Chitra nakshatra (Virginis or Spica) is the 14th of the 27 Nakshatras
Spread from 23:20’ Kanya to 6:40’ in Tula Rashi.
The lord is Mars
Deity Viswakarma
Its symbol is the gem on the serpent’s crest.
It belongs to the Rakshasa gana
The Ayurvedis nature classification is Pitta
Its Pancha bhoota element is fire
It is classified as Kshatriya cast
Alphabets connected with it are – Pe, Po, Ra, Re
Given here are the qualities of the nakshatras as given in the 3 great scriptures.
Brihat Jataka of Varahamihira says One born in Chitra will beUsing various clothes and garlands, good looks and limbs. Swati-Polite, merchant, kind hearted, not able to endure thirst, sweet tongued and generous.
Yavan Jataka of Yavana says One born in Chitra will be fond of wearing garlands and robes, be learned in the science of sexual love, splendorous, wealthy, will enjoy pleasure and be scholarly.
Taittiriya Brahmana an ancient Vedic text Chitra is ruled by Vishwakarma, the Cosmic craftsman. Its power is ability to accumulate merit in life (punya cayani shakti). Its higher basis is the law. Its lower basis is the truth. Through these three the worker is able to gain honor in his work. Chitra allows us to gain the fruit of our good karma that comes through righteousness. It has a highly spiritual energy and effect. Twashtar creates enduring forms, like a blacksmith, and also produces variety and abundance.
It is a soft or gentle natured constellation and is good for fine arts, learning, making friendships, sensual pleasures, decorations, sexual union, wearing new apparel, marriage, singing and dancing, processions, auspicious ceremonies, festivities, dealings of agriculture and journeys.
