Krittika Nakshatra (कृत्तिका) — Traits, Compatibility & Remedies

Krittika Nakshatra (कृत्तिका) spans 26°40' Aries - 10° Taurus of the zodiac. Ruled by Sun and presided by Agni, its symbol is the Razor/flame.

Core traits: Sharp, purifying, authoritative.

Krittika nakshatra is the star of fire and purification. Ruled by the Sun and presided by Agni (fire god), Krittika natives are sharp, determined, and possess the power to cut through illusions. They are natural leaders with strong principles.

Key traits: Sharp intellect, critical thinking, leadership, perfectionism, sometimes harsh speech. Krittika spans Aries-Taurus — the first pada is fiery and aggressive, while the later padas are more grounded.

Krittika natives excel in fields requiring precision: surgery, engineering, military, cooking, and spiritual purification. The six Krittika stars (Pleiades) are also the foster mothers of Kartikeya.

Compatibility: Best with Rohini, Uttara Phalguni. Challenging with Vishakha.

Remedies: Perform Agni Pooja, light a ghee lamp daily, chant Surya mantra.

Baby names: Pada 1 — A (अ), Pada 2 — Ee (ई), Pada 3 — U (उ), Pada 4 — Ea (ए).

Lord: Sun | Deity: Agni | Symbol: Razor/flame | Span: 26°40' Aries - 10° Taurus