चित्रा · Nakshatra #14 of 27 · 173.33°–186.67° · ruled by Mars
Brilliant, bright, visionary. Creative and artistic with eye for beauty and architecture.
Architecture, design, engineering, jewelry, fashion, photography.
Forehead, eyes. Generally attractive appearance.
Seeks beautiful and intelligent partner. Can be demanding.
Chitra has four padas with starting sounds Pe, Po, Ra, Ri (पे, पो, रा, री) — used in the Vedic Naamkaran method to choose an auspicious first letter for a baby born in this nakshatra.
Pada 1 falls in the Leo navamsa — the fire element, Dharma (purpose). It adds confidence, leadership and a need for recognition, colouring Chitra's expression toward Dharma (purpose).
Pada 2 falls in the Virgo navamsa — the earth element, Artha (security). It adds analysis, discipline and attention to detail, colouring Chitra's expression toward Artha (security).
Pada 3 falls in the Libra navamsa — the air element, Kama (desire). It adds diplomacy, balance and a relational, aesthetic sense, colouring Chitra's expression toward Kama (desire).
Pada 4 falls in the Scorpio navamsa — the water element, Moksha (liberation). It adds intensity, depth and transformative power, colouring Chitra's expression toward Moksha (liberation).
For educational purposes. Nakshatra interpretations are traditional and based on the Moon's birth star.