· Pushya nakshatra
Nakshatra 14 · Mars

Chitra Nakshatra: nature, love, career and padas

Chitra is about design, shine and attraction. You have an eye for making things beautiful and a wish to build your own identity.

Nakshatra

Chitra

Virgo 23°20′ – Libra 6°40′

Ruling planet
Mars
Deity
Vishvakarma
Illustration of Chitra nakshatra

Nature

Creative, confident and fond of style. Outer shine is fine, but keep some simplicity inside too.

Design, shine and an eye for making things attractive.

Strengths

  • Creativity
  • Aesthetics
  • Confidence
  • Fresh ideas

Good to know

  • Showiness
  • Ego
  • Quick judgements
  • Comparing yourself with others

Career

Design, architecture, fashion, photography and promotion suit Chitra. You engage where both craft and results are visible.

DesignArchitectureFashionPhotographyPromotion

Love and relationships

Attraction and good conversation matter in love. Instead of trying to change your partner, notice what is good in them.

Health

Watch your eyes, skin and hormones. Improve your sleep routine and avoid very late screen time.

Four padas

Below are the four padas of this nakshatra, their navamsa signs and a short hint.

Pada Degrees Navamsa sign Hint
First pada 0°20′ – 3°20′ Leo This pada brings energy for starting things and a direct way of speaking.
Second pada 3°20′ – 6°20′ Virgo This pada brings patience, order and the habit of staying with things.
Third pada 6°20′ – 9°20′ Libra This pada brings curiosity, conversation and a wish to learn.
Fourth pada 9°20′ – 12°20′ Scorpio This pada brings feeling, care and an understanding of people.

Traditional suggestion

Tradition suggests donating red flowers or red lentils on Tuesdays for Mars.

This is a traditional suggestion. Follow it only if it fits your faith and comfort, never out of fear or pressure.

Compatibility

Tradition considers nakshatras with the same gana and a different nadi to be comfortable together. A few are listed below; check the full charts for a real match.

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Common questions

Common questions

What is the nature of Chitra?

Creative, confident and fond of style. Outer shine is fine, but keep some simplicity inside too.

Which planet rules Chitra?

Chitra is ruled by Mars, with Vishvakarma as its deity and Bright jewel as its symbol.

How do I find my birth nakshatra?

Use your birth date, exact birth time and city to find the Moon’s position. That gives the nakshatra and pada. Our nakshatra finder does this in your browser.

Is there anything to fear about Chitra?

No. Every nakshatra has both strengths and areas that need effort. Treat it as a hint for understanding nature, not as fear or a fixed prediction.

Sources and method:

Panchang and planet positions use standard astronomical formulas. Astrological meanings come from tradition. Consult a professional for big decisions.

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