Jyohiri

Nakshatras

Krittika

Krittika is the sharp, purifying fire: it cuts away what is false and cooks what is raw.

Star lord
Sun
Rasi
Mesha (pada 1) · Vrishabha (padas 2–4)
Deity
Agni, the fire god
Symbol
Razor or flame
Animal (yoni)
Goat
Gana
Rakshasa (fierce)
Traditional tree
Cluster fig

Tree lists differ between regions; a tree is shown where most lists agree.

Nature

Krittika people are proud, clear and determined. They have high standards and can be a strong protector of the people they love. Their words can be sharp, but their intention is usually to set things right.

Strengths

  • Courage and leadership
  • Clear judgement and honesty
  • Protective of family and students

Watch out for

  • A sharp tongue and quick temper
  • Stubbornness once a view is formed

Careers

Defence and police, cooking and food, metal work, teaching, management, and government service.

Health

A fiery star: heat, fever, acidity and eye strain. Cooling food and enough water help.

Keys to success

  • Speak the truth kindly, not sharply
  • Teach and protect without controlling
  • Cool down before big decisions

Remedies

  • Light a lamp at dawn and pray to the Sun or to Lord Murugan
  • Feed others; share cooked food
  • Care for a fig tree

Story

The six Krittika sisters nursed the infant Kartikeya (Murugan), who grew six faces to drink from all of them. So the fiery star is also a mother: fierce outside, nourishing within.

Good for (muhurta)

Mishra (mixed)

Everyday and fire-related work: routine duties, cooking, metal and fire work, and finishing what is already begun.

Not among the 11 stars usually chosen for weddings.

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