Krittika Nakshatra (कृत्तिका)
Krittika is the 3rd of the 27 nakshatras. Tradition associates it with sharp intellect, courage, purifying honesty and determination.
- Zodiac span
- 26°40′ Mesha (Aries) to 10°00′ Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Ruling planet
- Sun
- Deity
- Agni (fire)
- Symbol
- Razor or flame
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Nadi
- Antya
- Yoni
- Sheep
- Moon sign(s)
- Mesha (Aries) and Vrishabha (Taurus)
Guna Milan with other nakshatras
Typical Ashtakoot scores, using the middle of each nakshatra. Your real score depends on the exact Moon degree (and Manglik needs full charts), so use the free calculator for an exact answer.
Krittika boy, best matches
| Shatabhisha शतभिषा | 31.5/36 | |
| Dhanishta धनिष्ठा | 30.5/36 | |
| Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठा | 28.5/36 | |
| Krittika कृत्तिका | 28/36 | |
| Purva Bhadrapada पूर्वा भाद्रपद | 24.5/36 | |
| Anuradha अनुराधा | 23.5/36 | |
| Chitra चित्रा | 23.5/36 | |
| Pushya पुष्य | 23/36 |
Krittika girl, best matches
| Shatabhisha शतभिषा | 30.5/36 | |
| Dhanishta धनिष्ठा | 29.5/36 | |
| Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठा | 29.5/36 | |
| Krittika कृत्तिका | 28/36 | |
| Anuradha अनुराधा | 24.5/36 | |
| Pushya पुष्य | 24/36 | |
| Purva Bhadrapada पूर्वा भाद्रपद | 23.5/36 | |
| Chitra चित्रा | 22.5/36 |
All 27 scores for a Krittika boy
| Shatabhisha शतभिषा | 31.5/36 | |
| Dhanishta धनिष्ठा | 30.5/36 | |
| Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठा | 28.5/36 | |
| Krittika कृत्तिका | 28/36 | |
| Purva Bhadrapada पूर्वा भाद्रपद | 24.5/36 | |
| Anuradha अनुराधा | 23.5/36 | |
| Chitra चित्रा | 23.5/36 | |
| Pushya पुष्य | 23/36 | |
| Hasta हस्त | 22/36 | |
| Uttara Bhadrapada उत्तरा भाद्रपद | 21/36 | |
| Uttara Phalguni उत्तरा फाल्गुनी | 21/36 | |
| Rohini रोहिणी | 20/36 | |
| Mrigashira मृगशिरा | 19.5/36 | |
| Punarvasu पुनर्वसु | 19.5/36 | |
| Purva Phalguni पूर्वा फाल्गुनी | 19.5/36 | |
| Bharani भरणी | 19/36 | |
| Ashlesha आश्लेषा | Nadi | 18/36 |
| Mula मूल | Bhakoot | 18/36 |
| Ardra आर्द्रा | 17.5/36 | |
| Ashwini अश्विनी | Bhakoot | 17.5/36 |
| Magha मघा | Nadi | 16/36 |
| Vishakha विशाखा | 15.5/36 | |
| Revati रेवती | Nadi | 14/36 |
| Uttara Ashadha उत्तराषाढ़ा | 14/36 | |
| Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढ़ा | 13.5/36 | |
| Swati स्वाति | 12.5/36 | |
| Shravana श्रवण | 11/36 |
Questions people ask
Who is the ruling planet of Krittika nakshatra?
Krittika is ruled by Sun. People born with the Moon here begin life in Sun Mahadasha in the Vimshottari dasha system.
What is the gana and nadi of Krittika?
Krittika belongs to Rakshasa gana and Antya nadi. Its yoni (animal symbol) is the sheep.
Which nakshatras match best with Krittika?
Using each nakshatra’s mid-point, the highest traditional Guna Milan scores for a Krittika boy are with Shatabhisha (31.5), Dhanishta (30.5), Jyeshtha (28.5). Real results depend on the exact Moon degree and the other koota rules, so always check both full birth charts.
Does Krittika have Nadi dosha with Rohini?
Krittika shares Antya nadi with Rohini, Ashlesha, Magha, Swati, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Revati, so the Nadi koota scores 0 with them. Tradition cancels this in several cases (for example the same nakshatra in different charans). See the Nadi dosha page for the rules.
Astrology is a traditional system of interpretation, offered here for reflection. It is not a scientifically proven way to predict events or decide relationships.