Krittika Nakshatra
Star of Fire - The Purifier
Sacred Mantra
Telugu
అగ్నే కృత్తికాః శుక్రం పరస్తాత్ జ్యోతిర్ అవస్తాత్
Agne: Agni
Krittika: Blade / Razor
Sukram: Shines brightly
Jyoti: Gives light to everyone
Meaning
"Agni's Krittika shines brightly above, giving light below"
Introduction to Krittika Nakshatra
Basic Information
- Nakshatra Deity: Agni (Fire God)
- Symbols: Razor Blade / Male Sheep
- Kind: Mishra / Normal / Mixed
- Facing: Adho Mukha (facing downwards)
- Nick Name: Star of Fire
Spiritual Attributes
- Foundation Above: Creating Heat
- Foundation Below: Creating Light
- Shakti: Dahana Shakti – Burning and Purifying things
- Special Power: The blade indicates cutting ties with the parent
- Final Desire: To eat the food offered to gods (Havis)
Karthikeya's Birth Story
After churning the ocean of milk (Ksheera Sagaram), Nectar (Amruta) came at the last.
Devas and Asuras were fighting each other for Amruta. Vishnu took the avatar of Mohini and started distributing Amruta.
Shiva got attracted to Mohini – and his Tejas was released. This Tejas was very hot and could not be held by anyone.
It left heaven and fell in a pond where 6 sisters were taking a bath. These six sisters are called the Shat-Krittikas, the mothers of Karthikeya.
Agni's Significations
- In a Yagna, Agni works as a vehicle – Agni is called as Havya Vahana. He receives the Havis offered by the Yajaman and will offer to the gods.
- Agni works as a Sakshi for any treaties of friendship or marriage.
- Agni will give light to everyone while he is burning.
- Agni lured all the wives of Rishis.
- Agni Pariksha – will show if the person has committed any sins.
- Agni will be visible even in darkness.
- Agni is a leader and will always travel upwards.
- He gave weapons to Krishna and Arjuna and fought Indra (Jyesta) and Sarpas (Aslesha).
Personality Traits
General Characteristics
- Starts off with greed
- Restlessly working
- Taking responsibilities of marriage etc., of somebody else's girl children
- Good Fame / Bad fame - Well known to everyone
- Will be the first person to help in case of any help needed
- Telling lies - Krittika cannot hide facts. They will come out and will cause defamation
Professional & Leadership Aspects
- Agni is fire and does not have any emotions (water). All jobs are like duty here
- Authority is challenged
- Agni will transform everything. Agni pariksha, will either bring out the good/best from the person or will turn him into ashes
- Similar to Bharani, Agni in Krittika is a continuous flame. Keeps working constantly
- Krittika is a leader that will always lead from front
- Bosses in Kritikka do not help much, while in Bharani – the boss was very helpful. Karthikeya did not have the support of Shiva
Symbols and Meanings
Razor Blade
The umbilical cord between the mother and new born is cut using a razor blade.
It indicates the native may cut ties with the planet indicated either by karakatwa or lordship or placement.
Examples:
- 3rd connection shows cutting ties with sibling(s)
- 5th connection may show cutting ties with family due to education and career (hostels etc)
- 2nd connection may show someone away from his family or extended family
- 5 and 7 connections along with Rohini influence will show love marriage with a person who is different in social class (status or caste etc)
Ram (Male Sheep)
Himalayan Sheep are great climbers of the mountains. These people aim very high.
In a herd of sheep, there are about 100-150 female sheep for every Ram.
This can mean high libido for the person or many love relationships, when afflicted or other factors confirm this.
Special Degrees and Positions
Yoga Tara
7 degrees - The most auspicious degree in Krittika Nakshatra
Other Special Degrees
In Aries:
- 28: MB for Venus
In Taurus:
- 2: Ex for Moon
- 3-10: MT for Moon
- 4: MB for Saturn
- 9: MB for Lagna
- 9: MB for Sun
Ex: Exaltation | MB: Mrityu Bhaga | MT: Moola Trikona
Krittika in Different Houses
Effects of Krittika Nakshatra when placed in different houses
First House
Fame / Defame depending on planets. Responsibilities to be taken up. Will be a leader.
Second House
Telling lies. May have to take the responsibility of father's family to help them take financial decisions or life decisions etc. Bright face / dull face depending on affliction or good planet. Foodies – they will eat well but will remain thin. Their metabolism (digestive system) is excellent.
Third House
Luring other women. Helping girl children of siblings getting married (Kanya Daana). Greedy siblings / not taking responsibilities, earning bad name etc – if afflicted. Karthikeya failed in a competition with Ganesa. There can be failed siblings in life etc.
Fourth House
Having mother like figures in life. Mothers / like figures will help the native. Karthikeya had 6 mothers and Parvati was also treating him like her kid.
Fifth House
Not very smart but will do hardwork. Karthikeya lost it to Ganesa by applying hardwork. Will do kanya danam for a girl – who is not native's biological child.
Sixth House
May have to travel outside for job. Karthikeya travelled to South leaving Kailasa.
Seventh House
Valli – Deva Sena and happy married life. May have a flirty nature.
Eighth House
Look for other combinations. May tell lies or may cause defamation. May cause ill health.
Ninth House
Father may be having good fame or bad fame. He may be constantly working to get the family to a better stage by sacrifices.
Tenth House
May earn good name or bad name in job. Will be the first person to help in case any workman is facing a problem in the office.
Eleventh House
Everyone may be jealous of native's earning. His salary will be known to everyone. May lure other women.
Twelfth House
Fame due to property of father (home or land). May struggle as leadership is not available – some other leader is occupying the position.