Astrology Lexicon / nakshatra
Krittika
Overview
Krittika is nakshatra number 3 of the 27 lunar mansions, ruled by Sun.
- • Ruling planet: Sun, which sets the starting dasha for people born with the Moon here.
- • Presiding deity: Agni, the fire.
- • Symbol: a razor or flame.
Traditional practices
- • Worship of Agni is traditionally associated with this nakshatra.
These are traditional religious practices, not guaranteed outcomes. Astrological interpretation varies between traditions.
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