Nakshatra 3 of 27
Krittika
कृत्तिका
Sun (Lord)
Aries/Taurus
Rakshasa Gana
Tikshna (Sharp)
26°40′ Aries – 40°00′ Taurus
🔭 Nakshatra Profile
Ruling Planet (Lord)
Sun
Zodiac Sign
Aries/Taurus
Degree Range
26°40′ Aries – 40°00′ Taurus
Symbol
Razor / flame
Deity
Agni (fire deity)
Gana
Rakshasa
Nature
Tikshna (Sharp)
Nadi
Antya (Kapha)
Lucky Color
White
Lucky Number
3
Body Part
Eyes and back
Animal Symbol
Female sheep (goat)
✨ Key Traits
💪 Strengths
Krittika natives are sharp, determined, and carry the energy of Agni — the purifier. Ruled by the Sun, they are luminous leaders who cut through deception with clarity and precision.
⚠️ Challenges
Can be sharp-tongued, aggressive, and overly critical. May burn bridges with their directness.
💼 Career Indicators
- Military & security
- Surgery & medicine
- Metallurgy & engineering
- Leadership roles
- Cooking & food
💕 Harmonious Nakshatras
🙏 Vedic Remedies
Worship Lord Shiva and Agni. Offer fire (Havan). Wear ruby in gold on right ring finger.
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