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Nakshatra 14 of 27 · Rakshasa gana

Chitra

चित्रा A bright jewel

The brilliant: the architect's star of beauty and design.

Longitude
λ 173°20′ – 186°40′
Lord
Mars
Deity
Tvashtar
Span
Virgo 23°20′ – Libra 6°40′
Pale jade carving of a bright jewel, the symbol of Chitra
About Chitra

Chitra spans from 23°20′ Virgo to 6°40′ Libra and is ruled by Mars. Its deity is Tvashtar, also known as Vishvakarma, the celestial architect who fashions forms, and its symbol is a bright jewel. Its star is Spica, one of the brightest in the sky. Chitra means “the brilliant” or “the many-coloured”.

This is a nakshatra of design, beauty and making things that shine. It joins Virgo's precision to Libra's sense of harmony, with Mars giving energy to build. It is classed as soft (mridu), favouring the arts, friendship, ornaments and pleasant beginnings.

Padas and navamsa

Four quarters of 3°20′

Each pada falls in a navamsa sign, used to read the D9 chart and to colour the nakshatra for anyone whose Moon or ascendant sits there.

Pada 1Virgo 23°20′ – 26°40′Leonavamsa
Pada 2Virgo 26°40′ – 30°00′Virgonavamsa
Pada 3Libra 0°00′ – 3°20′Libranavamsa
Pada 4Libra 3°20′ – 6°40′Scorpionavamsa
Born under Chitra

People with the Moon in Chitra tend to be stylish, creative and capable, with an eye for form and colour. Many are drawn to architecture, design, jewellery, fashion or engineering. They like to stand out and often make beautiful things. Their first dasha is Mars.

Traditionally good for
  1. Design, architecture and the arts
  2. Wearing new clothes or jewellery
  3. Beginning friendships
  4. Decorating a home

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