Chitra Nakshatra चित्रा
Chitra, the fourteenth nakshatra, spans Virgo into Libra. Ruled by Mars and presided over by Tvashtar, the celestial architect, its symbol - a shining jewel - reflects beauty, craftsmanship and brilliant design.
- Ruling Graha
- Mars
- Deity
- Tvashtar (Vishwakarma)
- Symbol
- Bright jewel / pearl
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Zodiac
- 23°20' Virgo - 6°40' Libra
- Nature
- Soft & gentle (Mridu)
Mars - the planet of energy, courage, drive and decisive action.
Tvashtar (Vishwakarma) - the celestial architect and craftsman of the gods (Vishwakarma).
Personality & traits
Chitra natives are charismatic, artistic and detail-loving, drawn to beauty and skilled at creating it. Their love of appearance can become vanity or superficiality.
Career & profession
Architecture and design, fashion, jewellery and the visual arts, and engineering - any craft that turns raw material into beauty.
Favorable activities
Its soft (Mridu) nature favours artistic and creative work, design, dressing well and pleasant, aesthetic undertakings.