Nakshatra List (27 Nakshatras)
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Krittika
Krittika (कृत्तिका) is the 3rd lunar mansion of the Vedic zodiac. Governed by Agni Deva (Fire God) with planetary ruler Sun (Surya), it guides the rhythm of thought, action, and timing.
Ruling DeityAgni Deva (Fire God)
RulerSun (Surya)
NatureMishra / Sadharana (Mixed & Balanced)
ElementFire (Agni)
SymbolRazor / Flame / Axe
Significance
The star of spiritual fire, intellectual brilliance, purification, and courage. Valued in Vedic astrology for muhurat selection, spiritual contemplation, and understanding mental tendencies.
Favorable
- •Spiritual meditation and learning
- •Initiatives aligned with Agni Deva (Fire God)
- •Skill enhancement and study
Unfavorable
- •Unrighteous undertakings
- •Actions conflicting with Mishra / Sadharana (Mixed / Sharp) nature