Nakshatra 3 / 27नक्षत्र

Krittika

कृत्तिका

The cutter — clarity through fire.

Position

Aries 26°40' – Taurus 10°

Mesha / Vrishabha cusp

Ruling planet

Sun

Presiding deity

Agni (the fire god)

Symbol

Razor / dagger / flame

Yoni (animal-spirit)

sheep (female)

Used in marriage compatibility

Gana / Nadi

Rakshasa (intense) · Antya (Kapha)

Personality of Krittika natives

Sharp, decisive, unwilling to tolerate dishonesty. Krittika natives often become surgeons, critics, military officers, or prosecutors. Their truth-telling can wound; their loyalty to truth is unwavering.

Auspicious for

  • ✓Cutting / surgery
  • ✓Fire rituals (yajna)
  • ✓Cooking initiation
  • ✓Decisive actions

Traditionally avoided

  • ✗Lying / half-truths in negotiations