Krittika Nakshatra/3rd Constellation
Symbol: Knife/Axe
Zodiac: 26:40 degrees Aries– 10 degrees Taurus
Ruling Planet: Sun
Ruling Deity: Agni (the God of Fire)
Krittika in Sanskrit essentially means, "cutter" and its symbol is a knife or an axe. Natives can have the precision of a knife but also be deadly.
With the Sun as the ruling planet, it symbolises a vibrant soul. Natives can push forward with their ideas confidently. They make good leaders.
This Nakshatra falls under the Aries zodiac, which is a fire-sign and also under the Taurus zodiac (an earth-sign). It means that natives have the drive to do things but can also remain grounded.
The God of Fire, Agni symbolises that the energy can be one of transformation and also purification.
However, the fire that can cook the food in a house, also has the ability to burn the same house down. One needs to be very careful, as constructive energy can turn destructive.
This Nakshatra is also associated with Lord Kartikeya, the God of War. He was raised by the wives of the seven rishi-kanyas or 7 Krittika’s (which represent the 7 stars) in utter secrecy, till He killed the powerful demon Tarkasur at the age of 6. So, this Nakshatra is also associated with surrogacy.
Positively, one can be very creative and radiant, which attracts people to you. One often finds the natives fascinated by fire or drawn to it. They have a good metabolism. People under this Nakshatra have a razor-sharp intellect. Natives can also be caring, yet have the courage to fight for a cause.
Negatively, natives can be too impulsive and not see their own loss. Due to unusual circumstances involving Lord Kartikeya’s birth and upbringing, natives can be in illicit relationships or go through IVF/foster care. The natives may suffer from gastric issues and be quick to lose their temper.
Career options for those born under Krittika:
Surgeons
Chefs
Scientists
Engineers
Pharmaceutical Industry/Chemistry teachers
Martial arts/Sportspersons
Defence forces
So, is your birth Nakshatra Krittika?