Krittika Nakshatra - General Info, Characteristics & Compatibility

The celestial presence of Krittika Nakshatra is marked by a cluster of seven stars, also known as Pleadius. With God of fire or 'agni', being
its ruling deity, Krittika Nakshatra is supposed to be the source of energy and power.
Basic information about Krittika Birth Star
Krittika which in Sanskrit also means 'critical' endows Krittika Nakshatra with the characteristics of enquiry and ability to detect minute
causes of imperfection. This penetrating ability to discern and detect are the leading Krittika Nakshatra characteristics. Any imperfection
that stands in the way of success comes under the characteristic scanner of Krittika Nakshatra. Guided by the planetary lord Mars and the
guarding deity of Fire, Krittika Nakshatra is more prone to reflecting the dominating influence of 'Agni'. Cosmic location of Krittika
Nakshatra also accounts for its innate characteristic of transcending the realm of physical energy.
General characteristics of Krittika Nakshatra
Personality traits of natives born under the birth star of Krittika include enhanced insistence on perfection and that of fine sense of discern
ability. Generally intolerant towards imperfections and shortcomings natives of this nakshatra imbibes in their personality traits blunt
straightforwardness. With 'Agni' as their ruling deity, they display the glowing energy and fiery bluntness. This fiery element is also
reflected in their extremes of temper when provoked. Their rage or anger is generally short lived and non revengeful in essence. On
account of the Nakshatra's cosmic placement, natives governed by Krittika Nakshatra are liable to spiritual transformation with an eye on
purification and need for severing physical bonds.
In their Behavioral characteristics, natives born under the guarding influence of Krittika Nakshatra generally display a blend of sternness
and affection, with their stern external camouflaging their innately feminine characteristics of warmth, care and protection. Essentially
caring and protective by nature, they exude a lot of warmth and vibrancy in their social interactions. With their sharply intimidating
behavioral characteristics they are good at putting an end to different forms of nuisance. People seek refuge and protection in their
intimidating strength and support. They display exceptional ability in arguments backed up by logic and reason.
Positive traits of people born under Krittika Nakshatra include honesty, frankness and innate ability to elicit faith and respect of people
around. Their protective ability, independence and fiery determination and insistence on protection are some of their other positive traits.
They are extremely hard working and effort centric.
Their uninhibited frankness and tendency towards fault finding rank amongst their leading negative traits. At times they become socially
unpopular and center of negative criticism on account of their bluntness. Their external display of anger and lack of diplomacy also count
amongst their negative traits. Sometimes they are unable to attune themselves to the changing needs of time.
Career Options for Krittika Nakshatra Born People
Natives of Krittika Nakshatra prosper as administrators, leaders and lawyers. It is astrologically accepted that natives of Krittika Nakshatra
excel in career opportunities away from their home land. Though business based on partnership can never be his cup of tea, he/she can
excel in business related to yarn, artistic goods and medicines. They also excel in careers pertaining to medicine, engineering and
draftsmanship.
Krittika Nakshatra Compatibility and Incompatibility
Symbolizing the yoni of a female sheep, Krittika Nakshatra is instinctively compatible with its male counterpart influencing 'Pushyami
Nakshatra'.The nakshatras, 'Chitra', 'Vishakkha', 'Dhanistha' and 'Purvavadrapada' are considered incompatible in respect of Krittika
Nakshatra on grounds of the underlying incompatibility in terms of their creative source or 'yoni'. It is worth noting that sheep symbolic of
Krittika Nakshatra is essentially hostile to tiger and lion symbolizing the list of incompatible nakshatras. Based on the similar principle
male and female buffaloes enshrined by Svati and Hasta Nakshatras are compatible with Krittika Nakshatra.