Krittika Nakshatra

Krittika is also known as "Star of Fire" ( where Power is Born) extends from 26°40' Aries to 10°00' Taurus. This star als means "One who Cuts / Cutters".

Shape: Group of 7 Stars as forming a 'Necklace' huddled together in the star cluster of pleiades. They are (a) 27-Tauri (Atlas); (b) Eta-Tauri (Alcyone); (c) 23-Tauri (Merope); (d) 17-Tauri (Electra); (e) 28-Tauri (Pleione); (f) 19-Tauri (Taygeta); (g) 20-Tauri (Maia).

Symbol: Axe, Razor or Sharp-edged instrumental like a blade. 

Diety: Agni (God of Fire).

Body-parts: Hips, Loins and Crown of the Head.

Gotra (Celestial Lineage): Sage Angiras (the Fiery One).

Nature: Krittika burns up negativity, purifies what is mixed rules War, Battles and Disputes. Commander, Fighter, Foster Mother, Luster, Glow of Power, Clever in Trade, Mole on Right Chest, Good Consumer of Food and Nurturing of all types.

While these are very intelligent on one hand, they cannot pursue any goal for long on the other hand. In other words he easily gets bored with a particular thing and switches to another one without weighing the pros and cons. 

Optimism followed with self-pride is one of the characteristics strongly displayed. They are determined to go ahead with great energy and shows a stubborn and tenacious nature. He/she will discard any friendship if it confronts his ego and freedom. At the same time they would not like to achieve name, fame and wealth through unfair means or at the mercy of others.

these are more attached and close to his mother. Among his co-borns, the native will enjoy more favor and love from his mother. While his father will be a pious man and well-known person, the native cannot enjoy his father’s comforts and benefits. His life up to 50 years of age will be full of trial and he faces frequent changes in his surroundings.

Quarters (Padas):

1st Pada: Highly Moralistic, Generous & Altruistic. Planets here give a lot of Will Power, Strength and Stamina.

2nd Pada: More Materialistic nature.

3rd Pada: Humanitarian, Promotes all type of Learning.

4th Pada: Promotes Group work of all types. More Creative.

Professions: Critics, Managers, Lawyers, Judges, Surgeons, Black-Smiths, Jewellers, Glass-makers, Orphanages, Tailors, Gold Diggers & Miners, Cooks of all Varieties.

Places: Hot Climates, Deserts & Arid Lands, Agriculture Lands, Meadows, Military Bases & Testing grounds, Rehabilitation centres, Mines, Government buildings.

Mantras: "Om Im", "Om Oo" & "Om U" (recite 108 times when Moon transit in this star).

Sexual Animal: Sheep/Goat.