Nakshatra #3 of 27
Krittikaकृत्तिका
The cutter — purifying fire
Lord (Ruling Planet)
Sun
Deity
Agni
Rashi (Zodiac)
Aries-Taurus
Gana
Rakshasa
Symbol & Range
Symbol
Razor / flame
Zodiac Range
26°40' Aries - 10°00' Taurus
Padas (Quarters)
4
Personality & Qualities
Sharp intellectCriticalHonestAmbitiousLeaderIdealistic
Career & Profession
Military, surgery, law, journalism, criticism, jewelry-making, metalwork, chefs. Natural authority — Krittika natives become natural leaders and reformers.
Marriage Compatibility
Best match: Vishakha, Pushya. Avoid: Rohini. Requires emotionally mature partner who can handle directness.
Spiritual Practice (Sadhana)
Agnihotra, Surya Namaskar, Lord Kartikeya/Murugan worship.
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