Krittika Nakshatra
By The Astrologic Desk · Editorial and calculation review
Krittika is the 3rd nakshatra, spanning 26°40' Mesha to 10°00' Vrishabha in the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Sun, its deity is Agni, and its symbol is the razor or flame. Classified as Rakshasa gana with Sheep yoni and Adi nadi, its theme is separating what is true from what merely looks true.
- Lord
- Sun
- Deity
- Agni
- Symbol
- Razor or flame
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Yoni
- Sheep
- Nadi
- Adi
- Varna
- Brahmin
- Span
- 26°40' Mesha to 10°00' Vrishabha
- Rashi
- Mesha, Vrishabha
Padas
- Pada 1: 26°40' Mesha – 0°00' Vrishabha
- Pada 2: 0°00' Vrishabha – 3°20' Vrishabha
- Pada 3: 3°20' Vrishabha – 6°40' Vrishabha
- Pada 4: 6°40' Vrishabha – 10°00' Vrishabha
How it tends to read
The through-line is separating what is true from what merely looks true. Strengths commonly noted: Cuts through pretence quickly; High standards applied consistently; Protective of what it judges worth protecting. The corresponding costs: Sharpness lands as harshness; Criticism arrives before encouragement; Little patience for muddle.