KRITTIKA

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 leadingnegative 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 career 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.

KRITTIKA NAKSHATRA

Male Natives

1. Physical features:Normally he is of middle stature. However, native with Saturn's aspect to this segment has a tall body. His nose is prominent and his eyes sympathetic, neck thick and stout, solidly built body with big shoulders and well developed muscles, countenance peaceful and his behavior respectful. He has a commanding appearance.

2. Character and general events: While he is on the one hand very intelligent, on the other hand he cannot pursues any goal for long. In other words he easily gets bored with any particular thing and jump upon another without knowing the pros and cons. He is capable of rendering good advice and tells others the way out for any problem. But in his own life, he does what he thinks at a particular time.

He will discard any friendship if that friendship questions his ego and freedom. But at the same time he does not like to achieve name, fame and wealth through unfair means or at the mercy of others. His needs or wants are not beyond reason nor his accumulations always spectacular, although his money making abilities are often phenomenal, his motivation however derives from an emphatic wish to remain free from obligations. He cannot find fault in his own action. Optimism followed with self-pride is one of the characteristics of these persons. He is determined to go ahead with great energy and shows his stubborn and tenacious nature.

Orthodoxy and monotheism are combined in him i.e. while he is orthodox he does not believe in age-old blind belief and customs. Persistent effort and hard work are his motto. He is eager to render some positive service to the world but he cannot shine for longer period. He involves himself in public life sincerely but loss and failures are ultimate gain. This drawback is attributable to lack of ability to move according to the situation.

He tries to impose certain restriction and control through self-assessment and modify them according to his sweet will. Once a promise is made, it will be carried out at any cost.

In the public life he can attain name, fame and respect. Excess of sincerity will be the means of his downfall. Frustrations start hunting him even on small matters and lead him to outburst. Once he got heated up, subsequent steps will be dangerous. Hence he has to observe maximum mental balance and keep away the out bursting temperament. Remarkable ability will be shown in arguments and counter arguments with reasoning. It is quite often seen that these types of persons will be bereft of truth and money, undertakes unnecessary travel. They are thankless and will utter cruel words.

3. Education, source of earning/profession: Mostly Krittika born will not stay in the hometown. That means his livelihood will be in the foreign land. When I say foreign, it is not necessary that it should be a foreign country. Foreign land means a little away from the place where he is born. Partnership business is not suitable to him.e derives benefits from the government. Engineer, doctor specialised in venereal diseases, treasury department, 
draftsman. In case the native is interested in business he can derive maximum benefits from the yarn export, medicines and decorative industries. A large legacy at any part of his life is awaiting for him. He is very slow in any work. Hence for success in life, he is advised to increase the speed while doing any work as otherwise he may be dragged behind others.

4. Family life: He is generally lucky in his married life. His spouse will be expert in household administration, dedicated and devoted, faithful and virtuous. With all these plus points, health of the spouse will be a concern for him and / or circumstances may so be created that he has to quite often live separately. When I say separation, it may be due to work or due to ill health to either of the family members i.e. parents of the spouse etc. and not due to disharmony between the couple.

While he has to confront with many obstacles in various walks of life, he will be contended and lucky in the family field, where he enjoys the utmost satisfaction and peace.

He is more attached to mother. Among his co-borns, the native will enjoy more favor and love from the mother. While his father will be a pious man and well-known person, the native cannot enjoy comforts and benefits from father. His life up to 50 years of age will be full of trial and have to face frequent changes in surroundings. However, period between 25 years and 35 years and 50 years and 56 years will be very good.

Love marriage is indicated to the native. Sometimes, it has been found that Krittika born marries a girl known to his family.

5. Health: He has good appetite but he cannot has a systematic food habit. Diseases to which he is prone to are dental problem, weak eyesight, tuberculosis, wind and piles, brain fever, accident, wounds, malaria or cerebral meningitis.

Whatever may be the condition of his health, whether good or bad, neither he is afraid of any disease nor he is ready to observe daily care of his health.

Female Natives

1. Physical Features:She will have a clean body, medium height and extremely beautiful up to her 27th years of age. Thereafter, due to sudden psychological or circumstantial changes, her beauty slowly starts fading.

2. Character and general events: While she is not completely loveless, she will not subdue to the pressure of others. Therefore, mentally she has to suffer. She is fond of quarrels. She expresses arrogance not only in her appearance but also in the domestic environment.

3. Education, sources of income/profession: Normally only a very few percentage of Krittika females are highly educated. She earns by working in the paddy field, agriculture field, fisheries and other small-scale industries. When the birth is in the 1st degree of Krittika or 12 to 13.20 degree of Krittika, the native becomes highly learned and she may be an Administrative Office, Doctor or Chemical Engineer or a Teacher. She also earns as a musician or artist, tailor or from leather products.

4. Family life: She cannot enjoy full comforts of her husband. In some cases childlessness or separation from husband is also indicated and in few cases no marriage takes place. In case marriage does not takes place in early age, in several cases it has been that her 37th year is good for marriage. She will not keep cordial relation with relatives as a sense of suppression and subordination is rampant in mind. Truth is that these females live in an illusion world and they show discourtesy to the people who actually are their well wishes. Ultimately a secluded life is in store for them.

5. Health: Health will be severely afflicted either due to excess work or lack of mental peace. Glandular tuberculosis has also been noticed.