Nakshatra 3 of 27

Krittika

The Cutter — purification through fire, sharp discernment, warrior spirit

Aries / Taurus · Sun ruled · Agni
Zodiac Sign
Aries / Taurus
Ruling Planet
Sun
Deity
Agni
Symbol
Razor / Flame
Guna
Rajas
Nature
Fixed
Body Part
Eyes
Baby Name Syllables (Namakarana)

Names beginning with these syllables carry the energy of Krittika nakshatra:

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Personality & Character

Krittika natives possess razor-sharp discrimination and the power of Agni — the sacred fire that purifies everything it touches. They are courageous, independent, and uncompromising in their standards. Like a flame, they illuminate truth and burn away falsehood. They can be harsh but are fundamentally pure in intention.

Sharp intellectcourageous honestyleadershippurifying visiondigestive fire (agni)
Career & Profession

Military and defence, culinary arts and food industry, metallurgy and engineering, teaching and education, fire service, gold and jewellery, management

Love, Marriage & Compatibility

Krittika partners are protective and fiercely loyal. They demand high standards and may be critical. Best matched with someone who values directness and shares their work ethic. Marriage stabilises significantly after 35.

Compatible nakshatras: Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha share natural alignment with Krittika.

Health & Wellbeing

Eyes and throat are the primary sensitive zones. Prone to fevers, eye problems, throat infections. Avoid excessive spicy food; cooling foods and meditation support health.

Vedic Remedies

Worship Lord Agni and the Sun (Surya) on Sundays. Recite: ॐ सूर्याय नमः (Om Suryaya Namah). Offer wheat and copper to temples. Ruby is the gemstone associated with the Sun lordship.

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