Nakshatra 14 of 27
Chitra Nakshatra
The birth star of Tvashtar. Ruled by Mars, symbolized by the tiger (female).
Deity
Tvashtar
Planetary Lord
Mars
Shakti (Power)
Punya Chayani Shakti — power to accumulate merit
Symbolic Animal
Tiger (Female)
Gana (Temperament)
Rakshasa
Tattva (Element)
Agni
What is Chitra Nakshatra?
Chitra is the 14th of the 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology. Spanning 13°20′ of the zodiac, it is ruled by Mars and presided over by Tvashtar. Its symbolic animal, the tiger (female), reveals core temperament patterns.
The shakti (power) of Chitra is Punya Chayani Shakti — power to accumulate merit. This defines the primary karmic theme and life purpose for those born under this star.
As a rakshasa-gana nakshatra with agni tattva, Chitra natives expressintense, driven, and transformative energy.
Common questions
What is Chitra Nakshatra?
Chitra is the 14th of the 27 Nakshatras in Vedic astrology. It spans 13°20′ of the zodiac, is ruled by Mars, and presided over by Tvashtar. Its symbolic animal is the tiger (female).
What are the personality traits of Chitra Nakshatra?
As a rakshasa-gana nakshatra with agni tattva, Chitra natives express intense, driven, and transformative energy. The shakti (power) of Chitra is Punya Chayani Shakti — power to accumulate merit.
Which deity rules Chitra Nakshatra?
Chitra is presided over by Tvashtar. The deity shapes the spiritual energy and karmic purpose of those born under this star.