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Nakshatra 3 of 27 · Rakshasa gana

Krittika

कृत्तिका A razor or flame

The cutting flame: the star that purifies and sees clearly.

Longitude
λ 26°40′ – 40°00′
Lord
Sun
Deity
Agni
Span
Aries 26°40′ – Taurus 10°00′
Pale jade carving of a razor or flame, the symbol of Krittika
About Krittika

Krittika spans from 26°40′ Aries to 10°00′ Taurus and is ruled by the Sun. Its deity is Agni, the fire of the sacrifice, and its symbol is a razor or flame, both of which cut away what is not needed. The Krittikas are the Pleiades, the six mothers who nursed Kartikeya, the god of war.

Krittika is a nakshatra of purification and sharp clarity. It burns through confusion, cooks what is raw and protects what it nurtures. It is classed as mixed (mishra), suited to ordinary work and especially to rites involving fire. Its first pada falls in Aries; the other three in Taurus.

Padas and navamsa

Four quarters of 3°20′

Each pada falls in a navamsa sign, used to read the D9 chart and to colour the nakshatra for anyone whose Moon or ascendant sits there.

Pada 1Aries 26°40′ – 30°00′Sagittariusnavamsa
Pada 2Taurus 0°00′ – 3°20′Capricornnavamsa
Pada 3Taurus 3°20′ – 6°40′Aquariusnavamsa
Pada 4Taurus 6°40′ – 10°00′Piscesnavamsa
Born under Krittika

People with the Moon in Krittika tend to be direct, discerning and principled, with a strong sense of dignity. They can be fiercely protective and are often good critics, cooks, teachers or leaders. They say what they mean, and their honesty can cut as well as clarify. Their first dasha is the Sun.

Traditionally good for
  1. Fire rituals (havan) and puja
  2. Cooking and preparing food
  3. Clearing out and purifying
  4. Daily work and routine business

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