This page lists all Krittika Nakshatra in the year 2026 with their begin and end timings.
Krittika nakshatra spans from 26°40' Aries to 10°00' Taurus, ruled by the Sun with Agni as deity. The symbol is a sharp blade, representing purification and discernment. Associated with the Pleiades, it combines nurturing protection with fierce determination.
Krittika natives possess razor-sharp intellect and natural perfectionism. They are natural critics and analysts with strong leadership qualities. Their fiery nature makes them passionate about beliefs while maintaining protective instincts toward loved ones.
Exceptional analytical abilities, strong leadership with authority, high standards and excellence pursuit, purifies and improves situations, protective family instincts, excellent teaching capabilities, inspires and motivates others, strong justice sense, sees through deception, organizational skills.
Overly critical and harsh judgment, perfectionist to unrealistic levels, appears cold or insensitive, tendency toward anger, stubborn in opinions, overly controlling, holds others to impossible standards, impatient with underperformers, struggles accepting criticism.
Education and teaching, literary criticism, journalism, research and analysis, quality control, military services, law enforcement, culinary arts, art criticism, management, consulting, spiritual teaching.
Most compatible with Rohini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu. Good with Bharani, Pushya. Moderate with Ashwini, Ashlesha. Caution with Ardra, Swati.