Chitra Nakshatra (The Architect)

Chitra Nakshatra is regarded as a single star in Vedic astrology. Chitra Nakshatra, as a single star in the celestial sky, embodies and symbolizes the ultimate skill of its governing god, ‘Viswakarma.’ The Chitra constellation, which spans Virgo to Libra and is ruled by Mars, is one of the most prominent in the sky.

As a single bright star, Chitra Nakshatra represents creation and all of its different aspects, including depth, brightness, beauty, wealth, intuition, illusion, and the desire to overcome the same. Chitra Nakshatra, known for its dynamic nature, emphasizes the fundamental elements of generating heat, pressure, and force. Its connection to exceptional work and craftsmanship adds to its reputation as one of the most vibrant birth stars.

The birth star also has an odd tendency to combine materialistic and metaphysical ideas into its common characteristics, which are inevitably illusory.

characteristics of personality

Chitra Nakshatra natives are known for their strong focus on external beauty and aesthetics. They possess a natural inclination towards elegance and visual taste, which is attributed to their dignified and chivalrous personality traits. They also have a strong desire for harmony and validation in human relationships, and tend to seek superficial pleasures and enjoyment.

Their artistic brilliance, clever craftsmanship, and aesthetic prowess are their major traits, and it is difficult to come across anyone without possession of these properties. However, their attraction to the illusory world of glamour and beauty, combined with a desire to transcend it, results in complex multifactorial behavioral characteristics.

Natives of this Nakshatra have positive traits such as making, creating, and beautifying with an enhanced aesthetic touch. They have a slender physique and a sophisticated and attractive demeanor. Their intuition and ability to live in a mystical realm are also considered positive traits.

When the nakshatra lord is under the influence of malefic planets, it can lead to negative signs and symptoms. People with this placement tend to be preoccupied with the outward appearance of things, which contributes to negative traits such as selfishness and indulgence. As a result, their nature gives the impression of duality or doubt. One of their negative personality traits is their self-serving nature, rather than their generosity.

Chitra Nakshatra is favorable for artistic and mechanical pursuits, herb and medicine preparation, buying new clothes, spiritual activities, and designing one’s house.

Chitra Nakshatra is believed to have some negative effects associated with it, such as financial problems, health issues, relationship problems, and career setbacks. It is advised to avoid certain activities like marriage, confrontation, and investigation if you belong to this nakshatra. People born under Chitra Nakshatra may tend to skin allergies, eye problems, and digestive issues. To avoid these issues, they should avoid consuming excessive amounts of spicy and oily foods.

Career options for Chitra Nakshatra born people 

Individuals born under the Chitra Nakshatra possess a diverse range of career opportunities, including fields related to beauty, health, and mechanized perception of reality such as engineering. They excel in gardening, interior design, hospitality, and glamor industries. If they are associated with the 10th house or Saturn, they can exhibit excellent architectural skills.

Chitra Nakshatra Compatibility and Incompatibility 

symbolic meaning of the feminine tiger is most compatible with its masculine counterpart, the Vishaka nakshatra. Chitra nakshatra happens to be incompatible with Mrigashira and Dhanista nakshatras. Keeping in mind tigers’ inimically with cow, both Uttara Phalguni and Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatras are incompatible with Chitra nakshatra. Likewise, considering buffaloes’ instinctive affinity with the tiger, both Swati and its feminine counterpart Hasta nakshatras are compatible with Chitra.

Meaning: Brilliant, distinguished Lord: Mars

Symbol: Pearl

Deity: Vishvakarma, divine architect

Shakti (power to or of): Ability to earn merit in life

Nature: soft mild and tender (Mridu) Gana: Rakshasa Gana

Body VarahaMihira: Forehead Body Parashara: Chest

Rashi / Zodiac: Virgo and Libra signs

Marriage: Not Auspicious Translation: Brilliant, Bright

Controlling/Ruling Planet: Mars 

Ruling Deity of Mars: Muruga

Number: 14 Gender: Female Names letters: Pe, Po, Ra, Re

Lucky Colour: Black Gemstone: Coral

Lucky or Favourable Numbers: 9

Element: Fire Guna: Tamasic

Dosha: Pitta Bird: Woodpecker

Yoni/Animal name: Female Tiger (Vyaghra) Tree: Bilva

Key point

The animal symbol associated with the Nakshatra, the female tiger, provides insights into its characteristics and preferences in relationships or social situations. For instance, if Chitra is closely linked to Darakaraka (which is taken into account when considering a spouse or life partner), the individual seeks a partner of high caliber whom they are drawn to and also respects their need for personal autonomy. Chitra natives highly value their privacy and are skilled at balancing their desire for socializing with their need for personal space.

Due to Mars being the lord of Chitra Nakshatra, if the Moon is in Virgo and what is its connection with Mars and Mercury, it has a profound effect on the personality of the person.

If there is a good PAC connection between them, the person is skilled and capable of doing quite good work and has good architectural skills.