Ruling PlanetMars
DeityVishwakarma
SpanVirgo 23°20′ – Libra 6°40′
SymbolBright jewel
Gana (Nature)Rakshasa
Animal (Yoni)Tiger (female)
MotivationKama
About this Nakshatra
Chitra is the fourteenth nakshatra, spanning the end of Virgo and the start of Libra. It is ruled by Mars and its deity is Vishwakarma, the divine architect. Its symbol is a bright jewel.
Chitra means "bright" or "beautiful". It is linked with art, design, building and making beautiful things.
Chitra Nakshatra in Detail
Chitra men have such a strong personality that others tend to fade into the background around them. They are bright and rarely aggressive. They like to push ahead of themselves, and they do not know how to step back once they reach the top. Their kind hearts make them help anyone less fortunate. Their greatest strength is their commitment to duty.
Whatever difficulties come their way, they stay patient and deal with them sensibly. In the second half of life they enjoy a well-balanced life and the fruits of their labour.
The Chitra man loves his family, although he does not always trust them, and this can be a weak point. His married life can unfortunately be troubled by pointless arguments. If he neglects his health, he may develop stomach problems, so he should be careful about his health and eat his meals on time.
Chitra women are very beautiful; even other good-looking women admire their beauty. Unfortunately, they can be proud and sometimes lazy.
When things go well in her life, she reaches a good position in her career. Her marriage may face difficulties or delays, so patience and understanding are important. She should take good care of her health so that minor problems do not become serious.
Chitra's first half lies in Virgo, ruled by Mercury, which gives these natives intelligence and a restless, edgy mind; the star itself is ruled by Mars. They do not normally want to fight with anyone, but if needed they will do whatever it takes to achieve their goals. They can be stubborn with others and are often misunderstood. Chitra natives should deal with people carefully if they want success, and they should avoid talking too much, as careless words can hurt others.
Their relationship with their father may not be smooth, but their mother plays an important role in their life. Married life may not always be easy. There is usually no separation, but there can be imbalance, a lack of trust and frequent disagreements at different stages of life, which patience and open communication can ease.
Nature and Personality
Strengths
- Bright, intelligent and creative
- Committed to their duties
- Patient in difficult times
- Kind and helpful to those less fortunate
- Good taste and a strong sense of style
Things to work on
- Stubbornness and being misunderstood
- Talking too much and hurting others by accident
- Pride
- Arguing over small matters at home
Career and Money
Chitra people do well in architecture, engineering, design, fashion, jewellery, art and technology. They often enjoy the rewards of their hard work in the second half of life.
Love and Family
They love their family. Choosing words carefully and avoiding needless arguments helps married life.
Health
They should eat on time and look after their stomach.
These are general tendencies of the birth star. Your full horoscope — planets, houses and dashas — gives a more complete picture. For health concerns, always consult a doctor.