Chitra nakshatra (Virgo 23°20′ – Libra 6°40′) is ruled by Mars, with Tvashtar / Vishvakarma (celestial architect) as its presiding deity and bright jewel / pearl as its symbol. Chitra, 'the brilliant', is the cosmic jewel — ruled by Mars and presided over by Tvashtar, the celestial architect. It is the nakshatra of design, beauty and dazzling form. Natives are charismatic, artistic and stylish, with an eye for structure and aesthetics; they create beautiful, well-crafted things and shine wherever they appear.
Chitra, 'the brilliant', is the cosmic jewel — ruled by Mars and presided over by Tvashtar, the celestial architect. It is the nakshatra of design, beauty and dazzling form. Natives are charismatic, artistic and stylish, with an eye for structure and aesthetics; they create beautiful, well-crafted things and shine wherever they appear.
Architecture, design and fashion, engineering, photography and visual arts, jewellery, and any work that builds beautiful, well-structured form.
Glamorous and passionate, Chitra natives attract attention and value beauty and chemistry in love. They can be self-image conscious; a partner who appreciates both their depth and their dazzle keeps them devoted.
Artistic and design brilliance; Charisma and striking presence; Sense of structure and beauty.
Vanity and surface focus; Restless dissatisfaction; Self-image obsession.
Worship Vishvakarma/Tvashtar and strengthen Mars; turn the eye for beauty toward meaningful creation, not mere appearance.
Chitra nakshatra is ruled by Mars in the Vimshottari dasha system.
The presiding deity of Chitra is Tvashtar / Vishvakarma (celestial architect) and its symbol is Bright jewel / pearl.
Chitra spans Virgo 23°20′ – Libra 6°40′. Its gana is Rakshasa, nadi Pitta, and yoni Tiger.
The four padas of Chitra begin with the syllables Pe, Po, Ra, Ri.