Chitra nakshatra: meaning in Vedic astrology
Chitra nakshatra meaning
- Chitra
- nakshatra
- Mars
- Tvashtar
- design
Chitra is the fourteenth nakshatra, running from sidereal Virgo into Libra. It is ruled by Mars and its deity is Tvashtar, the divine architect. It is the nakshatra of beauty and creation.
Where is Chitra in the zodiac?
Chitra runs from 23°20' of sidereal Virgo to 6°40' of Libra. On the full zodiac circle that is 173°20' to 186°40', the 14th of the 27 nakshatras.
Chitra: ruling planet and deity
It is ruled by Mars (Mangala). Its deity is Tvashtar (Vishvakarma), the divine architect who made the weapons and palaces of the gods.
Chitra: the symbol and its meaning
The symbol of Chitra is a bright jewel or pearl: beauty, precision and a polished form.
Chitra personality traits
Chitra people are aesthetes, makers and hard to overlook. They love creating beautiful things and having a style of their own.
- A sense of design and form
- Charisma
- A streak of vanity
What is Chitra good for?
Traditionally Chitra is good for design, building, art and anything that calls for beauty and precision.
- Design and architecture
- Art
- Refreshing your image