Key attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Sun (6-year dasha) |
| Rashi span | Mesha–Vrishabha |
| Gana (temperament) | Rakshasa |
| Nadi | Antya |
| Yoni (symbol) | Goat |
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Krittika Nakshatra (3 of 27)
Krittika nakshatra (#3 of 27): ruling planet Sun, Rakshasa gana, Antya nadi, Goat yoni. Personality, strengths and matching guide.
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Overview
Krittika is the 3rd of 27 lunar mansions, spanning Mesha–Vrishabha, ruled by Sun with Rakshasa gana and Antya nadi.
The 4 padas of Krittika
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa (D9) | Pada lord | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 26°40′–30°00′ | Dhanu | Jupiter | A |
| Pada 2 | 30°00′–33°20′ | Makara | Saturn | Ee |
| Pada 3 | 33°20′–36°40′ | Kumbha | Saturn | U |
| Pada 4 | 36°40′–40°00′ | Meena | Jupiter | Ay |
Each pada is exactly one navamsa (3°20′), so the pada sets the D9 sign that refines a reading. The name syllable (akshar) is the traditional avakahada-chakra starting sound for a baby born in that pada — see baby names for Krittika →.
Essence of Krittika
Krittika's flame cuts and purifies. You have a truth-teller's edge and a craftsman's standards — heat that, well-directed, forges remarkable things.
People born in Krittika carry the Rakshasa temperament and Goat yoni symbolism. In marriage matching, Antya nadi pairings need a careful check for nadi dosha and its classical cancellations — never a verdict from the nakshatra name alone.
Compatibility shortlist
Nakshatras often cross-checked with Krittika in classical gun milan (starting points — always verify with the full 36-gun calculator):
Matching notes
In kundli milan, Krittika's Rakshasa gana, Antya nadi and Goat yoni each enter the 36-gun count. Same-nadi pairings create nadi dosha (with classical cancellations); yoni compatibility follows the traditional animal-friendship grid. The only reliable way to read it is the full ashtakoota — run one free below.
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FAQ
What is Krittika nakshatra good for?
Krittika (Rakshasa gana, Antya nadi) is classically associated with Krittika's flame cuts and purifies. You have a truth-teller's edge and a craftsman's standards — heat that, well-directe — read in the context of the full birth chart, not in isolation.
Which nakshatras match well with Krittika?
In gun milan, Krittika's Rakshasa gana and Goat yoni are compared koota-by-koota. Classical shortlists often include Ashlesha, Magha, Uttara Phalguni — but the full 36-gun score is the only reliable check.
What is the ruling planet of Krittika?
Sun rules Krittika in the vimshottari dasha system (6 years in the 120-year cycle).
What are the name letters (akshar) for Krittika nakshatra?
Babies born in Krittika are traditionally named starting with A, Ee, U, Ay — one syllable per pada (1–4), from the avakahada chakra. See our Krittika baby-name list for examples.