NAKSHATRA 14 OF 27 · Chitrā
Chitra
Beauty with intention
Chitra’s pearl and artisan association invite reflection on form, craft, and imagination. Look for the relationship between how something appears and what it means.
A moment to reflect
Bring one considered detail to something you create.
Is Chitra your birth star?
A birth star is determined from the Moon’s sidereal longitude, not just your birth month. Our calculator uses your birth date, local time, and location. If your birth time is unknown, it checks the whole day and shows any possible birth stars.
Discover my birth star ✧Where Chitra sits in the sky
Chitra is number 14 in the 27-part nakshatra sequence. In the equal-division sidereal zodiac used by our calculator, it spans 23° 20′ Virgo to 6° 40′ Libra. The next nakshatra begins at the end of that range.
Your birth star depends on the Moon’s position in this division at your birth. It is different from a Sun sign. Understand the difference between signs, birth stars and padas →
Meet the symbolism in everyday life
Beauty can emerge through patient choices rather than a flawless first vision. Look at something you are making or arranging. Which detail deserves attention, and which detail has become an excuse not to finish? Allow craftsmanship to include both care and the courage to let a work be seen.
The four padas of Chitra
Each nakshatra has four equal quarters, called padas. Your Moon’s calculated position determines your quarter. The ranges below explain the division; they do not assign a personality to each quarter.
| Pada | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23° 20′ Virgo | 26° 40′ Virgo |
| 2 | 26° 40′ Virgo | 0° 00′ Libra |
| 3 | 0° 00′ Libra | 3° 20′ Libra |
| 4 | 3° 20′ Libra | 6° 40′ Libra |
Other stars in the Mars sequence
The ruler shown here belongs to the Vimshottari nakshatra sequence; it is not automatically your rising-sign ruler or current dasha ruler. Learn how dashas and their rulers are used.
Sources behind this guide
The Drik Panchang nakshatra reference introduces the framework and names. The degree ranges here are calculated from the 27 equal divisions of the zodiac. Symbol and deity associations can differ in presentation across traditions.
Our method and sources explain the calculation conventions, including our approximate Lahiri ayanamsa. The reflection exercises are our own, prepared with AI assistance. This guide has not been independently reviewed by a Jyotish practitioner.
Reading the tradition thoughtfully
This is an editorial reflection on traditional symbolism, rather than a personal prediction. Associations and interpretations vary between lineages. A full chart includes much more than a single nakshatra.