Nakshatra 14 / 27नक्षत्र
Chitra
चित्रा
The bright one — the architect's eye.
Position
Virgo 23°20' – Libra 6°40'
Kanya / Tula cusp
Ruling planet
Mars
Presiding deity
Tvashtar / Vishwakarma (the divine architect)
Symbol
Bright jewel / pearl
Yoni (animal-spirit)
tiger (female)
Used in marriage compatibility
Gana / Nadi
Rakshasa (intense) · Madhya (Pitta)
Personality of Chitra natives
Aesthetic perfectionists, designers, architects, jewelers, fashion-conscious creators. Chitra natives have a visual mind that improves anything it touches. Striking appearance is common.
Auspicious for
- ✓Architecture / design / fashion work
- ✓Buying jewelry
- ✓Construction milestones
- ✓Wearing new clothes
Traditionally avoided
- ✗Crude / unrefined work