Chitra Nakshatra (चित्रा)
Sanskrit: Citrā
Chitra Nakshatra Quick Facts
Sanskrit
Citrā
Number
14 of 27
Ruling Planet
Mars (मंगल)
Deity
Tvastar / Vishwakarma
Symbol
Bright Jewel / Pearl
Animal
Female Tiger
Gana
Rakshasa
Nadi
Pitta
Yoni
Tiger
Varna
Farmer
Rashi
Kanya (Virgo) & Tula (Libra)
Degrees
23°20' Virgo – 6°40' Libra
Lucky Color
Black
Lucky Number
9
Lucky Day
Tuesday
Lucky Gem
Red Coral
Chitra Nakshatra Personality
Glamorous, artistic, and magnetically beautiful. Chitra natives are the master designers and artists — ruled by Vishwakarma, the divine architect, they create beauty and illusion with ease. They shine brightly and attract attention wherever they go.
Gana
Rakshasa
intense, fiercely independent, unafraid of confrontation, often born to break patterns and pierce illusion.
Nadi
Pitta
Pitta dosha (fire + water) — sharp, goal-driven, passionate, with a tendency toward intensity and heat when imbalanced.
Presiding Deity
Tvastar / Vishwakarma
Tvastar / Vishwakarma — the divine architect, builder of the cosmos and craftsman of every form.
Chitra Nakshatra Strengths
- Striking beauty and magnetism
- Artistic and architectural brilliance
- Charismatic presence
- Eye for design and detail
Chitra Nakshatra Challenges
- Vanity and preoccupation with image
- Can be superficial about appearance
- Drama and love of attention
- Hidden insecurity
Challenges are not flaws — they are the edges where Chitra natives grow. Awareness turns them into strengths.
Chitra in Career & Work
Born for design, architecture, fashion, interior design, film, photography, jewelry, cosmetics, and performing arts. Anywhere vision becomes reality.
Careers that suit Chitra natives
Dharmic tip: Mars-ruled natives do best when their work honors their gana (Rakshasa) — a Rakshasa nature thrives when their livelihood has meaning beyond mere income.
Chitra in Love & Relationships
Glamorous and passionate. They need a partner who can appreciate their beauty and match their style. Often experience intense, cinematic love stories.
Compatibility note: Nakshatras with complementary gana and nadi are classically favored in Ashtakoot matching. Chitra (Rakshasa, Pitta) often pairs harmoniously with nakshatras that balance rather than amplify its pitta tendencies — but a full kundli comparison matters more than any single factor. Always consult your birth chart for specifics.
Famous People in Chitra Nakshatra
- Many notable designers and architects
- Several renowned fashion icons
- Celebrated performers
Public figures reportedly born under Chitra nakshatra. Birth-chart attributions vary by source and exact birth time.
Krishna's Guidance for Chitra Natives
Krishna admires Chitra natives' creative power: the world you design reflects the divine architect within you. But BG 2.16 reminds — the beautiful is temporary; the eternal is unchanging. Create beauty, but worship the Source of beauty.
BG 2.16
“That which is not shall never be; that which is shall never cease to be. The seers of truth have concluded the same.”
Chitra Nakshatra — Common Questions
What makes Chitra nakshatra unique?
Chitra (चित्रा) is the 14th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 23°20' Virgo – 6°40' Libra. Its presiding deity is Tvastar / Vishwakarma and its ruling planet is Mars. Glamorous, artistic, and magnetically beautiful. Chitra natives are the master designers and artists — ruled by Vishwakarma, the divine architect, they create beauty and illusion with ease. They shine brightly and attract attention wherever they go.
What is the ruling planet of Chitra nakshatra?
Chitra nakshatra is ruled by Mars (मंगल) in the Vimshottari Dasha system — Mars rules courage, action, conflict, and protective fire. This colors the major life periods of natives born under this star.
Who is the deity of Chitra nakshatra?
Tvastar / Vishwakarma presides over Chitra nakshatra — Tvastar / Vishwakarma — the divine architect, builder of the cosmos and craftsman of every form. Worshipping or meditating on this deity is considered especially beneficial for Chitra natives.
What is the best career for Chitra nakshatra natives?
Born for design, architecture, fashion, interior design, film, photography, jewelry, cosmetics, and performing arts. Anywhere vision becomes reality. A Mars-ruled Rakshasa nakshatra tends to flourish where its core traits (striking beauty and magnetism, artistic and architectural brilliance) find honest expression.
Is Chitra nakshatra auspicious?
Every nakshatra carries divine purpose — none is inherently "bad." Chitra, ruled by Mars under the deity Tvastar / Vishwakarma, brings distinct gifts (striking beauty and magnetism) and distinct lessons (vanity and preoccupation with image). Krishna teaches in BG 18.47 that one's own dharma, even imperfectly lived, is better than another's — honor your nakshatra rather than compare it.
Explore Other Nakshatras
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हस्त
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स्वाती
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उत्तर फाल्गुनी
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विशाखा
Ambitious, goal-focused, and triumphant. Vishakha natives are the achievers — they set their eyes on a target and move relentlessly toward it. Ruled by Indra (king of gods) and Agni (fire), they carry both authority and intensity in pursuit of success.
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पूर्व फाल्गुनी
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अनुराधा
Devoted, loyal, and friendship-loving. Anuradha natives are the true friends of the zodiac — ruled by Mitra, the god of friendship, they build deep lasting bonds and make excellent collaborators. They succeed through connection and cooperation.
Read guideAsk Krishna about your Chitra nakshatra
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Lucky gem for Chitra: Red Coral