Krittika nakshatra
कृत्तिका · 26°40′ Aries – 10°00′ Taurus · ruled by Sun, presided over by Agni.
Quick facts
Sharp · protective · refining. Values follow the classical mappings used across Kerala jyotish practice.
The four padas
Each pada is 3°20′ and corresponds to one navamsa sign. The syllable beside the pada is the traditional starting sound for a name given to a child born in that portion.
| Pada | Span | Navamsa sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 26°40′ – 30°00′ | Sagittarius | A |
| Pada 2 | 30°00′ – 33°20′ | Capricorn | E |
| Pada 3 | 33°20′ – 36°40′ | Aquarius | U |
| Pada 4 | 36°40′ – 40°00′ | Pisces | Ea |
A Moon beyond four padas of this mansion sits in Rohini; before it, in Bharani.
Agni gives Krittika a cutting clarity and a strong protective instinct. Natives are candid, self-reliant and skilled at refining raw material into something useful and lasting.
Culinary arts, surgery, engineering, defence, quality control and teaching.
Heat-related complaints such as acidity and skin inflammation; cooling routines help.
Devoted but blunt; learning to soften criticism transforms the bond.
Remedies & practice
Offer ghee to a lamp on Fridays and pause before speaking in anger.
Nakshatra remedies are cultural and devotional practices. They are not a substitute for medical, financial or legal advice.
Neighbouring nakshatras
