Krittika Nakshatra कृत्तिका
Krittika, the third nakshatra, spans Aries into Taurus. Ruled by the Sun and presided over by Agni, the fire god, its symbol is a razor or flame - the power to cut through, refine and purify.
- Ruling Graha
- Sun
- Deity
- Agni
- Symbol
- Razor / flame
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Zodiac
- 26°40' Aries - 10°00' Taurus
- Nature
- Mixed (Mishra)
Sun - the planet of the soul - vitality, authority, confidence and the father.
Agni - the fire god - purifier and transformer, who carries offerings to the gods.
Personality & traits
Krittika natives are sharp, ambitious and honest, with a purifying, no-nonsense energy. Protective and driven, they can be critical or fiery when their standards are crossed.
Career & profession
Leadership, military and defence, culinary arts, surgery, editing and criticism, metallurgy - fields that involve fire, precision or cutting away the unnecessary.
Favorable activities
Good for cooking, cutting, breaking ground and decisive action; its fire favours purification and clean endings that make room for a new start.
Frequently asked questions
What is Krittika nakshatra?
Krittika, the third nakshatra, spans Aries into Taurus. Ruled by the Sun and presided over by Agni, the fire god, its symbol is a razor or flame - the power to cut through, refine and purify.
Who is the ruling planet of Krittika nakshatra?
The ruling graha of Krittika is Sun - the planet of the soul - vitality, authority, confidence and the father.
Which deity presides over Krittika nakshatra?
Agni presides over Krittika - the fire god - purifier and transformer, who carries offerings to the gods.
What activities are favorable during Krittika nakshatra?
Good for cooking, cutting, breaking ground and decisive action; its fire favours purification and clean endings that make room for a new start.
When is the next Krittika nakshatra in Mumbai, MH?
The next Krittika nakshatra in Mumbai, MH is on 7 August 2026.
Last updated 29 July 2026