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Krittika

कृत्तिकाKṛttikā

Ruled by Surya · deity Agni

LordSurya (Sun)

The graha that rules this nakshatra and colours its days.

DeityAgni

The presiding devata whose qualities the nakshatra carries.

SymbolRazor / flame

The traditional image that sums up its nature.

GanaRakshasa

Temperament: Deva (gentle), Manushya (human), Rakshasa (fierce).

NatureMishra (Mixed)

What kind of activity the day suits.

TattvaPrithvi (Earth)

The element it belongs to.

ShaktiDahana Shakti

Its particular power, from the Taittiriya Brahmana.

YoniSheep (female)

Its animal symbol, used in compatibility.

NadiAntya

The channel (Adi, Madhya, Antya), used in compatibility.

RashiMesha / Vrishabha

The sign or signs its four padas fall in.

Qualities

Krittika, ruled by Surya with Agni as its deity, is symbolised by a razor or a flame. It carries the purifying fire that cuts through confusion and refines what is essential. The day favours clarity, honest speech, cooking, routine upkeep and work that needs precision. Sharpness of word can arise easily, so warmth paired with truth keeps the fire nourishing rather than scorching.

Shakti: The power to burn away impurity and bring clarity.

Nakshatra mantraॐ अग्नये नमः (Om Agnaye Namaḥ)

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Favourable for

  • Routine and upkeep
  • Cooking and kitchen work
  • Precise, detailed tasks
  • Lighting a lamp
  • Honest conversations
  • Cleaning and purifying

Better to avoid

  • Go gently with sharp words
  • Better to postpone arguments
  • Better to pace yourself in the heat of the day

Next occurrenceTue 27 Oct, 15:39 → Wed 28 Oct, 13:26 IST · New Delhi

The four padas

  1. 1Dhanu navamsaName syllable “A”
  2. 2Makara navamsaName syllable “I”
  3. 3Kumbha navamsaName syllable “U”
  4. 4Meena navamsaName syllable “E”

Practices for Krittika

The 27 nakshatras

Moon and nakshatra guidance is traditional Jyotisha offered for reflection and practice. It is not a prediction, and it is not medical, financial or legal advice. Please use your own judgement and seek a qualified professional where needed.