| Ruling planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Deity | Tvashtar, the celestial architect |
| Symbol | A bright jewel |
| Span | 23°20' Virgo – 6°40' Libra |
| Sign | Virgo |
| Nature | Soft (Mridu) |
| Dasha length | 7 years |
Strengths
Aesthetic brilliance, design intelligence, striking presence, and a strong sense of form.
Challenges
Surface over substance, ego about appearance, and restlessness with the ordinary.
Work it suits
Architecture, design, photography, fashion, engineering, brand and visual work.
Chitra and the Mars dasha
Because Chitra is ruled by Mars, a Moon placed here means life opens with a Mars Mahadasha lasting 7 years. That single fact shapes the timing of an entire chart, which is why the birth nakshatra matters far more in Jyotish than the Sun sign most people know.
What planet rules Chitra nakshatra?
Chitra is ruled by Mars. A Moon in Chitra therefore begins life in a Mars Mahadasha of 7 years, and Mars's condition in the chart carries extra weight throughout life.