Chitra Nakshatra – Nakshatra of Mars

Introduction of Chitra Nakshatra as per Vedic Astrology

Chitra Nakshatra is the 14^th star in the Zodiac Nakshatra chakra. It starts from 23°20′ from Virgo Moon sign and lasts till 6°40′ in the Libra sign. Mars is the Ruling planet for Chitra Nakshatra. So, 1^st & 2^nd pada of Chitra Nakshatra is governed by the planetary force of Mars & Mercury, and 3^rd & 4^th pada of Chitra Nakshatra is governed by planetary force of Mars & Venus. 

In Modern Astronomy, Chitra is famous as Spica, which is a very bright star in the night sky. Chitra nakshatra is a single star constellation. At night, it looks like very bright Pearls in the sky.

Chitra is situated in the middle of Nakshatra constellations. That’s why Chitra is considered as balancing star for nakshatra constellations. Apart from Spica, Chitra is also known as Alpha Virgins & Aj Simak.

The word Chitra means something very attractive visually. Other meanings are bright or brilliant, arts or attractive photo, multicoloured illusions and beautiful.

Symbol of Chitra Nakshatra

Multicoloured bright & shining big jewellery which has unique & attractive creativity is the Symbol of Chitra Nakshatra. Another symbol is an excellent Gemstone or a big & bright Pearl.

Symbol of Chitra indicates that nakshatra is always centre of attractions due to their unique creativity and precise value. Chitra also indicates that excellent talents and which has brought them limelight among others. Means Works of Chitra always get a good response & awards from society.

Tvasta, the deity of Chitra Nakshatra  

As per Vedic culture, Tvasta is the divine architect of this universe. Sometimes Tvasta is known as Vishvakarma, the God of architecture. But Tvasta is the Supreme of Both Vishvakarma & Maya. Vishvakarma is the architect of God, and Maya is the architect of Devil. So Tvasta has all sorts of qualities of an architect including Divine power or evil power. Tvasta is born from Aditi, the divine mother.

That’s why Chitra is blessed with the power of creativity. Chitra native can do well in all sorts of creative jobs or activities. We can correlate Chitra with design skills & creative talents. All sorts of engineering works or constructions need power of Chitra to become attractive and durability.

Chitra Nakshatra Pada

• 1^st pada of Chitra goes to the Virgo sign and Leo Navmasa. So, 1^st pada lord is Sun and Gana is Dev. The letter of 1^st Pad is “Pai”.
• 2^nd pada of Chitra goes to the Virgo sign and Virgo Navmasa. So, 2^nd pada lord is Mercury and Gana is Manushya. The letter of the 2^nd Pad is “Pou”.
• 3^rd pada of Chitra goes to the Libra sign and Libra Navmasa. So, 3^rd pada lord is Venus and Gana is Dev. The letter of the 3^rd Pad is “Ra”.
• 4^th pada of Chitra goes to the Libra sign and Scorpion Navmasa. So, 4^th pada lord is Mars and Gana is Manushya. The letter of 4^th Pad is “Ri”.

Chitra Nakshatra has Madhya Nadi as per Vedic Astrology

Basically, Madhya Nadi has Pitta Prakriti. That’s why Chitra nakshatra has Pitta nature. So, Chitra native have short-tempered and aggressive attitudes. Native will have a high body temperature. Their bodies’ constitutions have a majority of Pitta elements.

So, Chitra people can frequently suffer from Pitta dosha. They need to be careful regarding the excess consumption of foods related to Pitta Prakriti. Any planet placed in Chitra nakshatra will be under the influence of Pitta dosha.

Regarding Trimurti concept, Chitra Nakshatra belongs to Lord Vishnu

Lord Vishnu has duty to maintain this universe. Chitra has Sthithi Prakriti. So, we correlated Chitra with Vishnu regarding Trimurti concept.

We frequently correlated Vishnu nakshatra with growth & prosperity. So, Chitra nakshatra will be natural growth giver stars. They will have natural quality of expansion and continuity.

Planet placed in Chitra nakshatra will be blessed with the natural quality of Lord Vishnu. So, we can use the natural significance of that planet for growth and expansion. Such as expanding our existing business etc.

Caste of Chitra Nakshatra is Shilpi

The word Shilpi is used for architecture activity. So, Chitra nakshatra is related to Skilled people. We can correlate Chitra nakshatra with natural skills & unique quality. They can have good-quality of presentations. Such people have natural knowledge about current trends & fashions. 

Native with Chitra nakshatra can be getting good success as architects, in the jewellery industry, fashion, construction, designing etc. They may be experts in presentations of any matter. Media may be another good sector for them.

Nature of Chitra is Active by nature

Chitra nakshatra has an active nature. They will be energetic in their behaviour. Always in working mode with the advantage of quick response.

Any planet placed in Chitra nakshatra will increase its natural significance. Planets will accelerate their significant & get some extra willpower to give their results. Results may be either good or bad depending on the planet placement in the chart.

Chitra Nakshatra has Madhya Lochan

Madhya Lochan is also known as Kana nakshatra. Any items lost during Madhya nakshatra will be either found after a long time, or you will only be getting information about lost items.

Chitra Nakshatra has Tiryak Mukhi Nakshatra

Chitra Nakshatra belongs to Tiryak Mukhi Nakshatra. Tiryak Mukhi nakshatra means sideways nakshatra. Any person who has a Chitra Moon Birth star may have the below qualities

• Native have straight forward nature & hard worker.
• He has a practical attitude towards life.
• He will be not either over optimistic or not have huge negativity in their minds.
• Natives will give huge importance to current situations. He believes in continuity in any matter.
• He needs motivation for growth. Little motivation can bring a huge change in his life.

