Chitra

Born with Chandra in Chitra, the bright jewel of Vishwakarma, you have a maker's eye — you notice form, colour and finish, and you like to build and adorn. The Kanya half is practical, dextrous and brave, good at engineering, accounts, finance and law; the Tula half is refined, idealistic and drawn to science, design, fashion, music and partnership. You are enterprising and quick, and your humour has an edge. Patience is this star's lesson — a sarcastic word or a hasty move can undo careful work.

The four padas

Pada 1 — Simha navamsha (Surya); names begin with Pe (पे). Bold and exacting; KP names printing, mechanical and military engineering, and military accounts.

Pada 2 — Kanya navamsha (Budh), vargottama; names begin with Po (पो). Very quick and commercial; KP says money gathers of itself here, and names publishing, banking, teaching, mathematics and physics.

Pada 3 — Tula navamsha (Shukra), vargottama; names begin with Ra (रा). Balanced, brilliant and intuitive; KP names writing and publishing books, advising, and business with partners.

Pada 4 — Vrishchika navamsha (Mangal); names begin with Ri (री). Gentle, popular and imaginative; KP names politics, transport, sales and partnerships.

Health

The belly and intestines in the Kanya half (ulcers, worms, sharp pains — be careful with diet); the kidneys, loins and lower back in the Tula half. Drink water, keep the back strong, and see a doctor for anything persistent.

Work the books name

• mechanical and military engineering
• printing and publishing
• accounts, audit and cost accounting
• revenue, tax and finance departments
• building contracts and architecture
• law and surgery
• science and research
• design, decoration and jewellery
• fashion, tailoring and dress
• music, radio and television

A day under this star is good for

• design and architecture, and drawing up building plans
• the arts, jewellery and adornment
• first wearing of new clothes (KP: more new clothes follow)
• making friends and marriage talks