Chitra Nakshatra
23°20′ Virgo–6°40′ Libra
Ruling Planet
Mars
Deity
Tvashtr
Symbol
Bright Jewel
Degrees
23°20′ Virgo–6°40′ Libra
Number
14
Padas
4
Four Padas of Chitra
Pada 1
Virgo
Navamsa: Virgo
Pada 2
Virgo
Navamsa: Virgo
Pada 3
Libra
Navamsa: Libra
Pada 4
Libra
Navamsa: Libra
Classical Significance
Chitra is the 14th nakshatra in the Vedic lunar zodiac. Its presiding deity is Tvashtr and its ruling planet is Mars, which colours the psychological disposition, life themes, and karmic patterns of anyone born with significant planetary placements here.
The symbol of Bright Jewel encapsulates the essential nature of this nakshatra. Planets placed in Chitra express the qualities of Mars filtered through the archetypal energy of Tvashtr.
In Parashari astrology, the pada (quarter) in which a planet falls determines its navamsa sign — a critical refinement used in timing, relationship analysis, and divisional chart interpretation.
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