Krittika
कृत्तिका (Krittika)
Krittika is Nakshatra 3 of 27. Vimshottari lord Sun. Occupies Aries and Taurus (26°40′ – 40°00′). Four padas of 3°20′.
Ruling planet
☉सूर्य (Surya) · Sun
Vimshottari dasha lord
Signs spanned
- ♈मेष (Mesha) · Aries
- ♉वृषभ (Vrishabha) · Taurus
26°40′ – 40°00′
Four padas
Each Nakshatra is four padas of 3°20′. The Navamsha sign for a pada is the ninth-part of the ecliptic that pada occupies.
| Pada | Navamsha sign | Sidereal span |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | धनु (Dhanu) · Sagittarius | 26°40′ – 30°00′ |
| 2 | मकर (Makara) · Capricorn | 30°00′ – 33°20′ |
| 3 | कुम्भ (Kumbha) · Aquarius | 33°20′ – 36°40′ |
| 4 | मीन (Meena) · Pisces | 36°40′ – 40°00′ |
Krittika — Ruled by the Sun. Deity: Agni, god of fire. Symbol: a razor or flame. Associated with sharp discernment and purification; linked to those who cut through illusion and pursue a clear, direct path.