The word Chitra means: excellent, brilliant, prismatic, multifarious, multifaceted, wondrous and ingenious.
The symbol of this Nakshatra is an excellent gemstone, cut quite beautifully, it has wondrous lustre.
The deity of Chitra is Tvasta, the God of creations which resemble the expertly cut jewel. The abstract form of Tvasta exists even before Brahma, Brahma uses Tvasta’s energy to create the universe.
Tvasta soon takes birth as a tangible being. Vedas call Tvasta the creator without contradicting the idea that Brahma is the creator. Tvasta takes two forms in the universe. One, named Vishwakarma, created for Gods. The other called Maya created for anti-Gods.
Location: 23°20’ Virgo to 6°40’ Libra
Nakshatra Lord: Mars
Sign Lord: Mercury, Venus
Deity: Tvasta (God of creations)
Symbol: Jewel
Natives born in this Nakshatra are intelligent, and refined. They understand complexities in detail. It is very welcome in any matter pertaining to intellect, creativity, beauty and harmony.
Venus, Jupiter and Mercury are synergistic with this Nakshatra.
The natives of Chitra are especially distinguished for their beautiful physique. They are noted for their shapely figure and attractive features, particularly eyes. They are fond of good clothes and ornaments.
Though they can be considered good natured in general, they are not usually sharp-witted and bright. They may be quite stingy as well.
Those born when Moon is in Virgo are practical, courageous, and full of energy, active, restless and irritable. Those born when the Moon is in Libra are adventurous, perceptive and intuitive. Natives of Chitra because of Mars influence on them are also very strong willed.
Chitra Nakshatra is ruled by Mars. In Vedic astrology Mars is symbolic of aggression, drive and energy. Mars also signifies construction, real estate and buildings.
This Nakshatra is placed in the Virgo and Libra sign. The natives of this sign are very skilled in building beautiful things as their deity is Vishwakarma.
They are cooperative by nature and work well with others. They may be interested in creative things. They may also do good in fashion, movies, arts, business etc.
Chitra is the star of architects, designers and engineers. Chitra Nakshatra gives many talents and the ability to give shape to many angles. It also gives artistic sense and good technological skills.
The native of this Nakshatra are like Brahma. They like to create relationships. They make friends on the go. They are good in networking and also in pulling out any conversation etc.
The natives may be attentive, caring and nurturing, but at the same time choose their partner carefully. They enter into selective relationships. However, those relationships are fulfilling ones.
However, Mars influence on this Nakshatra can at times make them hot tempered. It may become tough for others to adjust with natives of this Nakshatra. They may also have fault finding nature if this Nakshatra gets afflicted.
The native of this Nakshatra are intelligent and experts in shapes.
They may have a longing for gems and can have a collection of precious stones. The natives of the Nakshatra are talented and if they properly utilize their talent, they will be able to amass good wealth.
They can do well in the financial markets, especially the stock market. However, they need to be focused for that.
They are sound financial planners. They can do extremely well with respect to finances.
Chitra rules over the umbilical region of Lord Shiva. It also rules over the forehead of Lord Vishnu.
The natives of Chitra born in Virgo sign may be prone to brain fever, acute body pain, itching and irritation and may also be prone to headache.
The natives of Chitra born in Libra sign may suffer from excessive urine, kidney problems, ulcers, appendicitis and hernia.
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