Krittika Nakshatra: Personality, Relationships, and Career

Have you ever met someone with a mind as sharp as a razor, and a straightforward approach that cuts right to the chase? Then that person might just be born under the Krittika nakshatra. Krittika literally means “the cutter”, this nakshatra is known for it’s this special quality. Whether it’s moving on from people, letting go of the past, or starting something new. 

Krittika provides both nourishment and burns away impurities. As it comes under both Aries and taurus zodiac signs, you are both ambitious and grounded. We have tried to cover the core personality, ideal careers, and relationships of Krittika nakshatra.

Krittika Nakshatra Qualities

Personality 

Let’s look at how you can identify a Krittika person in a crowd:

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Sharp and Analytical

When you have this nakshatra rising, or the Sun or Moon are placed in this nakshatra, you are a curious person. It’s like you have an internal fire within you to gain more knowledge. And no matter how much you have learned, you keep exploring new areas.

Straightforward

You are not the type of person to sugarcoat your words. You believe that telling the truth up front is more important than making people feel good. You like to be a perfectionist, and it’s part of your nature to find the root cause of any situation.

Emotionally dependable

When the Krittika natives are not being critical or blunt, they are very caring and nurturing. Just like when fire is out of control. It can cause destruction and burn things down. But when controlled the same fire helps us to live comfortably, cook our food, and give warmth.

Detached

It’s easier for you to move on and select a new path when things are not going your way. You don’t try to hold on to things which no longer align with your purpose or goals. You accept things for what they are and use your energy for more meaningful things.

Career

You are hardworking and like to take up careers which are meaningful and create impact. You want your work to be meaningful and contribute towards a greater cause. You prefer professions which involve interacting with others regularly. Ideal careers which would work well for you are:

• Teachers, personal trainers, professors, and educators
• Jewellers, glassmakers, surgeons, hairdressers or people dealing with sharp tools
• Military, firefighters, police, or people dealing with explosives
• Engineers, architects, or metal workers 

As Lord Agni rules this nakshatra, you can also do well as a chef or baker. Roles related to research, data analysis, and problem-solving are best suited for your analytical skills. To know the best career for you, you’ll also need to look at the tenth house. Or you can consult with expert astrologers at Vedic Meet.

Marriage and Relationships

While you can provide a strong and stable foundation in relationships, your critical nature can lead to arguments. Be aware of how you are communicating your feelings in the relationship. Sometimes, your high expectations can create unnecessary pressure on your partner. Even in times of conflict, try to choose your words wisely. As your direct tone of voice and sharp words can create misunderstandings. In general, you are good at maintaining a balance between emotional sensitivity and practical wisdom. The most compatible nakshatras for you are:

• Jyeshta: This is the most ideal nakshatra to balance your extreme qualities.
• Uttara Phalguni: with people born under the Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, you are able to share a bond of similarity, sharing same goals and ambitions.
• Chitra: is also compatible with your curious nature, however you may have to face some power struggles

Health and Physical Traits

Krittika nakshatra represents the fire element and due to it’s connection with the fire element it controls the metabolism and digestion in body. But when this heat or fire is in excessive, it can lead to health issues. You are likely to go through these health troubles in your life:

Digestive issues: Excess heat can lead to acid reflux, ulcers, indigestion, and burning sensation in stomach

Skin problems: High pitta element also leads to inflammation of skin leading to rashes, redness, and acne. With time, your skin can become more sensitive to heat, and you may experience eczema or psoriasis.

Eye strain: The Sun rules over your eyes and vision. So, you need to take extra precautions, and avoid straining your eyes. 

Fevers: Having a high body temperature means you are more likely to have fever or get infected. Throat and urinary infections are observed most commonly.

High blood pressure: High levels of stress due to your ambitious nature over time, increases your blood pressure. If it’s not balanced, it can affect your heart as well.

You can prevent these diseases by adding these ayurvedic guidelines to your daily routine:

• Maintain hydration by consuming cooling foods and drinks like cucumbers, melons, and coconut water.
• Avoid spicy and oily foods, caffeine, and late night meals.
• Start consuming natural herbs like aloe vera, neem, and brahmi to cool the mind.
• Practice cooling pranayamans like Sheetali pranayama.
• Avoid outdoor sports and going out in the Sun as much as you can.

Remedies

As the Krittika nakshatra lord is Sun, and Agni. It’s important for you to balance this fiery and intense energy in your life. As per astrology, performing these remedies makes you more balanced and less stressed.

• Do surya namaskar and offer water to the Sun, to express respect and gratitude towards the Sun lord. 
• Chanting gayatri mantra daily, also cleanses your mind and body. 
• Fast on Sundays, eating only light and cooling foods.
• Donating oil lamps or ghee. 

The powerful fire of Krittika nakshatra, when channelled in the right direction, has the ability to execute and demand power. However, when unbalanced, you can become over critical of your own self. With consistent efforts and praying to lord Sun, you can unlock your potential achieving fame and success in life.

FAQs

Q1. Who is the lord of the Kritika nakshatra?

The Krittika nakshatra lord is Agni and Lord Kartikeya. Together, these dieties make the energy of this nakshatra powerful and transformative.

Q2. Is Krittika nakshatra good for marriage?

It is considered good for marriage if matched with compatible nakshatras like Jyestha, Uttara Phalguni, and Chitra.  

Q3. What is the dark side of Krittika nakshatra?

Your impatient and your blunt anger can hurt other people. And your fault finding attitude can affect relationships. 

Q4. Which colour is lucky for the Krittika nakshatra?

The lucky colours for this nakshatra are gold, orange, and yellow. 

Q5. Who are the famous people born in this Nakshatra? 

Famous people born under this nakshatra are Indira Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda, and Shah Rukh Khan.