Chitra
चित्रा
Chitra — 'the brilliant' or 'the variegated' — is the nakshatra of artistry, beauty, and the architect's vision. Under Vishwakarma, the divine craftsman, it creates magnificent things from raw material.
Ruling Planet
Mars
Deity
Vishwakarma
Symbol
Bright jewel / pearl / bright light
Element
Fire
Guna
Tamas
Degrees
23°20' Virgo – 6°40' Libra
Star
Spica (Alpha Virginis)
Animal
Female tiger
Gemstone
Red Coral
Name Starting Syllables (Aksharas)
Names beginning with these syllables are traditionally recommended for those born in this Nakshatra.
Personality
Chitra natives are stunning in some way — physically beautiful, brilliantly intelligent, or possessed of an exceptional creative vision. They have an eye for beauty and a drive to create works of lasting impact. They are magnetic, independent, and often unpredictable.
Strengths
- Exceptional aesthetic sense
- Brilliant and creative
- Magnetic and attractive
- Independent and bold
- Visionary and inventive
- Strong drive to create something extraordinary
Challenges
- Can be vain or self-obsessed
- Unpredictable behaviour
- Can be provocative or confrontational
- May struggle with practicality
- Restless and easily bored
- Can be deceptive if insecure
Career & Vocation
Love & Relationships
Chitra natives are passionate, intense partners who need beauty and stimulation in their relationships. They are selective about partners — they want someone as brilliant and beautiful as they aspire to be. Can be challenging to commit.
Compatible Nakshatras
Health
Prone to kidney and lower back issues, skin conditions, and reproductive health concerns. Mars rulership brings heat-related ailments and a tendency to push the physical body too hard.
Spiritual Path
Chitra's spiritual path is through the creation of beauty as an offering to the divine. Vishwakarma's creation of the celestial worlds is mirrored in the native's desire to build something that transcends ordinary existence.
Deity Mantra
ॐ विश्वकर्मणे नमः (Om Vishvakarmanae Namah)
Gemstone
Red Coral (Moonga)
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Notable Personalities
Note: birth time accuracy affects Nakshatra calculation. These are traditional attributions and may vary by source.
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