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Nakshatra #14

Chitra Nakshatraचित्रा

173.33° - 186.67° • Ruled by Mars • Deity: Tvashtar

Chitra is ruled by Mars and represents the celestial architect. Natives are brilliant creators who produce beautiful, lasting works of art and design.

Quick Facts

Symbol
Bright jewel/Pearl
Animal
Tiger
Ruling Planet
Mars
Deity
Tvashtar
Gender
Female
Nature
Movable

Temperament & Health

Gana (Temperament)

Rakshasa - Demonic

Intense, powerful, and transformative

Nadi (Health)

Madhya - Middle

Pitta constitution, transformative energy

Naming Letters (Pada)

पे

Pada 1

पो

Pada 2

रा

Pada 3

री

Pada 4

Personality Traits

CreativeBeautifulArtisticIllusionaryPerfectionist
BeautyCreationBrillianceArchitecture

Career Paths

  • Architecture
  • Jewelry
  • Fashion
  • Photography
  • Graphic design

Compatible Nakshatras

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chitra nakshatra personality?

Chitra natives are creative, beautiful, and artistic. They are natural designers with an eye for aesthetic perfection.

Which planet rules Chitra nakshatra?

Mars rules Chitra, providing the energy and determination to create beautiful, lasting works.

What careers suit Chitra nakshatra?

Architecture, jewelry design, fashion, photography, and graphic design are ideal for Chitra natives.

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My Kundli AI combines classical Vedic astrology principles from Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra with modern astronomical precision from the Swiss Ephemeris library (accurate to 0.001 arc-seconds). All calculations use the Lahiri Ayanamsa, adopted by India's Calendar Reform Committee in 1955, and follow the Whole-Sign house system as prescribed in traditional Jyotish texts.

Content reviewed by the My Kundli AI editorial team. Last updated: February 2026. Learn more about our approach.