Nakshatra 3 of 27
Krittika Nakshatra
Krittika is ruled by the Sun and presided over by Agni, the god of fire. Its symbol is a razor or flame: cutting clarity that burns away pretense and purifies whatever it touches.
| Meaning | the cutter; the one who cuts away |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Sun |
| Deity | Agni |
| Symbol | Razor |
| Degree range | 26°40′ Aries – 10°00′ Taurus |
| Zodiac sign | Aries / Taurus (sidereal) |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
Krittika personality
Krittika natives are sharp — perceptive, critical, and direct. They see through vagueness instantly and have little patience for it. Behind the cutting exterior is a protective, nurturing core: Krittika is also the star of the foster mother, fiercely defending those in its care. The work is learning when the razor helps and when it wounds.
Strengths
- Penetrating clarity
- Honesty
- Protectiveness
- Determination
- Leadership under pressure
Challenges
- Harsh criticism
- Impatience with weakness
- Burning bridges
The four padas of Krittika
Each nakshatra divides into four padas of 3°20′, each mapping to a navamsa (D9) sign that colors how the nakshatra expresses itself. The traditional name syllables for each pada are shown alongside.
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa sign | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26°40′ Aries – 0°00′ Taurus | Sagittarius | A |
| 2 | 0°00′ Taurus – 3°20′ Taurus | Capricorn | I |
| 3 | 3°20′ Taurus – 6°40′ Taurus | Aquarius | U |
| 4 | 6°40′ Taurus – 10°00′ Taurus | Pisces | E |
Moon in Krittika
With the Moon in Krittika, emotions arrive as heat — quick indignation at unfairness, fierce loyalty to your people. You feel safest when things are honest, even when honesty stings.
Career paths
- Surgery
- Editing and criticism
- Military and protective services
- Culinary arts
- Quality assurance
Krittika compatibility
Traditionally harmonious matches for Krittika:
Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha
Pairings that usually take more work:
Is Krittika your birth star? Your janma nakshatra is where your Moon was at the moment of birth. Calculate your Vedic chart to find your nakshatra, pada, and current dasha period.