Krittika nakshatra
कृत्तिका · ruled by Sun · 26°40′ Mesha – 9°60′ Vrishabha
Krittika is nakshatra 3 of the 27 lunar mansions, spanning 26°40′ Mesha to 9°60′ Vrishabha; it is ruled by Sun. Fire purifies and a blade cuts, so Krittika is linked with sharp discernment, honesty and the ability to separate what is useful from what is not.
What is Krittika like?
Krittika, the Pleiades, belongs to Agni, the sacred fire, and its symbol is a razor or blade. Fire purifies and a blade cuts, so Krittika is linked with sharp discernment, honesty and the ability to separate what is useful from what is not. Natives are often principled, direct and protective, with a nurturing side — in myth the six Krittikas raised Kartikeya. The Sun’s rulership adds dignity and a need for self-respect.
Key strengths
- Sharp judgement
- Honesty and standards
- Protective, nurturing
- Determination
Traditional fields of work
Cooking and food, metallurgy, surgery-adjacent and precision work, editing, criticism, defence and leadership roles requiring firm decisions.
What are the four padas and name syllables?
| Pada | Starts at | Navamsa sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26°40′ Mesha | Dhanu | A (अ) |
| 2 | 0°00′ Vrishabha | Makara | I (ई) |
| 3 | 3°20′ Vrishabha | Kumbha | U (उ) |
| 4 | 6°40′ Vrishabha | Meena | E (ए) |
How does Krittika shape your dasha timeline?
With the Moon in Krittika, life begins in Sun mahadasha. Sun’s full period is 6 years; the portion remaining at birth equals the fraction of Krittika the Moon had still to cross. A Moon at the start of Krittika gives almost the full 6 years, while one near the end gives only months. Moon dasha (10 years) follows.
How does Krittika work in guna milan?
Nadi dosha traditionally arises with partners who share the Antya nadi: Rohini, Ashlesha, Magha, Swati, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Revati. Tradition cancels it in cases such as the same nakshatra with different padas.
Same gana (Rakshasa) — full 6 Gana points: Ashlesha, Magha, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Mula, Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha.
Same yoni (Sheep) — full 4 Yoni points: Pushya.
What else do people ask about Krittika?
Who is the lord of Krittika nakshatra?
Krittika is ruled by Sun, and its deity is Agni (fire). People born with the Moon in Krittika begin life in the Sun Vimshottari dasha (a 6-year period, partly elapsed at birth), followed by Moon.
What are the name syllables for Krittika nakshatra?
The traditional namakshar for the four padas are A, I, U, E (अ, ई, उ, ए). The syllable depends on the pada the Moon occupied at birth.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Krittika?
Krittika is Rakshasa gana, Sheep yoni (female) and Antya nadi. These are used in Ashtakoot guna milan.
Which zodiac sign is Krittika in?
Krittika spans 26°40′ Mesha to 9°60′ Vrishabha, so it lies in Mesha and Vrishabha.
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