Razor/Flame

Krittika (कृत्तिका / कृत्तिका)

Deity: Agni • Fire God, Kartikeya

Mishr

Overview

Ruling Planet	Sun
Gana	Rakshasa
Element	Earth
Guna	Rajas
Gender	Feminine
Caste	Brahmin
Purushartha	Kama
Animal Symbol	Sheep
Quality	Sharp, purifying

Astronomical Span

Degree Range	26.666666° — 40°
Rashi	Aries Taurus

Four Padas (Quarters)

Pada	Degree Range	Rashi	Ruling Planet	Syllables
1	26.666666° — 30°	Aries	Mars	A
2	0° — 3.333333°	Taurus	Venus	I
3	3.333333° — 6.666666°	Taurus	Venus	U
4	6.666666° — 10°	Taurus	Venus	E

Traits & Nature

Positive Traits

Sharp intellectPurifyingCourageousFamous

Challenging Traits

Sharp tongueCriticalAggressive

Mythology & Deity

Deity	Agni
Associated	Fire God, Kartikeya

Story

Pleiades, foster mothers of Kartikeya, purifying fire

Symbolism

Purification, fame, cutting obstacles

Spiritual Lesson

Cut through illusions

Domain Effects

Sharp, purifying, cutting. Like fire that both destroys and purifies. Excellent for cutting through obstacles and achieving fame.

General70/100

sharp, cutting, purifying, fame, clarity

Career85/100

cutting obstacles, clarity, fame, leadership, decisive action

Love45/100

sharp words, clarity, cutting ties

Finance75/100

cutting losses, clarity, decisive trades

Health90/100

surgery, cutting, purification, elimination

Spiritual80/100

purification, fire rituals, cutting ego, clarity

Classical Reference

Krittika cuts like a razor and purifies like fire. Excellent for surgery, purification, and cutting obstacles to fame. - Brihat Samhita

Modern Application

Schedule surgeries, make sharp business decisions, have direct conversations, perform fire ceremonies, seek public recognition.

Muhurta (Auspicious Timing)

Favorable Activities

SurgeryCutting obstaclesFameFire ritualsAll surgical proceduresFire rituals (homa/havan)Cutting through obstaclesSeeking fame and recognitionDecisive leadershipEliminating wasteSharp decision-makingPurification practicesCutting ties with negative influencesDirect communication

Unfavorable Activities

DiplomacyGentle negotiationsDiplomacy and subtletyGentle romanceBuilding team harmonyPatience-requiring activitiesSoft approachesMarriage ceremonies (too sharp)

Decisive action

Mantras & Sounds

Beeja Mantra	Om Agnaye Namah
Simple Mantra	Om Krittikabhyah Namaha
Mantra Count	108

Syllables

AIUE

Body & Health

Body Parts	Hips, Loins
Common Ailments	Digestive fire, Fevers, Inflammation

Compatibility

Colors

White

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Alternatives: Cream

Suitable Vocations

SurgeryMilitaryCriticsTeachers

Special Notes

Spans two rashis
Purifying
Fame