Chitra (The brilliant one) is the 14th of the 27 nakshatras in Vedic astrology, occupying 23°20' Virgo to 6°40' Libra on the ecliptic. Its ruling planet is Mars, its presiding deity is Vishwakarma (Tvashtar), and its symbol is the bright jewel, pearl. In one line, Chitra is about dazzling artistry and crafted brilliance.
Personality and Nature
Chitra natives are charismatic, artistic and image-aware, with a flair for design, beauty and dramatic impact. They build and adorn with real skill. With Rakshasa gana, the temperament is a fierce, willful temperament with strong drive and independence, while the Tiger yoni describes its instinctive, animal nature in relationships and drives.
Career and Vocation
Suits design, architecture, fashion, media, engineering and the arts. The Mars rulership adds a distinct flavour to how these natives pursue work and success, rewarding fields aligned with the star's essence rather than those that fight against it.
Symbolism and Attributes
- Ruling planet
Mars - Deity
Vishwakarma (Tvashtar) - Symbol
Bright jewel, pearl - Gana
Rakshasa - Yoni
Tiger - Nadi
Madhya
Strengths and Challenges
Strengths
- Artistry
- Charisma
- Precision
- Vision
Challenges
- Vanity
- Superficiality
- Restlessness
Guidance: Let the substance beneath match the brilliance on the surface.
Compatibility and Matching
In marriage matching (Ashtakoot Guna Milan), Chitra's Rakshasa gana, Tiger yoni and Madhya nadi are weighed against the partner's birth star. Same-nadi matches are traditionally avoided (Nadi dosha), while compatible ganas and yonis raise the score. For an exact 36-point reading with your partner, enter both birth details in the free Kundali Milan tool.