Nakshatra 14 of 27 · 23°20′ Virgo–6°40′ Libra
The essentials
About Chitra
Chitra straddles 23°20′ Virgo to 6°40′ Libra, ruled by Mars and presided by Tvashtar (Vishvakarma), the celestial architect. Its symbol is a brilliant jewel, signifying beauty, craftsmanship and the dazzling form. It is the nakshatra of design, artistry and the creation of shining, well-made things.
Personality
Chitra natives have an innate eye for beauty, design and form, paired with Mars's drive to build and Vishvakarma's gift for craftsmanship. They are charismatic and well-presented, often striking in appearance, and they create works and surroundings of notable elegance. Independent and perceptive, they can be a little vain or status-conscious, but their aesthetic vision and ability to manifest dazzling results are exceptional.
Traits
Chitra's gift of the divine architect suits architecture, design, fashion, jewellery, photography, art, engineering and any craft of beautiful form. Mars's drive favours surgeons, engineers and builders, while its visual flair suits creative direction and styling. They thrive wherever skill and aesthetics combine to produce something dazzling.
In love Chitra is attractive, charming and discerning, drawn to beauty and elegance in a partner and in the relationship itself. They are passionate yet independent, valuing partners who appreciate their artistry and maintain their own allure. With mutual admiration and creative connection, Chitra offers a glamorous, devoted and aesthetically rich partnership.
Auspicious for Chitra
Compatibility
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Questions
The bright jewel or pearl signifies beauty, brilliance and crafted perfection. Chitra represents design, artistry and the creation of dazzling, well-formed things.
Tvashtar (Vishvakarma) is the divine architect and craftsman of the gods. As Chitra's deity he bestows extraordinary creative skill, an eye for form, and the power to design and build.
Chitra is ruled by Mars in the Vimshottari system; it spans two signs, Virgo (Mercury) and Libra (Venus), giving energy, craft and aesthetic refinement.
Architecture, design, fashion, jewellery, photography, art, engineering and creative direction suit Chitra's combination of craftsmanship and aesthetic flair.
Your birth nakshatra is set by the Moon’s position at your birth. Cast your free kundli to find yours — with your dashas, yogas and cited reports.
