Introduction of Kritika Nakshatra as per Vedic Astrology
Kritika Nakshatra is 3rd nakshatra in Zodiac nakshatra chakra. Kritika Nakshatra starts from 26°40′ Aries sign and lasts till 10° Taurus sign. Sun is the ruling planet of Kritika. Same time 1st pada of Kritika is governed by the planetary force of Mars and the last 3 pada of Kritika are governed by the planetary force of Venus.
In the Vedic Era, Kritika is considered as 1st star. Even right now we use SarvatoBhadra chakra where Kritika is 1st star of Sarvatobhadra. Surya Siddhant also considers Kritika as 1st star. So, definitely, Kritika energy is very important for the beginning of this universe.
According to the Vedic faith, Kritika star has 7 stars and all of them are wives of Spath Rishis. In Astronomy Kritika is an open star cluster called as Pleiades which has 7 bright stars which is making shapes like a knife or necklace or axe. The name of stars are listed below
- 27 Tauri (Atlas)
- Eta Tauri (Alcyone)
- 23 Tauri (Merope)
- 17 Tauri (Electra)
- 28 Tauri (Pleione)
- 19 Tauri (Taygeta)
- 20 Tauri (Maia)
All this name is according to modern Astronomy. In this star Eta Tauri or Alcyone is the brightest star.
Classical ways, especially in south India 7 Kritika is the name of 7 mother Goddess
- Poleramma
- Ankamma
- Muthyal-amma
- Dilli Polasi
- Bangaramma
- Mathamma
- Renuka.
Apart from this seven kritika also name as Siva, Sambhuti, Priti, Sannati, Ksama, Anasuya, Arundati (not in Kritika group). All of them are wives of saptrishi.
Kritika star is famous for deciding timing at night by village farmers at nights in old days. It is also known as Chatar Patar Ka Jhumka or Katchariya by Indian farmers. Kritika is also known as Hutashan, Agni or Bahula or Ath Turaiya.
Symbol of Kritika Nakshatra
The word Kritika comes from Krtta or Kartati and its simple meaning is cutters or one who cuts. The visible symbol of Kritika in sky is similar to an ancient’s knife or axe or chura. As we said due to the bright star it looks similar to a necklace in the sky.
Agani is a deity so it is frequently represented by flame. In similar ways Kartikeya is diet so the symbol may be Peacock. Symbol of Kritika indicates his cutting or sharp abilities. Flame indicates energies. Peacock is indicating power and position with status. So, the overall symbol of Krittika is indicating sharp & cutting energies.
Deity of Kritika Nakshatra
Lord Kartikey is the Prime deity of Kritika due to his name. Lord Kartikeya is Son of Shiva and Mata Parvati. He is also the commander-in-chief of Gods. Agani is another deity of Kritika Nakshtra.
So, Kritika Nakshatra has leadership qualities with knowledge of all sorts of war tactics or weapons. They are full of energies of fire. It is very impossible to control of holding the energies of Kritika nakshatra as per the mythology of the birth of Kartikey. But Kritika can manage any sort of energies of this universe, just like they hold the energies of lord Shiva & goddess Parvati.
Kritika can also help transform any destructive energies to constructive or weapons-like energies. Due to the luminance power of Agnidev, Kritika can destroy the darkness with the help of a knife having the sharpness of light. This means it can bring clarity in any matter.
Kritika Nakshatra Pada
- 1st Pada of Kritika in Mesh Rashi and goes to Sagittarius Navmasa. So, 1st pada lord is Jupiter and Gana is Rakshasa. The letter of 1st Pada is “A”.
- 2nd Pada of Kritika in Taurus sign and goes to Capricorn Navmasa. Lord of 2nd pada is Saturn and Gana is Manushya. The letter of 2nd Pada is “E”.
- 3rd Pada of Kritika in Taurus sign and goes to Aquarius Navmasa. Lord of 3rd Pada is Saturn and Gana is Rakshasa. The letter of 3rd pada is ‘U’.
- 4th pada of Kritika in Taurus sign & goes to Pisces Navmasa. Lord of 4th pada is Jupiter and Gana is Dev. The letter of 4th Pada is “I or Ai”.
Physique of Native having Kritika nakshatra
Native with Kritika Nakshatra has an attractive personality & charming looks. He has medium height and broad shoulders. His body has muscular constitutions.
Nadi of Kritika Nakshatra is Antya Nadi
Kritika nakshatra has Antya nadi. Antya Nakshatra have Kapha prakriti. So, they can frequently suffer from Kapha dosha. They need to be careful regarding the excess consumption of foods related to Kapha Prakriti.
