Krittika is nakshatra number 3 of 27. Ruled by Sun; deity Agni, the sacred fire.
| Nakshatra | Krittika (कृत्तिका) |
| Position | 3 of 27 |
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari dasha) | Sun (6-year mahadasha) |
| Deity | Agni, the sacred fire |
| Symbol | a razor or flame |
| Span in the zodiac | Aries 26°40′ to Taurus 10°00′ |
| Themes | sharpness, purification, courage |
Krittika spans Aries 26°40′ to Taurus 10°00′, so it lies in Aries · Taurus. Every nakshatra is split into four padas, and each pada belongs to a navamsa sign:
| Pada | Degrees in the sign | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26°40′ – 30°00′ (Aries) | Sagittarius |
| 2 | 0°00′ – 3°20′ (Taurus) | Capricorn |
| 3 | 3°20′ – 6°40′ (Taurus) | Aquarius |
| 4 | 6°40′ – 10°00′ (Taurus) | Pisces |
If the Moon was in Krittika at birth, this is your birth nakshatra and the Vimshottari dasha begins with the Sun mahadasha, which lasts 6 years. Traditionally the Sun period is associated with visibility, authority and stepping into your own name.
Traditional themes of this nakshatra: sharpness, purification, courage. These are general pointers for one nakshatra and should be read together with the planets in the whole chart.
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Krittika is ruled by Sun and its deity is Agni, the sacred fire.
Krittika spans Aries 26°40′ to Taurus 10°00′.
The traditional symbol of Krittika is a razor or flame.
· Source: KaalChakra Jyotish’s own astronomical calculation (Vedic sidereal method, Lahiri ayanamsa).
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