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23°20′ Virgo–6°40′ Libra · ruled by Mars · A bright jewel / pearl
Chitra is the shining jewel — the divine architect’s gift for creating dazzling beauty. Charismatic, stylish and creative, you have an eye for design and a magnetic presence that turns heads. Ruled by the cosmic craftsman, you build beautiful, well-made things and love to stand out. Beneath the glamour is a sharp, capable mind that gets things done with flair.
The symbol of Chitra is a bright jewel / pearl, and its presiding deity is Vishwakarma / Tvashtar (divine architect) — the mythic force that shapes its whole character. Its gana (temperament) is Rakshasa: fierce and intense — powerful, strong-willed and unafraid of the shadows. Ruled by Mars, Chitra carries a signature of beauty, design, charisma, craftsmanship — the deeper current running beneath everything a Chitra native does.
You are magnetic and glamorous in love, drawn to beauty and passion. You need a partner who appreciates your style and matches your spark.
Design, architecture, fashion, art, media, jewellery, engineering — anywhere beauty and craftsmanship create striking work.
| Ruling planet | Mars |
| Lucky colours | red & coral |
| Lucky gemstone | red coral (moonga) |
| Lucky day | Tuesday |
| Favourable direction | south |
| Presiding deity | Vishwakarma / Tvashtar (divine architect) |
In one breath, Chitra is about beauty, design, charisma, craftsmanship. If the Moon sat in Chitra at your birth, this is the deep flavour it gives your emotional nature — the quiet themes your life keeps returning to. It colours how you love, what you chase, and where your soul feels most at home. Read it gently: a nakshatra is a doorway into yourself, not a box. 🐑
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