Krittika nakshatra
कृत्तिका3 of 27- Lord: Sun
- Deity: Agni
- Where it sits: Aries / Taurus
The Moon in this nakshatra
- 30-09-2026, 7:37 AM to 6:03 AM, 1 Oct
- 27-10-2026, 3:39 PM to 1:26 PM, 28 Oct
- 24-11-2026, 2:02 AM to 11:25 PM
Times are IST. The Moon changing nakshatra is a single instant — the same in every city, so there is no separate time for yours.
At a glance
- LordSun
- DeityAgni
- SymbolA blade and a flame
- GanaRakshasa
- YoniSheep
- ElementFire
- MotivationKama
- DoshaKapha
- GenderFemale
- Where it sits26°40' – 10°00' Aries / Taurus
About Krittika nakshatra
Krittika's devata is Agni, the fire. Fire burns and fire cleans, and that is this nakshatra's nature. People born here speak straight and are not afraid to call a wrong thing wrong.
What they are like
- Speaks straight and clear
- Cannot tolerate a wrong
- Hunger and drive both strong
- Keeps their work clean
- Leadership comes to them on its own
- Strong at argument
- Angry fast, calm fast
- Clean-hearted underneath
Strong side / Weak side
Strong side
- Tells the truth even when it stings
- Finishes what they take up
- Corrects other people's mistakes
- Ahead in both appetite and effort
Weak side
- Their words can cut
- Sharp temper
- Criticises too much
- Little patience
Padas and name syllables
| Pada | Syllable | Navamsa rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A (अ) | Sagittarius |
| 2 | I (ई) | Capricorn |
| 3 | U (उ) | Aquarius |
| 4 | E (ए) | Pisces |
Work that suits
- Cooking and hospitality
- Army and police
- Metal, fire and machines
- Teaching and guiding
- Surgery and dentistry
Watch in health
- Head and eyes
- Throat and neck
- Acidity and burning in the stomach
Nakshatra mantra
ॐ अग्नये नमः
Chant it 108 times a day. Best day: Sunday.
Remedies
- Offer water to the Sun on Sunday
- Chant 'Om Ghrinih Suryaya Namah'
- Wear red and orange
- Donate wheat and jaggery
- Offer ghee into the fire
Nakshatra matching
A nakshatra settles 21 of the 36 gunas — Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi. The other 15 need both Moon rashis, which a nakshatra does not fix.
Matches best with
Matches least with
Do the full guna milanCommon questions
Which planet rules Krittika nakshatra?
Krittika is ruled by Sun. That is why the Vimshottari dasha begins with Sun for someone born in Krittika.
Which rashi does Krittika nakshatra fall in?
Krittika spans two rashis: the first part is in Aries and the rest in Taurus.
Which syllable should a baby born in Krittika nakshatra be named with?
A, I, U or E, depending on the pada. The syllable comes from the pada the Moon stood in at birth.
What are the gana and yoni of Krittika nakshatra?
Krittika's gana is Rakshasa and its yoni is Sheep. In marriage matching, gana settles 6 points and nadi 8.