They have a Practical approach but an emotional touch on nature. They will show some rigid attitudes with flexible ways.
Kritika Nakshatra has Sanhara Prakriti & Mahesh in Trimurti concept
Kritika Nakshatra has Samhara Nakshatra. Lord Mahesh will be related to Samhara Nakshatra. So, Samhara nakshatra will be blessed with lord Shiva. Destruction or dissolution of any work will be considered good in Samhara nakshatra. Samhara nakshatra will be indicating the ending or finishing of any acts.
Any planets placed in Kritika Nakshatra will use their natural significance for any sort of destructive or dissolving activity. The planet will cause loss, discontinuity or end of any events.
Kritika Nakshatra has Brahman Caste as per Astrology
Due to Brahmana nakshatra, Kritika is naturally inclined towards philosophy, higher sorts of knowledge, inventions, and having higher status or reputed status in society. They will be kind & liberal attitude.
That’s why Kritika is getting success in philosophy-related works. They may be good advisors and successful in the ritual-related activity. Native may be quite intelligent in logical acts.
Kritika the Active Nakshatra
Kritika has active nature. Generally, they will be energetic in their behaviours. Always in working modes with the advantage of quick response. They will accelerate the significance of the planet.
Any planet placed in Kritika nakshatra will increase its natural significance. They will get some extra willpower to give their results. Results may be either good or bad depending on planet placement in the chart.
Lochan or eyes of Kritika is Sulochan
Kritika Drishti has Sulochan Drishti. Lochan is useful to get information about Lost items.
Sulochan nakshatra’s behaviour is just opposite to their name. Any item lost during Sulochan nakshatra will be never found. Even you don’t get information about your lost items.
Adhomukhi Nakshatra Kritika has downwards Drishti
Kritika is Adhomukhi by Drishti. Adhomukhi Nakshatra has the power to downwards energy. Any planet placed in adhomukhi nakshatra will reduce its capacity as per as time passed. So, Natural malefic in Adhomukhi nakshatra will be more malefic as per as time passed. In the same way, natural beneficial will be less beneficial as time passed.
- Native with adhomukhi birth moon is good in research-oriented works. They can do deep concentrations on any topic.
- Kritika will be good at plannings of destructive activity. They can be good at making war tactics.
- In the same way experts in doing underground works or activities.
- Adhomukhi native will be best in criticizing. So, they can be good in logical or legal activities.
- Such natives can easily point out weak points of any matter. That’s why they can be very good testers of any matter.
Kritika has Mishrit (Mixed) nature
Mixed nakshatra will show mixed nature. Apart from this, they will show a balance or flexible attitude. The native will treat equally to all his friends & enemies. Sometimes they show aggression and sometimes soft attitudes.
- Any sort of fire-related activity, such as kitchen work, boiler-related activity, havan, or furnace-related activity.
- Electricity-related activities such as welding, melting activity, etc.
- Mixed nakshatra is good for arrangements of material for auspicious acts such as marriage etc.
- Architecture, dancing, design or photocopy-related activity.
- Other’s ordinary activities can be done in mixed nakshatra
- Any sort of preparing medicine activity can be done on the day of the mixed nakshatra.
Some important points about Kritika Nakshatra
- Kritika Nakshatra is female Nakshatra. That’s why Kritika Nakshatra shows the qualities of females. But in practice Kritika will possess qualities like a mother.
- Gana of Kritika has Rakshasa Gana.
- Kritika nakshatra has Rajasic by nature.
- Kritika nakshatra has Mesh (Sheep) Yoni.
- In five elements concepts, Kritika nakshatra belongs to Earth elements.
- Body parts related to Kritika nakshatra are heads, lips and teeth.
- Kritika nakshatra is related to Kapha dosha.
- Paya of Kritika nakshatra is Iron Paya. Iron Paya is considered as malefic in nature.
Nature & Character of Kritika Nakshatra as per Vedic astrology
Kritika Nakshatra has intellectual ability. He has a sharp attitude and a cut to cut edge attitude. Native may have brilliant insight about any matter. He has excellent abilities in analysis, accurate assessment of any matters and rapid overview in any circumstances.
Same time native has very sharp logical abilities. He may debate on any subject in very little time. That’s mean native can accumulate proper knowledge in very little time.
He may be easily & quickly digest any concepts or ideas. Same time he has a tendency to accumulate knowledge by self-effort in minimum time. He has a tendency to find the root cause of any actions. He may act to the point on any matters or follow planned actions.
