Chitra - Ascendant Nakshatra Life Pattern

Please refer to the introductory article here – https://www.astrosaxena.com/articles/AscendantNakshatraandLifePattern to understand the theme and purpose of this series.


So, now we will try to understand that what will happen if Chitra Nakshatra is someone’s Ascendant Nakshatra and how it is going to impact the life pattern of person.


So, let’s cover this article under the following points –


Ascendant Nakshatra – There is something called the Ascendant Nakshatra. It is based on the degree of Ascendant (please find introduction of all the Nakshatras here - https://www.astrosaxena.com/articles/intronaksh)


If Ascendant shows the life path then Ascendant Nakshatra will show the pattern of life. It shows the activities we follow throughout life as pattern.


Chitra – Chitra Nakshatra is from 23.20 degree of Virgo to 6.40 degree of Libra. So, Chitra Nakshatra is in front of Ashwini Nakshatra from 0.00 degree to 6.40 degree of Libra. Chitra is nakshatra of creativity, works related with pictures or images, real estate and relationship conflicts etc. For more information on Chitra Nakshatra, please read this - https://www.astrosaxena.com/citnaksh.


Effect of Chitra Nakshatra as Ascendant Nakshatra – Chitra literally means Pictures. So, it represents very creative people. It is also nakshatra of Psychology as Chitra word is coming out of Chitta which means consciousness. Additionally, it represents real estate matters and ego clashes in relationship. So, these activities or traits can be prominent life pattern for Chitra Ascendant Nakshatra person.


Ascendant Nakshatra Lord’s Position – Now, as ascendant shows our life path and ascendant lord’s position in chart shows the direction of life path; likewise, ascendant nakshatra shows our life pattern and position of ascendant nakshatra lord in chart shows that in which area of life, the life pattern will be exhibited.


Like, we have discussed all above traits and characteristics of Chitra Nakshatra which (any of them) can become Life Pattern for someone if it is person’s ascendant nakshatra. Now, in whichever House/Sign Chitra lord Mars is placed in a Virgo/Libra Ascendant's chart, person may get Chitra’s and Mars’ results as life pattern. Additionally, person’s life pattern involving aforementioned activities can be exhibited from the house/sign wherever Mars is placed in chart.


Here, going through Mars’ position in each house/sign can be repetitive or monotonous. So, for understanding the end result, we can rely on the Concept of Who, How, What & Where - https://www.astrosaxena.com/articles/whww.


“Where” is the House where event is happening.

“What” is the Sign which is indicating towards event.

“Who” is the Planet who is bringing the event; and

“How” is the quality of event which depends on nature and dignity of planet.

For example, Mars in 3rd house/Scorpio for a Virgo ascendant chart would show that native’s life pattern can be all about putting his actions/efforts through his own business and communications in research oriented matters. Here, native can be very much creative in occult and mysticism related matters and that can also become a mode of serving others. This person can be a very good surgeon too. At personal level, this can show a very brave person who is courageous to face the major changes of life as Mars is in own sign.


Whereas Mars in 10th house/Cancer for Libra ascendant chart shows that this person’s life pattern can be about gaining authority or recognition through the activities we discussed. This person can have lots of ego clashes and dominance struggle with authority figures, in family and with partner as Mars impacts these houses in chart. As Mars is debilitated here, person needs to be careful about his anger, aggression and dominance streak etc.


Final example, Mars in 9th house/Gemini shows that person may be inclined to put efforts and actions in knowledge oriented pursuits and higher education. At the same time, person can be very dominant about his belief system or views about morales/values. Person can even get into fights over these matters. Here Mars is in enemy sign, so person can be feeling frustrated about the overall results of Mars.

Like this, we can understand about how and where the ascendant nakshatra lord is exhibiting the results of life pattern. In further articles of Ascendant Nakshatra and Life Pattern, I will cover other house/sign positions which would help us in learning interpretation of Ascendant Nakshatra and Life Pattern in a more holistic way.


Dignity – As always, Dignity of Planet has the highest say. If Mars is in exaltation (Capricorn), Own Sign (Aries or Scorpio), Neutral Sign (Taurus or Libra) and Friendly Signs (Leo, Sagittarius and Pisces) then there is a potential that person can get results without much difficulties or obstacles. When Mars is in Enemy Sign (Gemini and Virgo), Saturnine Sign (Aquarius) and Debilitated Sign (Cancer) then things can be difficult to achieve and extra hard work is needed.


Conclusion – As I understand, this is how we can understand as to how ascendant nakshatra can setup the life pattern for people with Chitra Nakshatra as the Ascendant Nakshatra.


Hope this helps. Thanks,