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Krittika Nakshatra

Star number 3 — purifying fire and sharp discernment.

Ruling planetSun
DeityAgni
GanaRakshasa
AnimalSheep
NadiAntya
SymbolRazor / flame

Nature

Krittika people have sharp minds, strong opinions and a direct way of speaking. You cut through confusion and want things clean and right. Warmth is there beneath the fire; soften your speech and criticism.

Suitable careers

Administration, military, cooking, editing, teaching, surgery.

Health

Digestion, eyes and body heat.

Name syllables

A, I, U, E — the first sounds of the name for each pada.

Mantra

Om Agnaye Namah

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