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Krittika Nakshatra
Krittika is Agni's star — the flame that cooks, purifies, and burns away what is false. It is sharp by design: criticism, precision, and sudden clarity all live here, along with the warmth of a hearth once the cutting is done.
| Sidereal span | 26°40′ Aries – 10°00′ Taurus (Lahiri) |
|---|---|
| Deity | Agni (fire) |
| Symbol | A razor or flame |
| Ruling planet | Sun — a Krittika Moon begins life in a Sun mahadasha |
| Gana (temperament) | Rakshasa |
| In a word | purification, clarity, cutting through |
Moon in Krittika (janma nakshatra)
A Moon in Krittika runs hot and honest — quick to see the flaw in a thing, quick to defend its own, and nourished by purposeful work.
In Vedic astrology the Moon's nakshatra matters more than the familiar Sun sign: it colors the emotional instincts and — through its ruler, Sun — sets where your Vimshottari dasha sequence begins.
Marrying (or matching) with a Krittika Moon? See Krittika's computed compatibility with all 27 nakshatras — ashtakoota guna milan, scored.
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Common questions
Which planet rules Krittika nakshatra?
Krittika is ruled by Sun. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Krittika begins life in a Sun mahadasha.
What does the Moon in Krittika mean?
A Moon in Krittika runs hot and honest — quick to see the flaw in a thing, quick to defend its own, and nourished by purposeful work.
What is the symbol and deity of Krittika?
Krittika’s symbol is a razor or flame, and its presiding deity is Agni (fire). Its span is 26°40′ Aries – 10°00′ Taurus (Lahiri sidereal).
Which nakshatra is compatible with Krittika?
Compatibility is scored pair by pair in ashtakoota guna milan (36 points across eight kootas). Krittika's computed matches with all 27 nakshatras — best and worst — are on the Krittika kundli-matching page.