Krittika in a birth chart
Your birth nakshatra (janma nakshatra) is the one the Moon was in when you were born. With Krittika, the Moon is in Aries (Mesha) or Taurus (Vrishabha), and Sun rules the first dasha of your life in the Vimshottari system, which is why your Mahadasha sequence starts with Sun. In Kundli matching, its Rakshasa gana, Sheep yoni and Antya nadi count for 18 of the 36 points.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Krittika nakshatra?
Sun. People born with the Moon in Krittika begin life in the Sun Mahadasha.
Which rashi is Krittika nakshatra in?
Krittika spans 26°40′ Aries to 10°00′ Taurus, so its rashi is Aries (Mesha) and Taurus (Vrishabha). The pada decides which one.
What are the name letters for Krittika nakshatra?
By pada: A, I, U, E. Names for a child are traditionally begun with the sound of the birth pada.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Krittika?
Rakshasa gana, Sheep yoni and Antya nadi. These are compared in Kundli matching.
Who is the deity of Krittika?
Agni, the fire god; its symbol is a razor or flame.