah'
- Wear red
- Take part in Vishwakarma puja
- Donate red lentils and copper
Nakshatra matching
A nakshatra settles 21 of the 36 gunas — Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi. The other 15 need both Moon rashis, which a nakshatra does not fix.
Matches best with
Matches least with
Do the full guna milanCommon questions
Which planet rules Chitra nakshatra?
Chitra is ruled by Mars. That is why the Vimshottari dasha begins with Mars for someone born in Chitra.
Which rashi does Chitra nakshatra fall in?
Chitra spans two rashis: the first part is in Virgo and the rest in Libra.
Which syllable should a baby born in Chitra nakshatra be named with?
Pe, Po, Ra or Ri, depending on the pada. The syllable comes from the pada the Moon stood in at birth.
What are the gana and yoni of Chitra nakshatra?
Chitra's gana is Rakshasa and its yoni is Tiger. In marriage matching, gana settles 6 points and nadi 8.