Nakshatra 14 of 27 · चित्रा
Chitra Nakshatra
Chitra is the fourteenth nakshatra. It runs from late Virgo into early Libra, from 23 degrees 20 minutes Virgo to 6 degrees 40 minutes Libra. Its ruler is Mars. Its god is Vishvakarma, the divine architect who built the homes of the gods. Its sign is a bright jewel or pearl. So this is a star of beauty, design, and shining craft.
- Ruling planet
- Mars
- Deity
- Vishvakarma
- Symbol
- Bright jewel or pearl
- Zodiac span
- 23°20′ Virgo to 6°40′ Libra
- Gana
- Rakshasa (demonic)
- Nadi
- Antya (Kapha)
- Element
- Fire
- Animal (yoni)
- Tiger
- Gender
- Female
- Lucky color
- Black
- Lucky number
- 9
- Lucky day
- Tuesday
- Gemstone
- Red coral
What Chitra Nakshatra Means
If your Moon is in Chitra, you have a strong eye for beauty and form. You want to create something brilliant, and you often stand out with your looks, your style, or your work. You have charm, drive, and a wish to build things that last and dazzle.
The hard side is that you can care too much about how things look, or chase glamour over depth. You may seem proud or restless. Learning to match your beautiful outside with a true and grounded inside is the main lesson of this star.
Mythology and Symbolism
Vishvakarma, the god of Chitra, is the divine architect and craftsman of the gods. He designed the weapons of the gods, the flying chariots, and the great cities of heaven. His genius flows into this star as a gift for design, art, and building beauty out of raw material.
The shining jewel shows brilliance that catches every eye. Chitra people are here to make and to be seen. They carry the maker's gift, turning ideas and materials into things of beauty that stand out in the world.
Chitra Personality Traits
Strengths
- Strong eye for beauty, design, and style
- Creative and skilled at making things
- Charming and striking to look at
- Driven, with a wish to build something great
- Sharp mind that sees form and pattern
Things to watch
- Cares too much about looks and image
- Can chase glamour over real depth
- Proud or vain about its gifts
- Restless and easily bored
- Can be sharp or blunt like Mars
Career and Work
Chitra people do very well in creative and design work. Architecture, interior design, fashion, jewellery, art, and photography all suit this star of the craftsman.
The Mars drive gives energy and skill, so engineering, surgery, and any precise, hands-on craft are also strong paths. They build with both flair and force.
Their charm and striking look also fit acting, media, and public roles. They shine where they can make something beautiful and be admired for it.
Love and Marriage
In love, Chitra people are passionate, attractive, and generous. They bring beauty and excitement to a bond, and they enjoy dressing up, gifting, and making romance feel special.
The care point is surface. They may focus on how a relationship looks more than how it feels, or fall for looks over character. When they seek depth as well as beauty, they make magnetic and devoted partners.
Health
Chitra rules the kidneys, the lower belly, and the forehead in the body. So care is needed for the kidneys, the urinary system, and inflammation.
The Mars energy can bring heat, rashes, or accidents from moving too fast. Cooling habits, enough water, and calm focus keep this bright, fiery star in balance.
The Four Padas of Chitra
Pada 1 · Leo navamsa
Proud and bright. This quarter creates with dignity and loves to shine.
Read the full Pada 1 guide →Pada 2 · Virgo navamsa
Precise and skilled. Makes fine, detailed, well-crafted work.
Read the full Pada 2 guide →Pada 3 · Libra navamsa
Artistic and charming. The heart of beauty, balance, and design.
Read the full Pada 3 guide →Pada 4 · Scorpio navamsa
Intense and deep. Creates with passion and a search for hidden meaning.
Read the full Pada 4 guide →Chitra Nakshatra Compatibility
Traditionally harmonious nakshatras: Swati, Hasta, Vishakha, Mrigashira, Dhanishta.
More challenging pairings: Magha, Pushya, Rohini. Real compatibility depends on both complete birth charts, not the birth star alone.
Remedies and Favourable Practices
- Honour Mars, the ruling planet, by using your energy on real, worthy creation.
- Respect the maker's spirit of Vishvakarma by putting care and honesty into your craft.
- Building depth of character to match your outer shine keeps this star from vanity.
- Creating beauty that serves others, not just yourself, uses this star's gift well.
- Tuesday is a good day to begin important work. Wear red coral only on an astrologer's advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chitra nakshatra in simple words?
Chitra is the fourteenth of the 27 nakshatras, from late Virgo into early Libra. It is ruled by Mars and its god is Vishvakarma, the divine architect. Its symbol is a bright jewel. It stands for beauty, design, and shining craft. People born under it are creative, charming, and driven to build something brilliant.
Which planet rules Chitra nakshatra?
Chitra is ruled by Mars. Mars gives this star its drive, energy, and skill, and the force to turn creative ideas into finished, striking work.
Is Chitra nakshatra good for marriage?
Yes. Chitra people are passionate, attractive, and generous partners. Marriage works best when they seek depth as well as beauty. A full match needs both birth charts and the study of gana, nadi, and yoni.
What jobs suit Chitra nakshatra people?
Creative and design work suits them, such as architecture, interior design, fashion, jewellery, and art. The Mars drive also fits engineering, surgery, and acting or media.
What are the four padas of Chitra nakshatra?
The four padas fall in the Leo, Virgo, Libra, and Scorpio navamsas. The first creates with dignity, the second with fine skill, the third through beauty and design, and the fourth with deep passion.
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