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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.
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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).