Nakshatra 14 / 27 · चित्रा
Chitra Nakshatra: Name Letters, Padas and Nature
Chitra is nakshatra 14 of 27, spanning 23°20′ Virgo – 6°40′ Libra, ruled by Mars. Name letters: पे (Pe), पो (Po), रा (Ra), री (Ri).
Chitra padas and name letters (naam akshar)
Each nakshatra has four padas (quarters) of 3°20′. A child born with the Moon in a pada traditionally gets a name starting with its syllable. For Chitra:
| Pada | Letter | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | पे Pe | Virgo | Leo |
| 2 | पो Po | Virgo | Virgo |
| 3 | रा Ra | Libra | Libra |
| 4 | री Ri | Libra | Scorpio |
Chitra nature
Creative, stylish and design-minded, drawn to building beautiful things. You care how things look and how well they are made.
Rakshasa gana natives are said to be strong-willed, independent and fearless; the name describes intensity, not bad character.
Dasha at birth
Born with the Moon in Chitra, your Vimshottari dasha begins with Mars, whose full period is 7 years. How much of it is left at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the nakshatra.
In Kundli matching
Gana, yoni and nadi come from the nakshatra and count for 6, 4 and 8 of the 36 points in Ashtakoota matching. The same nadi for both partners is the one traditionally avoided.
Name letters follow the traditional Avakahada chakra. Spellings of a few letters vary between regions.
Find your birth nakshatra
Your janma nakshatra is where the Moon was when you were born. Enter your birth details in the free birth chart to see it with its pada.
FAQ
Chitra nakshatra FAQs
What are the name letters for Chitra nakshatra?
Pada 1: पे (Pe), Pada 2: पो (Po), Pada 3: रा (Ra), Pada 4: री (Ri).
Which rashi is Chitra nakshatra in?
Virgo (pada 1, 2) and Libra (pada 3, 4). It spans 23°20′ Virgo – 6°40′ Libra.
Who rules Chitra nakshatra?
Its planetary lord is Mars and its deity is Vishwakarma (divine architect).
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Chitra?
Gana Rakshasa (fierce), yoni Tiger and nadi Madhya (Pitta). Rakshasa gana natives are said to be strong-willed, independent and fearless; the name describes intensity, not bad character.