Krittika nakshatra
Krittika is nakshatra 3 of 27, spanning 26°40′ Aries to 10°00′ Taurus. Its lord is Sun, so a person born with the Moon in Krittika begins life in the Sun Mahadasha.
At a glance
| Number | 3 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Zodiac signs | Aries, Taurus |
| Ruling planet | Sun (6-year Mahadasha) |
| Yoni (animal) | Sheep (female) |
| Gana | Rakshasa (fierce) |
| Nadi | Antya |
The four padas
Each nakshatra has four quarters (padas) of 3°20′, and each pada falls in a navamsha sign.
| Pada 1 | Aries 26°40′ – 30°00′ |
| Pada 2 | Taurus 0°00′ – 3°20′ |
| Pada 3 | Taurus 3°20′ – 6°40′ |
| Pada 4 | Taurus 6°40′ – 10°00′ |
The sheep yoni
Traditionally associated with gentleness and a preference for company over conflict.
In Kundali matching the sheep and the monkey are traditional adversaries, which lowers the Yoni koota score between the two charts.
How it is used
Dasha: the Moon's position inside Krittika decides how much of the first Sun period remains at birth, and everything after follows the fixed Vimshottari order.
Matching: the nakshatra supplies the Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi kootas of the 36-point Ashtakoota match.
Other nakshatras ruled by Sun: Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha.
Questions
Who is the lord of Krittika nakshatra?
Sun. Its Mahadasha lasts 6 years.
What is the yoni of Krittika nakshatra?
The sheep (female).
Which gana is Krittika nakshatra?
Rakshasa (fierce).