Nakshatra 14 of 27
Chitra Nakshatra
Chitra is ruled by Mars and presided over by Vishvakarma, the divine architect. Its symbol is a shining jewel: dazzling design, and the drive to build something beautiful and be seen doing it.
| Meaning | the bright jewel; the brilliant |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Mars |
| Deity | Vishvakarma |
| Symbol | Pearl |
| Degree range | 23°20′ Virgo – 6°40′ Libra |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo / Libra (sidereal) |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
Chitra personality
Chitra natives are the architects and artists of the nakshatra wheel. They combine Mars's drive with a rare eye for structure and beauty — they don't just decorate, they design. Charismatic and stylish, they enjoy attention and usually earn it. The shadow is glamour without depth: polishing the surface while the foundation waits.
Strengths
- Design intelligence
- Charisma
- Drive
- Originality
- Craftsmanship at scale
Challenges
- Vanity
- Image-consciousness
- Impatience with the unglamorous middle of projects
The four padas of Chitra
Each nakshatra divides into four padas of 3°20′, each mapping to a navamsa (D9) sign that colors how the nakshatra expresses itself. The traditional name syllables for each pada are shown alongside.
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa sign | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23°20′ Virgo – 26°40′ Virgo | Leo | Pe |
| 2 | 26°40′ Virgo – 0°00′ Libra | Virgo | Po |
| 3 | 0°00′ Libra – 3°20′ Libra | Libra | Ra |
| 4 | 3°20′ Libra – 6°40′ Libra | Scorpio | Ri |
Moon in Chitra
A Chitra Moon needs to make life beautiful to feel at home in it. Your emotions express themselves aesthetically — in what you wear, build, and arrange — and dull environments genuinely lower your mood.
Career paths
- Architecture
- Design and fashion
- Film and photography
- Engineering
- Jewelry and fine craft
Chitra compatibility
Traditionally harmonious matches for Chitra:
Pairings that usually take more work:
Is Chitra your birth star? Your janma nakshatra is where your Moon was at the moment of birth. Calculate your Vedic chart to find your nakshatra, pada, and current dasha period.