Chitra Nakshatra, ‘The Star of Opportunity’ is the fourteenth of 27 nakshatras. When the Moon is between 173°20′ to180°00′ Virgo to 180°00′ to186°40′ Libra, this constellation is called Chitra Nakshatra. Astronomically, this nakshatra is called Spica (Alpha-Virginis). It is one of the brightest of the single stars. Chitra in Sanskrit means ‘The Bright or Brilliant One or Work of Art.’
Chitra Characteristics
This nakshatra is characterized by intelligence-led beauty, art, and forms or structure. The primary nature of this Chitra nakshatra is very dynamic, intense involvement, and indulgence. The ruling deity of this star is Lord Vishwakarma, the Celestial Architect, Divine Engineer, and Cosmic Craftsman of the Universe.
He bestows immense creativity and creates new things of intricacy out of nothing. Mars is the ruling planet that imparts courage and high inspiration.
Shiny Jewel or Bright Pearl symbolizes this nakshatra, representing the inner light being channelized as a bright ball of light. The most positive traits are spiritual inclination, natural leadership skills, diplomatic and intelligence, Aestheticism, and deft artistic understanding. Excessive desire for beautification, selfishness, and being quarrelsome are challenging areas of this nakshatra. Four padas of this nakshatra extends from the zodiac of Virgo to that of Libra.
Interesting Facts of Chitra Nakshatra
Ruling Planet | Mars |
Angle Details | 23°20 Virgo to 6°40' Libra |
Symbol | A bright jewel or pearl |
Animal Symbol | Female Tiger |
Nature | Rakshasa (demon) |
Meaning | Bright,distinguished |
Shakti | Accumulate merit in life |
Nakshatra Nature | Soft,friendly |
Goal Name | Kama |
Facing | Side |
Activity | Active |
OverLord | Muruga |
Starting Letter | Pay, Po, Ra, Re/Ree |
Career for Chitra Nakshatra
Architect, Designers like a fashion designer or interior designer, landscaper.
Ad creators, Advertiser, scriptwriters, or media celebrities.
Jewelry designers, sculptors, or architects, or carpenters.
Medical practitioners, Surgeons like cosmetology or caregivers.
Art directors, photographers or graphic designers, or 3D artists.
Music composers, broadcasters, or Vastu or feng shui expert.
Machinery, engineers, weapons, or tool designing.
Theatre artists, jazz musicians, Ayurveda, or herbalist.
Compatibility and Incompatibility of Chitra Nakshatra
Chitra nakshatra is compatible with Vishakha, Hasta, Swati Nakshatras. Chitra is incompatible with Mrigashirsha and Dhanista, Uttara Phalguni, and Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatras.