Chitra [Virgo 26-40' to Libra 6-40']

 Chitra [Virgo 26-40' to Libra 6-40']

Action:  Installing a Deity/idol - avahani, thread ceremony - upanaya, parting of hair on the head - simontan, shaving - cuda karan, entering the new house - griha pravesham, constructing a house - griha rambham.

Nature: Feminine, agriculturist, carnal, looking forward, sight average, solar, soft, no. of stars 1, ruled by god Twasta , Karpanchak shaped like a pearl, Kul.

Direction: looking forward

Objects: Dresses, ornaments.

CHITRA is a rakshasa or lower nature star translated as "the brilliant," or "the beautiful."  It suggests pretty pictures or something pleasing to look at.  It confers artistic talents or the ability to arrange things nicely.  Its predominating deity is the demigod Visvakarma, who is an architect.  Chitra is soft in nature.
            When this star is on the ascendant, the person wears colorful clothes and jewels, is liked by the opposite sex, is engaged in a variety of pursuits,  has a wicked or critical streak, and lives away from the birthplace.
               When the Moon tenants this star, one has a beautifully formed body with attractive eyes, and is well-decorated.

Chitra rules over persons skilled in ornamenting, jewellers, gemologists, painters, writers, singing, perfumery, mathematicians, weavers, surgeons, and kings corn.

1st Pada: THE MOON AT:    23-20 degrees to 26-40 degrees Virgo:
     an arrogant, strong but uncharitable character, raised in two families, and having eye disease.
2nd Pada: THE MOON AT:    26-40 degrees Virgo to 0 degrees Libra:
     poor; sticks to their word; walks quickly; does austerities.
3rd Pada: THE MOON AT:      0 degrees Libra to 3-20 degrees Libra:
      famous and of gentle habits; brave and keeping good company; living by righteous means.
4th Pada: THE MOON AT:     3-20 degrees to 6-40 degrees Libra:
 a knack for business; of sweet and cunning speech;  good looks.

Doshas/blemishes in the nakshatras found at:
CHITRA:
1st Pada: Affects parents
2nd Pada: Affects parents
3rd Pada: Little dosh
4th Pada: Minor dosh

Remedial upaaya to be performed:
Vaastradanam - gift to the Deity and or the Vaishnavas gifts of nice cloth.