Krittika nakshatra: meaning in Vedic astrology
Krittika nakshatra meaning
- Krittika
- nakshatra
- Sun
- Agni
- Pleiades
Krittika is the third nakshatra, running from the end of sidereal Aries into Taurus. It is ruled by the Sun and its deity is Agni, god of fire. It is the nakshatra of sharpness, purification and truth.
Where is Krittika in the zodiac?
Krittika runs from 26°40' of sidereal Aries to 10° of Taurus. On the full zodiac circle that is 26°40' to 40°, the 3rd of the 27 nakshatras.
Krittika: ruling planet and deity
It is ruled by the Sun (Surya). Its deity is Agni, the god of fire. Fire purifies, cooks and lights up the dark, and those qualities pass into this nakshatra.
Krittika: the symbol and its meaning
The symbol of Krittika is a razor or a flame. Both mean sharpness: cutting away what is not needed and saying the truth plainly.
Krittika personality traits
Krittika people are sincere, determined and often strict. They protect others, but their words can cut.
- Directness and courage
- Love of truth
- A critical streak
What is Krittika good for?
Traditionally Krittika is good for cleansing, for making decisions and for anything that needs precision.
- Clearing out what is no longer needed
- A clear decision
- Cooking and work with fire