Kritika is correlated with a sharp knife. So, Kritika has a sharp & cunning attitude. They are too much criticizing attitude. Such people always try to find your faults to humiliate you. He doesn’t tolerate a little bit.
Kritika will show ego & self-respects. He never compromises with their faith & rules. Such people have so much honesty or morality which may cause their failure or struggles. They don’t change their own self according to circumstances. That’s why Kritika native most of the times faces critical situations in their lives.
Kritika means cut off or divisions. That’s why Kritika may cause separation from their near or dear ones. Because their criticizing nature makes him quarrelsome. They have harsh behaviour but are good at social acts.
Such people may have a clear cut attitude towards any matter. He has an aggressive attitude and a rapid response nature. During a loss of his passions, his temperament will be very high just like fire in its extreme stage.
But on normal days, he is very social and shows affliction towards music and literature. He has a good name & fame. Such native may also be able to attract the public through their nature.
Kritika native may have an internally caring nature. Because Kritika has a maternal nature. So, native may have nurturance and maternal nature. Because of that native may be fierce by nature from the outer side but motherly nature from internally.
Kritika native needs the motivation to act properly. Means Kritika has the nature to stay calm until they are not motivated towards any acts. That’s why they seem irresponsible. But they have internal awareness towards any matters. That’s why they can respond quickly.
Native may face blaming due to his criticizing attitude. They may have destructive acts for any sort of constructive matters. But he may catch lies of others. His has moody by nature.
As per classical, Kritika native’s has happy marriage life. His wife may be skilful. Native may have a love marriage. But in practical any planet in Kritika who is attached to marriage significant in the chart may cause separation or divorce. Because that planet may lead towards arguments or ego problems or critical differences among native.
Apart from all the above, Kritika can generate a true form of spiritual awakening. Because lord Agani has the power to bring true enlightenment in any subject. Spirituality always needs true enlightenment.
Profession related to Kritika nakshatra as per Vedic astrology
- Administration jobs, leadership jobs, Mnc jobs
- Medicine or medical jobs or surgeons,
- Yarn, cotton related jobs or business
- Fire related works, Fire rituals, Fire departments
- Weapons or explosive jobs, Force, Police, sharp instruments maker
- Spiritual, Astrologer, Occult or healing related jobs, Meta physician, teacher
- Butcher, Tailor, Barbers,
- Drilling related jobs, Carpenter, Engineering jobs or technical jobs
- Ornaments, Jewelry, Goldsmith jobs
- Lawyer, Critics
Places related to Kritika Nakshatra
- Places with hot climates
- Factory where use of fire chimney
- Engineering places where use of sharp instruments
- Authorities place
- Explosive or weapons place, Minning or drilling area
- War zones or military places
Health problems due to Kritika Nakshatra
- High fiver or other body heat issues such as pimples
- Virus related disease
- Injuries, wounds, accidents
- Fire incidents or explosive injuries
- Eyes disease, throat infections
Comfortabilities with Kritika nakshatra as per Navtara concept
As we know that 8th & 9th star is considered as friend & best friend in Navtara Concept. Kritika Nakshatra belongs to Sun. So, best comfortable with Star with nakshatra of Ketu & Venus. Same time also comfortable with other Sun stars.
3rd, 5th & 7th star is considered as dangerous star. That’s why uncomfortable with Mars, Jupiter, Mercury ruling stars.
2nd, 4th & 6th start is consider neutral for any stars. So, Kritika may be neutral for Moon, Rahu & Saturn ruling stars.
- Best comfortable Star – Ashwani, Bharani, Kritika, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Uttar Phalguni, Moola, Purva Ashada, Uttara Ashada
- Neutral Star – Rohani, Adra, Pushya, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Sravana, Shatbhisha, Uttara Bhadra
- Uncomfortable Star- Mrighshira, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyestha, Dhanista, Purva Bhadra, Revati
Others important star for Kritika Nakshatra
- Karma star (10th star) – Uttara Phalguni
- Abhishek star (27th star) – Bharni
- Desh or Rajya Star (26th star) – Ashwani
- Vainashik Tara or most dangerous star (23th star) – Purva Bhadra
- Sangjhatika Tara or Star for destruction (16th star) – Jyeshtha
Use of Kritika Nakshatra in Muhurta
Auspicious Activities
- Fire rituals such as Havan
- Ring ceromancy
- Destructive acts
- Military activities, war decisions
- Starting planned litigations
- Sells or Permanent sells
- Arrangements work for auspicious activities
- Minning of minerals
- Cutting of crops
Inauspicious Acts
- Giving loan to anyone. Because lack of chance to return
- Making store or accumulating of foods or other items
- Making boats or other water-based activities
