Krittika, the one who cuts.

Planetary Ruler: Sun
Sign Ruler: Aries, Taurus
Deity: Agni
Motivation: Kama 
Star: Pleiades

Krittika (6°40’ Aries — 10°00’ Taurus) 

Padas: 26°40–0°00′ Sagittarius | 0°00–3°20′ Capricorn | 3°20′-6°40′ Aquarius | 6° 40′-10°00′ Pisces

Krittika is the 3rd Nakshatra, translating to ‘the one who cuts’. Its symbol is a knife or sharp object, representing the sharp outlook and straightforward attitude Krittika has. Being in the sign of Aries and Taurus, Krittika is known to be quite headstrong with their motivation and beliefs. They are highly driven to reach their goals and go towards a certain perfection in what they do, preferring to work in a certain way or order. Similar to their name Krittika, they are known to be stubborn with strong opinions. They have a 'critical' approach, but with the aim of striving others towards betterment, more so, towards their view of perfection.

The Deity is  Agni, who is known as the God of fire. Krittika's planetary ruler the Sun, also represents fire. Fire is very hot, pure, and direct. It is a light that the world cannot hide away from, showing the capability that Krittika has with revealing what is hidden. Krittika can bring a sense of originality and drive, showing their authentic manner. There is a certain dislike for what is not real or truthful within them and around them, they have this natural inclination to go towards others who are true and authentic. Like the burning nature of the Sun, Krittika can release their expression in straightforward ways which can come across quite strong to others. They act in a militant way and are very good at multitasking.

Deity: The Deity Agni is the God of fire. He was known as the mouth of the Gods and heavens, described to have two heads and seven tongues. One of his heads was known to face the earth, the other head was known to face the heavens. His two heads and seven tongues show Krittika has many desires, some of which are towards the material earth which fulfills their senses, and the other which is pure and truthful, fulfilling their desire to purify and eliminate.

Agni was named the mouth to the heavens. Natives of Krittika also have a need to learn how to purify their own unhealthy desires toward a purer nature. As they have many strong desires in connection to their senses. The fire God, Agni is fierce and quick when eliminating, showing the sharp and critical side of Krittika. However, fire does not only burn things away but is used to create, so it also shows the creative side that Krittika is capable of. They possess a natural ability to shine, stand out and bring things to completion.

What does Krittika represent?

Krittika possesses the capability that can help shine light upon what is not genuine, they can shred away illusions on a larger scale, capable of revealing truth and leading others to purification as well as themselves.

Aries is the 1st sign of the zodiac, representing new beginnings. There is a sense of innocence and purity within Aries. Ruled by Mars, the God of war and named the red planet represents Aries's fiery nature and its capacity to take quick action. Fire shows light, purity, and energy. Aries like Mars have a fighting spirit and don’t get discouraged easily, they aren’t afraid to experience and defeat new challenges quickly with only the end goal in mind. Being the 1st sign of the zodiac, they can naturally put themselves first and easily become excited with new projects, sometimes making impulsive decisions. They can be impatient but always find a way to inspire others with their confidence, optimism, and encouraging energy and drive.

Taurus:

Ruled by Venus. Tauruans know how to take their time to appreciate all the material comforts of life. They are built on stability and are very grounded, patient and determined. Taurus love good food, nature, creativity, romance, music, and anything connected to the five senses. Known for being stubborn they can be very committed to their own goals and stay determined to reach them their own way. Being an earth sign like Virgo and Capricorn, Taurus have great ability to see things in a practical and realistic way. They find it easier to work in a routine and find stability through the balance of work and pleasure. They can get stuck in their comfort zones and habits and should try not to over-indulge too much in life pleasures. (Also read 2nd house)

Sun:

The Sun is at the center of the universe, all the planets revolve around the Sun. It represents light, warmth, life, purity, purpose, and vitality. The Sun is at the center of where we find a great sense of purpose. In our charts the Sun sign will show what fuels our ego, where our soul finds true meaning and belonging, showing us who we are learning to become, and how we want to proceed in attaining our personal goals.

Krittika and the Sun:

The planetary ruler of Krittika is the Sun, a hot planet made of fire. It is the purest and most direct energy in our solar system. Krittika like the Sun can be hot-headed, blunt, and has a need to get right to the point. They are fast like burning flames and will not burn out easily when working towards tasks and goals. They make great leaders and can manage others, taking on several tasks at the same time.

The Sun is bright during the day and full of energy, endurance can be seen within Krittika. They have a capability of great stamina that helps them achieve their goals and others towards completion and perfection. They cannot hide their feelings, and live authentic lives which will be seen, felt, and influential to others.

Star: Pleiades (The seven sisters)