Krittika Nakshatra
26°40′ Aries–10° Taurus
Ruling Planet
Sun
Deity
Agni
Symbol
Razor / Flame
Degrees
26°40′ Aries–10° Taurus
Number
3
Padas
4
Four Padas of Krittika
Pada 1
Aries
Navamsa: Aries
Pada 2
Taurus
Navamsa: Taurus
Pada 3
Taurus
Navamsa: Taurus
Pada 4
Taurus
Navamsa: Taurus
Classical Significance
Krittika is the 3rd nakshatra in the Vedic lunar zodiac. Its presiding deity is Agni and its ruling planet is Sun, which colours the psychological disposition, life themes, and karmic patterns of anyone born with significant planetary placements here.
The symbol of Razor / Flame encapsulates the essential nature of this nakshatra. Planets placed in Krittika express the qualities of Sun filtered through the archetypal energy of Agni.
In Parashari astrology, the pada (quarter) in which a planet falls determines its navamsa sign — a critical refinement used in timing, relationship analysis, and divisional chart interpretation.
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