Krittika Nakshatra (Aries and Taurus): Analysis of the Four Padas

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"Just as fire, burning the ore, brings out pure gold, so too does the cosmic fire of Krittika Nakshatra burn away the delusion within a person and reveal the truth."

In our society there are certain people whose words cut like a knife. They cannot compromise with injustice, and while speaking the truth they often push even their own near and dear ones away. The ordinary person mistakes this harshness for arrogance — but in a flawless reading of the birth chart we see that behind this blazing personality there works a particular cosmic frequency of their birth nakshatra. Today, with the help of the Parashari mathematical rule, we shall analyse that dormant volcanic psychology of the third nakshatra of the zodiac — Krittika Nakshatra — which binds a person's intellect and obstinacy on a single thread.

Krittika is a highly diverse nakshatra, because it extends across two different signs and two different elements. Its first portion stretches from 26°40' to 30°00' of Aries (fire element) and the remaining portion from 0°00' to 10°00' of Taurus (earth element). The symbol of Aries is the 'aggressive lamb' and the symbol of Taurus is the 'hardworking bull'. The ruler of this nakshatra is the Sun, the significator of pride and leadership, and its deity is Agni himself (or the commander Kartikeya). The momentum of Aries, the stability of Taurus, and the fierce brilliance of the Sun — this conflict gives birth in the native's life to an extremely changeable psychology. Let us, applying the Parashari mathematical rule, analyse the character of its four padas.

♈ Aries — Krittika First Pada (26°40' to 30°00'): Sagittarius Navamsa (Ruler: Jupiter)

In the Parashari rule, since Aries is a movable (chara) sign, its navamsa reckoning begins from the sign (Aries) itself. By that count this is the last, that is, the ninth navamsa of Aries, which falls in Jupiter's Sagittarius Navamsa.

Psychological synthesis: Here occurs an extremely powerful union of the sign's symbol (the momentum of Aries) + the sign's ruler (Mars) + the nakshatra lord (Sun) + the deity (Agni) + the navamsa lord (Jupiter). When the wisdom of Jupiter is joined to the courage of Mars, the royal dominance of the Sun, and the brilliance of Agni, the native becomes extremely truth-seeking and principled. The natives of this pada are, as it were, spiritual warriors. In the armed forces, in administration, or in the judiciary they establish themselves through their own fierce prowess.

♉ Taurus — Krittika Second Pada (0°00' to 3°20'): Capricorn Navamsa (Ruler: Saturn)

With the second pada of Krittika Nakshatra, it enters Taurus. In the Parashari rule, since Taurus is a fixed sign, its navamsa reckoning begins from the ninth sign (Capricorn). Hence this is the first navamsa of Taurus, that is, it falls in Saturn's Capricorn Navamsa.

Psychological synthesis: Here a strange conflict arises out of the sign's symbol (the hardworking bull) + the sign's ruler (Venus) + the nakshatra lord (Sun) + the deity (Agni) + the navamsa lord (Saturn). Though the Sun and Saturn are mutual enemies, the earth-element of Taurus brings a powerful sense of reality between them. The native's inner harshness lessens and he becomes extremely hardworking and stability-seeking. Binding the fire's brilliance in Saturn's discipline, they attain extraordinary success in construction, engineering or medical science.

♉ Taurus — Krittika Third Pada (3°20' to 6°40'): Aquarius Navamsa (Ruler: Saturn)

This is the second navamsa of a fixed sign, that is, it falls in Saturn's Aquarius Navamsa.

Psychological synthesis: Here too we have the sign's symbol (the stability of Taurus) + the nakshatra lord (Sun) + the deity (Agni) + the navamsa lord (Saturn). But in place of Capricorn's earth-element, the air-element of Aquarius takes precedence here. As a result the native's current of thought becomes extremely public-welfare-oriented. They wish to use their own intellect and the brilliance of the Sun for the broader interest of society. Yet under the influence of Venus (the sign's ruler) and Saturn, they sometimes withdraw from material pleasures and lean towards spirituality or philosophy.

♉ Taurus — Krittika Fourth Pada (6°40' to 10°00'): Pisces Navamsa (Ruler: Jupiter)

This is the third navamsa of Taurus, that is, it falls in Jupiter's Pisces Navamsa.

Psychological synthesis: Here we have the sign's symbol (the endurance of Taurus) + the sign's ruler (Venus) + the nakshatra lord (Sun) + the deity (Agni) + the navamsa lord (Jupiter). When the wisdom of Venus and Jupiter mingles with the light of the Sun, the native's mind becomes extremely sensitive and compassionate. The sharpness of fire, here bathed in the waters of Pisces, takes on a tender form. Though highly powerful, they remain sympathetic to the ordinary person and receive honour as successful counsellors or educationists.

Special Planetary Influences and Conditional Logic in Krittika Nakshatra

While doing a flawless analysis of the birth chart, we must look at the specific aspects and positions of the other planets:

The Equation of the Moon and Mars:

If Mars aspects the Moon placed in Krittika Nakshatra, the native obtains highly fortunate and good children, and his inner courage multiplies many times over. If the Sun aspects the Moon, the native becomes compassionate and charitable, and is renowned in society as a supremely honourable person.

The Influence of Mercury and Saturn:

If Mercury is joined in this nakshatra, the native's intellect is sharpened and he acquires vast fame in society through valorous deeds. On the other hand, if Saturn's negative aspect falls, obstacles come at every step in the native's life; they may be deprived of wealth, and because of their own extreme obstinacy they become a cause of unrest to the family.

The Life-Philosophy of Sage Parashara: The True Path of Human Welfare and Karma-Correction

Because this is the nakshatra of the deity Agni and the Sun holds rulership, the greatest challenge of Krittika natives is to restrain the 'fire' or 'obstinacy' within them. They thoroughly dislike living on the charity of others and have an extreme reluctance to earn wealth by dishonest means. But their greatest flaw is that they often fail to see their own mistakes and, in the grip of anger, take stubborn decisions.

According to the Parashari philosophy, the best karma-correction or remedy for Krittika natives is — to learn to forgive. Just as fire burns, so too does it cook and appease man's hunger. These natives should turn their brilliance from destruction to creation. Not taking decisions in sudden anger, abandoning pride, and dedicating themselves to the welfare of man — only thus can they reach the highest peak of life.

"A knife can take a life, and the same knife in the hand of a surgeon can save a life. How you use the sharpness within you — that is what determines your destiny."

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