कृत्तिका
26°40' Aries - 10° Taurus
Krittika nakshatra spans Aries and Taurus, ruled by the Sun and governed by Agni, the fire god. Known as the "Star of Fire," Krittika natives possess a sharp, cutting intellect and the ability to purify and transform. They are natural leaders who command respect through their brilliance and determination.
Deity
Agni (God of Fire)
Ruling Planet
Sun
Symbol
Razor or Flame
Element
Fire
Zodiac Sign
Aries / Taurus
Krittika is one of the 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology. It is ruled by the planet Sun and governed by the deity Agni (God of Fire). It falls in the zodiac sign(s) of Aries / Taurus. Your Janma Nakshatra is determined by the Moon's position at the time of birth and influences personality, compatibility, and life path.
People born under Krittika Nakshatra are typically influenced by its ruling planet Sun and deity Agni (God of Fire). This gives them distinct personality traits related to the energy of this nakshatra. Vedic astrology uses the Janma Nakshatra to determine Vimshottari Dasha periods, compatibility, and daily auspicious timings.
Krittika Nakshatra is ruled by Sun. The ruling planet determines the Vimshottari Dasha starting period and influences the nakshatra's energy expression. Strengthening Sun through remedies can enhance positive qualities of this nakshatra.
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