Krittika Nakshatraकृत्तिका
26.67° - 40.00° • Ruled by Sun • Deity: Agni
Krittika is ruled by the Sun and represents the purifying fire of Agni. Natives are sharp, determined, and have the ability to cut through illusions.
Quick Facts
- Symbol
- Razor/Flame
- Animal
- Goat
- Ruling Planet
- Sun
- Deity
- Agni
- Gender
- Female
- Nature
- Mixed
Temperament & Health
Gana (Temperament)
Rakshasa - Demonic
Intense, powerful, and transformative
Nadi (Health)
Antya - End
Kapha constitution, sustaining energy
Naming Letters (Pada)
अ
Pada 1
ई
Pada 2
उ
Pada 3
ए
Pada 4
Personality Traits
Career Paths
- Military
- Surgery
- Cooking
- Fire services
- Criticism
Compatible Nakshatras
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Krittika nakshatra personality?▼
Krittika natives have sharp intellect, are determined, and possess purifying abilities. They can be critical but are fundamentally transformative.
Which planet rules Krittika nakshatra?▼
The Sun rules Krittika, bestowing leadership, authority, and a fiery, purifying nature.
What careers suit Krittika nakshatra?▼
Military, surgery, culinary arts, fire services, and critical analysis fields suit Krittika natives.
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My Kundli AI combines classical Vedic astrology principles from Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra with modern astronomical precision from the Swiss Ephemeris library (accurate to 0.001 arc-seconds). All calculations use the Lahiri Ayanamsa, adopted by India's Calendar Reform Committee in 1955, and follow the Whole-Sign house system as prescribed in traditional Jyotish texts.
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