Krittika is positioned from 26°40' Aries- 10° Taurus.

Krittika translates to "To Be Critical" or "The Cutters".

Krittika is The Star of Fire.

The symbol is a razor, knife, sword, axe, or flame.

The desire of Krittika is to become the eater of food for the gods.

The shakti of Krittika is the power to burn or purify.

The result is purification.

A female goat is the sexual animal for Krittika.

A peacock is the bird symbol.

Krittika is ruled by Agni and Kartikeya.

Krittika is a Sun Nakshatra in the Vimshottari Dasha system.

This Nakshatra is all about cutting. Krittika has precise intelligence. They think quickly and can see through illusions. Krittika is also blunt and straightforward. They tell it like it is and can be counted on for their honesty.

Sometimes, Krittika can get into trouble for their speech. They can talk without thinking. Arguments and confrontations always seem to come their way. Krittka rarely backs down from challenges. They are ready for any mental sparring.

These individuals have a way of guiding others. They can help people purge their negativity. Krittika seeks to remove anything that's unpure. They can easily cut ties. If something gives no results, they will quit and move on. Usually, Krittika individuals can have an obsession that they need to get over. This can be from overindulgence or addiction at worst.

Fire and knives are also used for cooking. Krittika individuals are often food lovers. They can make great critics or connoisseurs. If you want the best options for food, ask a Krittika person for advice. They can sometimes become cooks and chefs themselves.

Peacocks show their colorful feathers when mating. This shows that Krittika people are very attractive. They can possess beautiful or handsome faces and charming personalities. Krittika people also know how to dress well. Some might think of them as show-offs. Their appearance can attract a lot of sexual attention.

Agni is the god of fire. He was depicted as possessing three heads and one body. So, there can be a duality to Krittika. Generally; these individuals are cool, calm, and collected. Yet, they can suddenly become angry if backed into a corner. There's a side to Krittika that can be arrogant, impatient, and overly competitive.

Krittika people are very fiery in nature. They can have a difficult time sitting still. Adventure and engaging activities are necessary for them. Sometimes, Krittika has to curve their impatient qualities. They are highly ambitious and determined to win in life. A Krittika person can be dominant and authoritative.

Kartikeya was a young prince who was fostered by 7 sisters. They protected and nurtured him until he became of age. Kartikeya then became the one to save the other devatas by ending the war against the asuras. He was depicted as riding a peacock.

The story of Kartikeya shows the nurturing and protective qualities of Krittika. Although they might appear tough and stoic, they are very caring people. Krittika people can become foster parents or are simply protective of their loved ones.

This includes their friends. Krittika is related to tribes. Especially in the context of males born under this Nakshatra. Krittika men can be seen surrounded by other men like a tribe of brothers. Stoicism and other masculine principles are related to Krittika.

The Sun doesn't revolve around anything. Everything revolves around the Sun and we need it to survive. In the same way, Krittika people are self-reliant and stoic in nature. They are often the ones who others rely on for support. Especially for the males, there are natural masculine qualities present.

Krittika is keen on standing up for the rights of others. They make great social advocates. In the Aries degrees, there's a huge focus on politics, social justice, leadership, government, and the military.

Krittika is also in Taurus. However, it gives more creative and nurturing qualities. Taurus is also fixed in their decisions and more likely to think with their heart. While Aries gives more courage, self-assertiveness, and the desire to be first.

Still, the strength of Krittika can be seen in both.

Any activities related to sharp instruments or fire are related to Krittika. Such as sewing and fire rituals.