Chitra nakshatra has Mridu or Soft Nakshatra

Mridhu or Soft nakshatra will have a soft nature. They will have a friendly nature. Chitra nakshatra will show an easygoing attitude. Mridhu nakshatra will have a sensitive nature.

They will be productive in nature. Native has luxurious inclinations. They will be sensual in nature. Chitra nakshatra will have creative and artistic qualities.

Some important points about Chitra Nakshatra

• Chitra nakshatra has female gender. So, Chitra possesses a feminine nature and is considered soft by attitude.
• In Matchmaking, 1^st & 2^nd pada of Chitra is consider as Vaishya Varna and 3^rd & 4^th pada of chitra has Shudra varna.
• In matchmaking, Chitra has Manav Vashya and Rakshasa Gana.
• Chitra nakshatra has Tiger or Vyaghra Yoni and his enemy yoni is Cow (Gau).
• Chitra nakshatra has Tamsic guna regarding Triguna.
• Regarding Tridosha, Chitra nakshatra has Pitta dosha.
• Chitra nakshatra has Fire Element regarding 5 element theory.
• Lucky color of Chitra has Black color.
• Body parts related with Chitra are lower abdomen, uterus & liver.
• Chitra Nakshatra has Rajat or Silver Paya which is consider best Paya among all 4 paya.

Physique of Chitra Nakshatra as per Vedic Astrology

Native having Chitra nakshatra has a glamorous & pretty look. He may be well developed & uniform body constitution. Most of Chitra native has hairless body skin. He has attractive, bright & lustful eyes which has thin eyebrows. Native attract opposite gender through his sensual body physique.

Nature & character of Chitra Nakshatra

Chitra nakshatra has creative & intelligent nakshatra. Chitra has an energetic & aggressive nature and dynamic approach. Their presentation ability is awesome and use their ability to attract others. Native has action-oriented approach.

Chitra has glamorous & luxurious inclinations. They have very ambitious by nature. Chitra behaving as per the circumstances or situations. They are great social influencer. Chitra has awesome orator ability.

Native has very good illusion creator. He has architecture attitude towards life. His logical ability is modern & scientific. They can create amazing things using their creative skills & technologies.

Overall Chitra native are scholar and having deep knowledge of various matters. They are brave and courageous. Due to such attitude, they quickly challenging any things without worries of their results. They stand with rightness or truth regarding advising others.  

Chitra native try to project themselves as selfless person. But internally they are crocked and selfish. They try to pressurized others & forcing others for own profit. If their desires are not fulfilled then they suffer from frustration.

Chitra people has good business & judgmental skills. They are hardworking attitude. Their ideas are well planned for long term. But same time they have lack of passions & egger to get results quickly.  

Native has pleasant nature and face has sweet smile. They show jolly mood towards others. They attract opposite gender and looks sensual for others. Same time native has spiritual abilities.

Profession related to Chitra Nakshatra

• Acting, Cinema, Modelling, Drama, Musician
• Photography, fashion industry, Makeup artist or beautician
• Writing, Print media, TV Anchoring,  
• Designer, Interior designer, Architect, 
• Jewelry, Luxurious items
• Mechanical or other Engineering jobs
• Project manager or Corporate
• Judiciary, Policy maker
• Accountant, Income tax, Revenue department, Finance
• Other Creative jobs  

Places related to Chitra Nakshatra

• Architect places
• Creative houses
• Cinema hall & theaters
• Luxurious houses
• Studio or Media houses
• Malls & others Shopping complex
• Jewelry houses  

Comfortabilities with Chitra Nakshatra as per Navtara concept

As we know the 8th & 9th star is considered friends & best friends in Navtara Concept. Chitra Nakshatra belongs to Mars. So, best comfortable with a Star with nakshatra of Sun & Moon. The same time also comfortable with other Mars stars.

3rd, 5th & 7th star is considered as dangerous star. That’s why uncomfortable with the Jupiter, Mercury, and Venus ruling stars. 

2nd, 4th & 6th start is considered neutral for any stars. So, Chitra may be neutral for Rahu, Saturn & Ketu ruling stars.

• Best comfortable Star – Kritika, Rohani, Mrighshira, Uttar Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Uttara Ashada, Sravana, Dhanista,
• Neutral Star- Ashwani, Adra, Pushya, Magha, Swati, Anuradha, Moola, Shatbhisha, Uttara Bhadra
• Uncomfortable Star – Bharani, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Vishakha, Jyestha, Purva Bhadra, Revati, Purva Ashada,

Another important star for Chitra Nakshatra

• Karma star (10th star) – Dhanishta
• Abhishek star (27th star) – Hasta
• Desh or Rajya Star (26th star) – Uttara Phalguni
• Vainashik Tara or most dangerous star (23th star) – Ashlesha
• Sangjhatika Tara or Star for destruction (16th star) – Bharni

Chitra Nakshatra and its related disease

• Abdominal issues
• Worms related issues
• Legs or Joints pain
• Kidney stones
• Allergy related problems
• Body pain

Muhurta Astrology related to Chitra Nakshatra

Auspicious Muhurta or Activities

• Home decorates or Interior designer or Home maintains
• Purchase of new clothes & new clothes wearing
• Creative activities
• Jewelry & Gemstones use
• Proposing to his lover
• Herbs collection or health consultations
• Spiritual practice
• Mechanical activities

Inauspicious Activities

• Marriage
• Investigating
• Direct litigations with others