Agni (god of fire), lord muruga/skanda/karthikeya (the commander of the celestial godly forces, nurtured by the foster mothers kritikkas), agni is also called as the god with seven tongues and he signifies knowledge. He also rules over the direction south east.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Diety | Agni |
| Sounds | A (आ), E (ई), U (उ), Ea (ऐ) |
| Planet | Sun |
| Colour | White |
| Gana | Rakshasha (Demon) |
| Animal | Female Goat |
Introduction to Krittika Nakshatra
Welcome to the Krittika Nakshatra! (The Star of Fire) We’re excited you’re here.
Krittika Nakshatra 2nd Pada : It makes the person materialist. The natives born in this pada have slightly dark complexion.
Their eyes normally look indifferent from each other especially while talking. falls in Capricorn Navamsa ruled by Saturn.From this 2nd pada Venus is the co-ruler Sun and Venus are natural enemies thus the Taurus part of Krittika has more to do with harmonizing rather than having a cutting no nonsense militant approach. Pada 2 people can make good astrologers, tarrot card readers, psychics.
We have to look janam kundali for detailed analysis:
- Adulterous Nature and Illicit Affairs.
- Surrogacy and Foster Parenting.
- Illegitimate and Abandoned Children.
- Eating Habits, Digestion and Cooking.
- Connected with Sharp Fire or Blades.
- Determined to achieve greatness
- Tenacious will
- Sharp
- Cutting & penetrating by nature.
- Dignified
- Royal
- Stylish
- Romantic
- Desireful
- Love failures
- Fertility issues
- Digestive issues
- Ego problems
- Famous within their group
- Respectable leader
- Attractive appearance
- Dignified
- Self-motivated
- Ambitious
- Confident
- Courageous
- Unshakable determination
- Goal oriented
- Materialistic
- Ability to acquire possessions
- Great pride in what they do
- Honors commitment
- Straight forward
- Peaceful nature
- Bright, strong appetite
- Unstable mind
- Changeable
- Vacillating
- Stubborn
- Dissatisfied
- Impatient
- Responds too strongly to challenges
- Sets goals or expectations too high
- Overextends their health with constant activity
- Nervous
- Excitable
- Aggressive
- Passive-aggressive
- Difficulties with food and eating
- Gluttonous
- Motivated by desire
- Child-like nature
- Positions of authority or management
- Generals
- Critics
- Teachers
- Lawyers
- Judges
- Technical professions
- Any field related to sharp objects such as knives or swords
- Fencing
- Archer
- Blacksmith
- Jeweler
- Surgeon
- Professions involving explosives or fire
- Police & military
- Miners
- Cooks
- Rehabilitation specialist
- Motivational trainer
- Ceramics
- Spiritual teacher
- Hair stylist
- Tailor
- Work in orphanages
- Barbers
Nakshatra Padas
| First Pada | Second Pada | Third Pada | Fourth Pada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°40′–30°00′ (1) | 00°00′-03°20′ (2) | 03°20′-06°40′ (2) | 06°40′-10°00′ (2) |
| Navamsa: Sagittarius | Navamsa: Capricorn | Navamsa: Aquarius | Navamsa: Pisces |
| Sound: Ah | Sound: Ee | Sound: Oo | Sound: Ay |
| Keyword: Exploratory | Keyword: Material | Keyword: Humanitarian | Keyword: Manifestation |
| Krittika Nakshatra 1st Pada Characteristics | Krittika Nakshatra 2nd Pada Characteristics |
| Krittika Nakshatra 3rd Pada Characteristics | Krittika Nakshatra 4th Pada Characteristics |
Elements of Krittika Nakshatra
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Star | Krittika Nakshatra |
| Sign | Aries / Taurus |
| Range | 26°40′Aries – 10°00′ in Taurus |
| Diety | Agni (God of Fire) |
| Planet | Sun |
| Meaning | “To be Critical”, “The Cutters” |
| Indication | “The Star of Fire” |
| Symbol | Knife, Blade (Razor), Spear, The Cutter, or a Sharp Instrument |
| Shakti (Power) | Dahana Shakti (The Power to “Burn and Purify or refers to its Power to Sever ties with the Corporal”) |
| Basis Above | To Create Heat |
| Basis Below | To Create Light |
| Desire | To be the Eater of Foods for the Gods |
| Body Part | Hips, Loins and the Crown of the Head (Upper and Back Portions of the Head) |
| Purushartha (Goal) | Kama (Latent Desires, Passion) |
| Category of Star | Misra (Mixed/ Sharp and Soft) |
| Gana (Race) | Rakshasa (Demon) |
| Guna (Quality) | Rajas |
| Varna | Brahmin (Priest) |
| Pancha Mahabhuta | Prithvi (Earth) |
| TriMurthi | Shiva (Dissolve) |
| Animal | Goat (Ram)/ Sheep |
| Bird | Peacock, Crow |
| Tree | Oudumbara, Cluster Fig (Latin Name: Ficus Racemosa) |
| Sounds | A (आ), E (ई), U (उ), Ea (ऐ) |
| Colour | White |
| Tridosha | Kapha (Phlegm or Water + Earth) |
| Yoni (Gender) | Female |
| Direction | North |
| Gotra (Clan) | Angiras (name translates as the “Fiery One”) |
| Direction of Motion | Adho Mukha (Looking Down/ Facing Downwards) |