Which planet rules Krittika nakshatra?

Krittika nakshatra is ruled by Sun in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Sun Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.

What are the symbol and deity of Krittika nakshatra?

The symbol of Krittika is the razor / flame, and its presiding deity is Agni. These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.

How do I know if my Moon is in Krittika nakshatra?

Your janma (birth) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your exact birth time — it depends on your real birth chart, not your sun sign. Compute your chart to find it precisely.

Krittika Nakshatra

Sharp and purifying, ruled by Agni the fire god — cutting through to truth.

Number: 3 of 27
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord): Sun
Presiding deity: Agni
Symbol: Razor / flame

Nature and traits

People associated with Krittika are often described as sharp, determined, purifying and ambitious. As a Sun-ruled nakshatra under Agni, its themes tend to surface most strongly during a Sun planetary period — but how they actually express depends on the whole birth chart, not the nakshatra alone.

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Frequently asked questions

Which planet rules Krittika nakshatra?: Krittika nakshatra is ruled by Sun in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Sun Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.
What are the symbol and deity of Krittika nakshatra?: The symbol of Krittika is the razor / flame, and its presiding deity is Agni. These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.
How do I know if my Moon is in Krittika nakshatra?: Your janma (birth) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your exact birth time — it depends on your real birth chart, not your sun sign. Compute your chart to find it precisely.