Nakshatra #14 of 27
Chitraचित्रा
The brilliant — divine artisan
Lord (Ruling Planet)
Mars
Deity
Tvashtar (Vishvakarma)
Rashi (Zodiac)
Virgo-Libra
Gana
Rakshasa
Symbol & Range
Symbol
Bright jewel / pearl
Zodiac Range
23°20' Virgo - 6°40' Libra
Padas (Quarters)
4
Personality & Qualities
CharismaticArtisticMagneticDesignerDetail-orientedDramatic
Career & Profession
Architecture, interior design, fashion, jewelry, photography, film, advertising, software engineering, civil engineering. Vishvakarma's nakshatra — natural builders.
Marriage Compatibility
Best match: Mrigashira, Swati. Avoid: Hasta. Naturally attractive — many suitors.
Spiritual Practice (Sadhana)
Vishvakarma puja, Lord Krishna worship, jewelry-making meditation, Mars (Mangal) remedies.
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