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Nakshatra

Krittika Nakshatra

Krittika is ruled by Sun and its symbol is a blade. It belongs to the Rakshasa (intense) gana, Antya (Kapha) nadi, and Sheep yoni. The Gana, Nadi, and Yoni kootas of Guna Milan rest directly on these.

Ruling planet
Sun
Gana
Rakshasa (intense)
Nadi
Antya (Kapha)
Yoni
Sheep
Symbol
a blade
Deity
Agni

Padas, degrees & syllables

Pada Degrees Syllable
Pada 1 26°40' – 30° A
Pada 2 30° – 33°20' I
Pada 3 33°20' – 36°40' U
Pada 4 36°40' – 40° E

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Yoni Koota

Krittika belongs to the Sheep yoni. The Yoni koota (max 4 points) in Guna Milan assesses physical and instinctive compatibility between two individuals.

The mortal-enemy pairing for Sheep is Monkey. This pair scores 0 in the Yoni koota.

Other nakshatras with Sheep yoni:

What this gana means for matching

Rakshasa (intense) · Deva (divine): A Deva-Rakshasa pairing is traditionally flagged as gana dosha, worth checking closely in a full kundli match.

Rakshasa (intense) · Manushya (human): This pairing is generally considered workable in the Gana koota, without a major red flag.

FAQ

Which planet rules Krittika nakshatra? +

Krittika nakshatra is ruled by Sun.

Which gana and nadi does Krittika nakshatra belong to? +

Krittika belongs to the Rakshasa (intense) gana and Antya (Kapha) nadi. The Gana and Nadi kootas of Guna Milan rest directly on these.

What is the symbol and deity of Krittika nakshatra? +

Krittika's symbol is a blade and its presiding deity is Agni.

What is the yoni of Krittika nakshatra? +

Krittika's yoni is Sheep. Its mortal-enemy yoni pairing in Yoni koota is Monkey.

What are the baby name syllables for Krittika nakshatra? +

The starting syllables for Krittika's four padas are: Pada 1: A, Pada 2: I, Pada 3: U, Pada 4: E.

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