Chitra nakshatra
चित्रा · 23°20′ Virgo – 6°40′ Libra · ruled by Mars, presided over by Tvashtar.
Quick facts
Creative · brilliant · architectural. Values follow the classical mappings used across Kerala jyotish practice.
The four padas
Each pada is 3°20′ and corresponds to one navamsa sign. The syllable beside the pada is the traditional starting sound for a name given to a child born in that portion.
| Pada | Span | Navamsa sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 173°20′ – 176°40′ | Cancer | Pe |
| Pada 2 | 176°40′ – 180°00′ | Leo | Po |
| Pada 3 | 180°00′ – 183°20′ | Libra | Ra |
| Pada 4 | 183°20′ – 186°40′ | Scorpio | Ri |
A Moon beyond four padas of this mansion sits in Swati; before it, in Hasta.
Tvashtar's jewel gives Chitra a love of form, design and visible excellence. Natives are magnetic and often artistically gifted.
Design, architecture, film, jewellery, engineering and branding.
Skin, eyes and reproductive system; ambition needs to be balanced with sleep.
Charming and aesthetic; needs loyalty and genuine admiration.
Remedies & practice
Craft with care, give away a handmade gift, and avoid cutting corners.
Nakshatra remedies are cultural and devotional practices. They are not a substitute for medical, financial or legal advice.
Neighbouring nakshatras
