Nakshatra
Krittika nakshatra
Krittika is sharp and fiery, like a blade that cuts through confusion.
| Spans | Mesha 26° 40′ – Vrishabha 10° |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Surya |
| Deity | Agni |
| Symbol | Razor or flame |
| Gana | Rakshasa (fierce) |
| Yoni (animal) | Sheep |
| Nadi | Antya (Kapha) |
| Rashi | Mesha and Vrishabha |
| Gemstone (of the lord) | Ruby (Manik) |
Nature of Krittika
Krittika is sharp and fiery, like a blade that cuts through confusion. Its natives are honest, direct, protective and ambitious, with high standards; a softer word can serve them better than a sharp one.
Its ruling planet Surya signifies soul, father, authority and vitality, and its dasha is the first one for people born with the Moon here.
The four padas
- Pada 1 · Mesha 26° 40′ – Vrishabha 0° · Dhanu navamsa · Name syllable: A
- Pada 2 · Vrishabha 0° – Vrishabha 3° 20′ · Makara navamsa · Name syllable: I
- Pada 3 · Vrishabha 3° 20′ – Vrishabha 6° 40′ · Kumbha navamsa · Name syllable: U
- Pada 4 · Vrishabha 6° 40′ – Vrishabha 10° · Meena navamsa · Name syllable: E
Compatibility
By Guna Milan, the most compatible nakshatras are Bharani, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Ashwini and Pushya.
The least compatible are Shravana, Rohini and Revati.
Calculated with the 36-point Ashtakoot for the middle padas; your exact padas and full charts can change this.
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