Krittika nakshatra: traits, ruling planet, deity and career
Krittika is nakshatra 3 of 27. Its name means "The cutter". Here is its ruling planet, deity, personality, career themes and name syllables.
Krittika is the 3rd of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 26°40′ Mesh (Aries) – 10°00′ Vrishabh (Taurus). It is ruled by the Sun; its deity is Agni (symbol: razor / flame). Krittika natives are sharp, honest and protective, with a cutting intellect and a strong sense of right; can be blunt or quick-tempered. Name syllables: A, I, U, E.
Meaning, deity and symbol of Krittika
"Krittika" means "The cutter". Its presiding deity is Agni and its symbol is razor / flame. It covers 26°40′ Mesh (Aries) – 10°00′ Vrishabh (Taurus) of the sidereal zodiac.
Krittika nakshatra personality
People with the Moon in Krittika are sharp, honest and protective, with a cutting intellect and a strong sense of right; can be blunt or quick-tempered.
Career themes: cooking and food, defence, editing and criticism, administration.
The four padas of Krittika
| Pada | Degrees | Name syllable | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26°40′–30°00′ Aries | A | Mesh (Aries) | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 2 | 0°00′–3°20′ Taurus | I | Vrishabh (Taurus) | Makar (Capricorn) |
| 3 | 3°20′–6°40′ Taurus | U | Vrishabh (Taurus) | Kumbh (Aquarius) |
| 4 | 6°40′–10°00′ Taurus | E | Vrishabh (Taurus) | Meen (Pisces) |
Each pada spans 3°20′. The navamsa (D9) sign of the pada is read for marriage and inner strength.
Kundli matching and dasha
- Gana: Rakshasa
- Yoni: Sheep
- Nadi: Antya (Kapha)
- First Mahadasha: Sun (6 years in full; you are born with the remaining part of it)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Krittika nakshatra?
Sun (Surya). People born in Krittika begin life in the Sun Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 6 years in full.
Which rashi is Krittika nakshatra in?
Mesh (Aries) and Vrishabh (Taurus). It spans 26°40′ Mesh (Aries) – 10°00′ Vrishabh (Taurus).
What are the name syllables for Krittika nakshatra?
A, I, U, E. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the birth pada.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Krittika?
Gana: Rakshasa, yoni: Sheep, nadi: Antya (Kapha). All three are used in kundli matching.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon's position at your birth, using your date, time and place of birth. The ZodiacDNA nakshatra calculator does it for you, 100% free.
Source and method
Degrees use the sidereal (Lahiri) zodiac, with each nakshatra spanning 13°20′. Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari dasha order; deity, symbol, gana and yoni follow the classical texts.