Nakshatra
Krittika Nakshatra
कृत्तिका
| Ruling planet (Lord) | Sun |
| Presiding deity | Agni |
| Symbol | Razor / Flame |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Guna | Rajas |
| Zodiac range | Aries 26°40′ – Taurus 10° |
Krittika Nakshatra — nature & traits
The star of fire and purification. Krittika natives are sharp, honest and courageous, cutting through illusion — sometimes blunt, always principled.
Ideal careers
Chefs, soldiers, critics, surgeons, priests, leaders
Remedy
Offer to Agni (lamp/hawan); a Sun remedy and Surya Namaskar strengthen vitality.