Krittika Nakshatra
#3 of 27 · 26°40′–40°00′ sidereal · in Aries & Taurus
Attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Sun |
|---|---|
| Deity | Agni |
| Symbol | Razor / Flame |
| Gana (temperament) | a rakshasa (fierce) temperament — intense, self-willed and unconventional |
| Nadi (constitution) | a Kapha (earthy) constitution — steady, patient and nurturing |
| Yoni (instinct) | Sheep — gentle and adaptable |
| Nature (muhurta) | Mishra — suits mixed and routine works |
The four padas
| Pada | Span (sidereal) | Rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26°40′ – 30°00′ | Aries (Mesha) |
| 2 | 30°00′ – 33°20′ | Taurus (Vrishabha) |
| 3 | 33°20′ – 36°40′ | Taurus (Vrishabha) |
| 4 | 36°40′ – 40°00′ | Taurus (Vrishabha) |
Each pada is 3°20′ — a navamsa-sized quarter of the 13°20′ arc.
Reading Krittika
Krittika — presided by Agni, symbol "Razor / Flame", ruled by Sun. The temperament is a rakshasa (fierce) temperament — intense, self-willed and unconventional with a Kapha (earthy) constitution — steady, patient and nurturing, and a gentle and adaptable instinct (Sheep yoni). The Sun lordship lends soul, vitality, father, authority, confidence and leadership. Energies here favour mixed and routine works.
Composed from FACT attributes (deity / symbol / lord / gana / nadi / yoni / nature) — the same cited delineation the kundli dashboard shows; general tendencies only, never events or outcomes.
Questions, answered
Which planet is the lord of Krittika nakshatra?
Sun — the Vimshottari dasha lord of Krittika.
Who is the deity of Krittika?
Agni; its symbol is the razor / flame.
What degrees does Krittika span?
26°40′–40°00′ sidereal — that is 26°40′ Aries to 10°00′ Taurus, in Aries and Taurus.
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