Chitra Nakshatra

Chitra is the 14th Nakshatra of the zodiac ruled by Mars and presided over by Tvashtar / Vishwakarma (Divine Architect).

Chitra Nakshatra
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Vedic Nakshatra

Chitra (चित्रा)

Symbol: Bright Jewel / Pearl

Ruling Planet Mars
Presiding Deity Tvashtar / Vishwakarma (Divine Architect)
Element Earth / Air

Astrological Classification & Padas

Ruling Planet Mars
Presiding Deity Tvashtar / Vishwakarma (Divine Architect)
Gana Rakshasa
Yoni Tiger
Nadi Madhya
Element Earth / Air
Nature (Guna) Soft / Tender
Pada Details Pada 1-2 Virgo, Pada 3-4 Libra

Characteristics & Native Traits

Overview

The brilliant celestial gem, embodying exquisite craftsmanship and structural genius.

Personality Traits

Aesthetic visionary, dynamic, independent, and relentless creator of beauty.

Core Strengths

Architectural genius, vibrant charisma, creative drive, visual elegance

Challenges & Shadow

Obsession with appearances, impatience, quick irritation

Male Native Traits

Stylish, inventive builder or designer, passionate, self-expressive.

Female Native Traits

Strikingly attractive, artistically gifted, independent, and proud.

Career & Professional Vocation

Suitable Professions

Architecture, Interior design, Fashion, Jewelry, Engineering, Cinema

Work & Vocation Traits

Commands design studios, construction, and high-fashion ateliers

Marriage & Relationship Compatibility

Relationship Dynamics

Seeks passionate, appreciative, and self-confident life partners.

Compatible Lunar Mansions

Hasta, Swati, Vishakha, Dhanishta

Auspicious Color Bright Black & Emerald
Auspicious Number 9
Auspicious Day Tuesday
Sacred Vedic Mantra

Om Tvashtre Namah

Vedic Remedies & Spiritual Practices

Worship Lord Vishwakarma, support artisans, and engage in creative design.

Chitra Nakshatra, located from 23°20' Virgo - 6°40' Libra, is symbolized by the Bright Jewel / Pearl. Governed by deity Tvashtar / Vishwakarma (Divine Architect) and planetary lord Mars, individuals born under this lunar mansion possess distinctive dynamism, spiritual curiosity, and innate gifts.

The brilliant celestial gem, embodying exquisite craftsmanship and structural genius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Chitra is known for architectural genius, vibrant charisma, creative drive, visual elegance. It is ruled by Mars and embodies the energy of Tvashtar / Vishwakarma (Divine Architect).

The most compatible Nakshatras for Chitra include Hasta, Swati, Vishakha, Dhanishta.

The traditional mantra for Chitra is: "Om Tvashtre Namah".