Key attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Mars (7-year dasha) |
| Rashi span | Kanya–Tula |
| Gana (temperament) | Rakshasa |
| Nadi | Madhya |
| Yoni (symbol) | Tiger |
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Chitra Nakshatra (14 of 27)
Chitra nakshatra (#14 of 27): ruling planet Mars, Rakshasa gana, Madhya nadi, Tiger yoni. Personality, strengths and matching guide.
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Overview
Chitra is the 14th of 27 lunar mansions, spanning Kanya–Tula, ruled by Mars with Rakshasa gana and Madhya nadi.
The 4 padas of Chitra
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa (D9) | Pada lord | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 173°20′–176°40′ | Simha | Sun | Pe |
| Pada 2 | 176°40′–180°00′ | Kanya | Mercury | Po |
| Pada 3 | 180°00′–183°20′ | Tula | Venus | Ra |
| Pada 4 | 183°20′–186°40′ | Vrischika | Mars | Ri |
Each pada is exactly one navamsa (3°20′), so the pada sets the D9 sign that refines a reading. The name syllable (akshar) is the traditional avakahada-chakra starting sound for a baby born in that pada — see baby names for Chitra →.
Essence of Chitra
Chitra, the jewel, designs: beauty with structure. You see the finished form inside raw material — an architect's star in any field.
People born in Chitra carry the Rakshasa temperament and Tiger yoni symbolism. In marriage matching, Madhya nadi pairings need a careful check for nadi dosha and its classical cancellations — never a verdict from the nakshatra name alone.
Compatibility shortlist
Nakshatras often cross-checked with Chitra in classical gun milan (starting points — always verify with the full 36-gun calculator):
Matching notes
In kundli milan, Chitra's Rakshasa gana, Madhya nadi and Tiger yoni each enter the 36-gun count. Same-nadi pairings create nadi dosha (with classical cancellations); yoni compatibility follows the traditional animal-friendship grid. The only reliable way to read it is the full ashtakoota — run one free below.
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FAQ
What is Chitra nakshatra good for?
Chitra (Rakshasa gana, Madhya nadi) is classically associated with Chitra, the jewel, designs: beauty with structure. You see the finished form inside raw material — an architect's star i — read in the context of the full birth chart, not in isolation.
Which nakshatras match well with Chitra?
In gun milan, Chitra's Rakshasa gana and Tiger yoni are compared koota-by-koota. Classical shortlists often include Ashwini, Krittika, Mrigashira — but the full 36-gun score is the only reliable check.
What is the ruling planet of Chitra?
Mars rules Chitra in the vimshottari dasha system (7 years in the 120-year cycle).
What are the name letters (akshar) for Chitra nakshatra?
Babies born in Chitra are traditionally named starting with Pe, Po, Ra, Ri — one syllable per pada (1–4), from the avakahada chakra. See our Chitra baby-name list for examples.