#3 · 26°40' Aries – 10°00' Taurus · Ruled by Sun

Krittika

Krittika, ruled by the Sun and dedicated to Agni, the god of fire, is the nakshatra of purification through flame. Its symbol is the blade or the sharp edge — a cutting instrument that separates essence from dross. Krittika natives are natural sharpeners, of themselves and of the world around them.

Meaning

the cutter; the one who sharpens through fire

Symbol

Knife or flame

Deity

Agni (god of fire)

Ruling Planet

Sun

Characteristics

Krittika natives are direct, courageous, and fiercely independent. They speak with a clarifying sharpness and cannot tolerate pretence. The Sun's rulership gives them leadership and dignify them with an inner flame; the blade gives their determination an edge others remember.

Strong Traits

Courage, honesty that cuts clean, willpower, purification of habits, and protective leadership.

Growth Theme

To learn warmth — the fire that refines can also warm; Krittika's art is knowing when to blaze and when to glow.

Keywords

puritycouragesharpnessleadershiprefinement

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