Chitra nakshatra
Chitra is nakshatra 14 of 27, spanning 23°20′ Virgo to 6°40′ Libra. Its lord is Mars, so a person born with the Moon in Chitra begins life in the Mars Mahadasha.
At a glance
| Number | 14 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Zodiac signs | Virgo, Libra |
| Ruling planet | Mars (7-year Mahadasha) |
| Yoni (animal) | Tiger (female) |
| Gana | Rakshasa (fierce) |
| Nadi | Madhya |
The four padas
Each nakshatra has four quarters (padas) of 3°20′, and each pada falls in a navamsha sign.
| Pada 1 | Virgo 23°20′ – 26°40′ |
| Pada 2 | Virgo 26°40′ – 30°00′ |
| Pada 3 | Libra 0°00′ – 3°20′ |
| Pada 4 | Libra 3°20′ – 6°40′ |
The tiger yoni
Traditionally associated with force, directness and dislike of being managed.
In Kundali matching the tiger and the cow are traditional adversaries, which lowers the Yoni koota score between the two charts.
How it is used
Dasha: the Moon's position inside Chitra decides how much of the first Mars period remains at birth, and everything after follows the fixed Vimshottari order.
Matching: the nakshatra supplies the Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi kootas of the 36-point Ashtakoota match.
Other nakshatras ruled by Mars: Mrigashira, Dhanishta.
Questions
Who is the lord of Chitra nakshatra?
Mars. Its Mahadasha lasts 7 years.
What is the yoni of Chitra nakshatra?
The tiger (female).
Which gana is Chitra nakshatra?
Rakshasa (fierce).