Chitra Nakshatra

Chitra Nakshatra meaning & nature

Chitra is ruled by Mars and presided over by Tvashtar (Vishwakarma), the celestial architect and craftsman of the gods. Its symbol, a bright jewel, captures its essence: brilliance, beauty, artistry and the power to create dazzling form. Chitra natives are charismatic, creative and striking, with a gift for design, structure and making things beautiful.

Mars’s drive spanning skilful Virgo and aesthetic Libra gives Chitra both craftsmanship and glamour. At its best it is artistic, charismatic and brilliant; at its shadow it can be showy, superficial or restless. Chitra shines — and knows how to make anything it touches shine too.

Symbol: A bright jewel or pearl. Deity: Tvashtar / Vishwakarma (celestial architect). Gana: Rakshasa (demonic). Nature: Mridu — soft & gentle.

Career & work

Chitra favours design and brilliance — architecture and engineering, fashion and jewellery, art and design, photography and film, interior design, and any field creating striking, beautiful form.

Love & relationships

In love Chitra is charming, passionate and magnetic, drawn to beauty and glamour. The lesson is depth beyond appearances and substance beneath the shine.

Remedies for Chitra

• Honour Mars and Vishwakarma; create beauty and honour craftsmanship
• Support Mars on Tuesdays; worship Hanuman
• Cultivate substance beneath the shine
• Channel creative fire into design and building

Frequently asked questions

What is the ruling planet of Chitra Nakshatra?

Mars rules Chitra Nakshatra as its Dasha lord, with Tvashtar/Vishwakarma (the celestial architect) as its deity. It spans Virgo (Mercury) and Libra (Venus), giving artistry, charisma and a gift for beautiful form.

Is Chitra Nakshatra good?

Chitra is a brilliant, creative Nakshatra of art, design and charisma — its symbol is the shining jewel. As a soft (Mridu) star its challenge is showiness and superficiality. A strong Mars enhances its striking, artistic gifts.