Razor / flame
Krittika Nakshatra
The Cutter · 26°40' Aries–10°00' Taurus
Deity
Agni (fire)
Ruling planet
Sun
Gana
Rakshasa
Your gift
Sharp, purifying, and truthful. Krittika cuts through illusion. Natural leaders, teachers, and warriors of righteousness.
Your shadow
Cutting words. Perfectionism. A tendency to burn what you love.
Career and calling
Military, teaching, journalism, cooking, metallurgy, spiritual instruction.
Love and relationships
Warm but blunt. You need admiration. Best with partners who can withstand your fire.
Remedy
Offer ghee to the fire (havan) on Sundays. Chant Aditya Hridaya Stotra at sunrise.
Mantra for Krittika
ॐ अग्नये नमः
Salutations to Agni, the sacred flame.
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