Krittika Nakshatra in Vedic Astrology

The 3rd Nakshatra ruled by Sun, it's one fourth part in Aries ruled by Mars and rest in Taruus ruled by Venus

Symbol

A sharp knife or razor

Meaning

One who is cutting or the cutter women

Deity

Agni, the fire god

Location

26.40 Aries to 10.00 Taurus

Stars

Pleiades

Lord

Sun

Varna (Caste)

Brahmin (Priest)

Guna (Quality)

Rajasic (Activity)

Gana (Nature)

Rakshasa (Demonic)

Yoni (Sexual Type)

Sheep

Alphabets

Aa as in Arden, Ee as in Eagle, Oo as in Uzbekistan, Ay as in Elliot

Part of the body: Face, neck, larynx, tonsils, lower jaw.

Diseases: Sharp fever, cerebral meningitis, brain fever, fire accident, pimples, reddish eye, throat troubles, swelling in neck and polypus of the nose.

Profession: Dealing in lands, buildings, related with military, police, medical surgical, defense department, manufacturing chemicals, crackers, explosives, iron and steel utensils, priests and potters. Benefit through government, music, dance, drama, drawings, sculpture, photography, engineer, tax collector, wool dealer, barbers, hair stylists or wig maker.