Secrets of Chitra

 Secrets of the Chitra Nakshatra

 

Chitra 

(23°20' Virgo ♍️- 6°40' Libra ♎️) 

"The Beauty Within the Soul"

Meaning: Brilliant, Pretty Pictures

Name: The Star of Wonder/

The Star of Opportunity 

Star Name: Spica

Symbol: Pearl, Big Shining Jewel

Presiding Deity: Twastar (Celestial Architect) 

Planetary Association: Mangal (Mars) 

Aim of Life: Kama (Pleasure and Desires) 

Temperament: Rakshasha (Demonic or Harsh)

Caste: Servant/Farmer 

Element: Agni (Fire) 

Gender: Female 

Ayurvedic Type: Kama (Pleasure and Desire)

Quality: Tamasic (Dull and Inertia)

Nature: Soft and Tender

Trimurti: Vishnu (Perserver) 

Yoni: Female Tiger 

Yoni Consort: Vishakha (Male Tiger) 

Best Match: Hasta (10°- 23°20' Virgo), 

Vishakha (20° Libra- 3°20' Scorpio),                           

Shatabhishak (6°40'- 20° Aquarius)

Worst Match: Bharani (13°20'- 26°40' Aries), 

Purva Phalguni (13°20'- 26°40' Leo), 

Uttara Bhadrapada (3°20'- 16°40' Pisces)

Padas (Quarters) of Chitra 

(Luck, Marriage, & Microscopic View) 

Pada 1: 23°20'- 26°40' Virgo 

Navamsa: Leo 

Focus: Secretive, Glamorous, Perfectionist

Pada 2: 26°40'- 30° Virgo 

Navamsa: Virgo (Vargottama)

Focus: Critical, Disciplined, Intellectual

Pada 3: 0°- 3°20' Libra 

Navamsa: Libra (Vargottama) 

Focus: Social, Sexual, Artistic

Pada 4: 3°20'- 6°40' Libra 

Navamsa: Scorpio 

Focus: Magical, Passionate, Investigator 

 

    Chitra is found from 23°20' Sidereal Virgo- 6°40' Sidereal Libra. It's split between Virgo and Libra. This can also be found in Western Tropical Libra. Chitra means "Brilliant" or "Pretty Pictures". Its symbol is a pearl or a big shining jewel. The presiding deity of Chitra is Twastar. Twastar is the celestial architect. The planetary ruler is Mars. Chitra is also associated with Mercury on the Virgo side. Venus is associated with the Libra side of Chitra. 

    "Brilliant" carries two meanings behind it. Those born with strong Chitra placements are usually beautiful or appear to fit societal beauty standards. In some cases, Chitra is seen as a sex symbol in the modern day. Models and entertainers might have this Nakshatra strongly placed in their chart. So, they are shining with brilliance. A great example is John F. Kennedy. He won against Richard Nixon. It was the first televised presidential debate. Many didn't just vote for Kennedy because of his campaign or agenda. It's also believed that his youthful and charming appearance also played a role in it. Along with the superficial beauty of Chitra, there is something even more brilliant about them. They are brilliant when it comes to intelligence. Similar to the Swati Nakshatra, Chitra is innovative and idealistic. These are the future thinkers and creators. However, they are more extroverted in their creativity than Swati. Swati might create a video game, a book, etc... Chitra tends to design creations that are more tangible. The Virgo side of this Nakshatra is more analytical and tech-savvy with its creations. Whereas, the Libra side tends to lean more towards fashion and artistry. Similar to Swati, they can have a love of literature, culture, art, beauty, luxury, and enjoyment.

    Chitra is also referred to as "Pretty Pictures". Once again, there tends to be an illusion that what's physically presented is the only beauty. This is false. The real beauty of Chitra comes from the soul. These are talented, intelligent, and charming individuals. They often make great leaders due to the rulership of Mars. Chitra individuals are able to use their charm and charisma to win over the respect of others. It is even said that this Nakshatra has the power to acquire good merits. Especially on the Virgo side, they are large business people and can move up the ranks easily. On the Libra side, they might be more independent and creative in their pursuits. Still, they are able to easily win over the admiration of others.  Their charm is always their strength. Libra has the sex appeal and emotional intelligence to be easily liked by anyone. Virgo has the youthful energy and beautiful communication style to come off as pure enough for others to like. These are also individuals who might pay close attention to their image. They might love their body or feel overly self-conscious about their body. However, dressing up or being well-mannered is typically seen with this placement. Along with looking in the mirror a lot or taking photos. Chitra individuals are extremely visual and tend to want to treasure their memories in life. 

    The Big Bright Jewel or Pearl goes off of what was said earlier. The beauty of Chitra is found from within. Often, Chitra individuals are likely to hide what makes them beautiful at a young age. Others might be unaware of their talents and intelligence because they don't share them. This can be difficult for Chitra individuals. Until they are more confident and willing to share their special gifts with the world. Then they are likely to impact society and become successful. Following their intuition and not being afraid to explore new avenues can be helpful for them. The ruling deity of Twastar also shows the potential that these individuals possess. Twastar is known as the celestial architect. He is known for designing and laying out the blueprint for everything in existence. This also connects this Nakshatra to the mysteries of life and the blueprint of the soul. It is said that the potential in Chitra comes directly from the soul.  

Depiction of Twastar

    The rulership of Mars also connects this Nakshatra to innovation. The planet Mars does represent technical work. So, these are the inventors and creators. Once again, it tends to be more analytical for Virgo and more creative for Libra. The Libra side can also be very sensual and indulgent. This is due to the combination of Mars and Venus. So, it is best to be cautious of overindulgence in pleasure-seeking activities. Mars is also responsible for this being a very independent Nakshatra. Even though Libra is geared towards other people and Virgo is geared towards communication. These are individuals who tend to long for partnership and might experience loneliness at times. However, they are highly independent and self-sufficient. Part of why Chitra might struggle with relationships is because of the influence of Mars. They can be aggressive and dominating at times. This comes from the inclination towards independence and leadership. Others will tend to struggle with dealing with their temperament. Depending on where Mars is positioned, they can even be vengeful; manipulative; and ruthless. We can even see this by looking at the animal symbol. Chitra is symbolized by a female tiger. This shows that they are beautiful and graceful due to this being the female tiger. However, this is still a tiger. Like any tigers, they're beautiful to look at. It doesn't mean that it's safe to cross them. So, Chitra can still be fierce and possibly dangerous when provoked.   

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