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Krittika
Constitutes 26°40' Aries to 10°00' Taurus
Ruling Planet - Sun
Ruling Deity - Lord Kartikeya & Lord Agni
Symbol - Axe
NATURE AND CHERACTERASTICS:
Having its symbol an axe it also represents razor or any sharp edged instrument like a blade or knife. This symbolism relates to it's innate character of cutting and penetration.
Peacock is the animal associated to Krittika which according to scriptures represents speed.
Krittika is an impulsive Energy, full of swiftness in actions and reactions both. Uses it carefully to cut away ego and ignorance inflicted with a burning instinct.
Lord Kaartikeya, the commander of the Demigods is the son of Goddess Parvati and is bought up by seven wives of seven sages (SaptRishi). It relates to foster care and nurturing of all types; It relates to the care and nurturing of anything in its young, delicate state; It's interesting to note that Moon reaches its Maximum exaltation in the second pad of this fiery Nakshatra.
Lord Agni Deva, the Fire, is the secondary ruler; Relates to a sense of imminent danger, which leads to secrecy seclusion and hiding as a result; On other hand fire also relates to purification process.
An energetic and physically active Nakshatra; assimilates new knowledge; Relates to curiosity and an inclination to venture out into unknown areas; Direct and straightforward approach; don't like to beat about the bush; Have cutting and blunt manners which often offends or intimidates those around them.
Over protective when it comes to relations; Can go any mile or take up any challenge to protect his owns; But sometime this over protection becomes a burden as well.
Good at putting up social graces and do not act in a cutting or sharp manner all the time. They do so only when roused or provoked; Have an extreme temper and peculiarlystartling and sudden way of erupting when their Krittika energy is activated.
Active Nakshatra; Brahmin Caste; Female Nakshatr.
Relates to Hips, Loins and the Crown of Head; Related to East, South-East to South.
Relates to first half of month of Karttika which generally falls in October, early November.
Relates to 6thTithi of waxing and waning phases of Moon.
Remedies - Worship Lord Surya along with the recitation of Gayatri Mantra; Have a reverential attitude towards the seven wives and all mothers & motherly figures around; Chant basic mantra of this Nakshatra – Om Im & Wear all bright fiery colours like gold, orange, red, yellow and variegated colours like those seen on a peacock feather.
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