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In short: Krittika (ruled by the Sun, 26°40′ Aries – 10°00′ Taurus) is a Rakshasa nakshatra of the Antya nadi, with the sheep as its yoni animal. In Guna Milan it decides four kootas with a partner's Moon nakshatra — Tara (3), Yoni (4), Gana (6) and Nadi (8), 21 of the 36 points. The strongest nakshatra-level matches for Krittika are Jyeshtha, Shatabhisha, Chitra, Mula and Dhanishta; the nine nakshatras of the same nadi, including Krittika itself, carry Nadi dosha. Read this as one input, never as a verdict.
At a glance
| Nakshatra | Krittika |
| Span (sidereal) | 26°40′ Aries – 10°00′ Taurus |
| Lord (Vimshottari) | Sun |
| Yoni (animal) | Sheep |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Nadi | Antya (Kapha) |
| Yoni enemy | Monkey |
How Krittika loves
Krittika loves protectively and honestly, with the sharpness of a blade that cuts away what is false. It can seem critical, but its care is real and practical. It needs a partner who values truthfulness and can take direct feedback without feeling attacked.
With every nakshatra
Points for the four nakshatra kootas. Gana is not symmetrical in the table we use, so it is shown both ways: with you as the bride and with you as the groom. Tara, Yoni and Nadi are the same either way.
| Partner's nakshatra | Tara (3) | Yoni (4) | Nadi (8) | Gana (6): you bride / you groom | Subtotal of 21: you bride / you groom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwini | 1.5 | 2 | 8 | 1 / 0 | 12.5 / 11.5 |
| Bharani | 3 | 3 | 8 | 0 / 0 | 14 / 14 |
| Krittika | 3 | 4 | 0 (dosha) | 6 / 6 | 13 / 13 |
| Rohini | 3 | 2 | 0 (dosha) | 0 / 0 | 5 / 5 |
| Mrigashira | 1.5 | 2 | 8 | 1 / 0 | 12.5 / 11.5 |
| Ardra | 1.5 | 1 | 8 | 0 / 0 | 10.5 / 10.5 |
| Punarvasu | 1.5 | 2 | 8 | 1 / 0 | 12.5 / 11.5 |
| Pushya | 1.5 | 4 | 8 | 1 / 0 | 14.5 / 13.5 |
| Ashlesha | 1.5 | 2 | 0 (dosha) | 6 / 6 | 9.5 / 9.5 |
| Magha | 1.5 | 1 | 0 (dosha) | 6 / 6 | 8.5 / 8.5 |
| Purva Phalguni | 3 | 1 | 8 | 0 / 0 | 12 / 12 |
| Uttara Phalguni | 3 | 3 | 8 | 0 / 0 | 14 / 14 |
| Hasta | 3 | 3 | 8 | 1 / 0 | 15 / 14 |
| Chitra | 1.5 | 1 | 8 | 6 / 6 | 16.5 / 16.5 |
| Swati | 1.5 | 3 | 0 (dosha) | 1 / 0 | 5.5 / 4.5 |
| Vishakha | 1.5 | 1 | 0 (dosha) | 6 / 6 | 8.5 / 8.5 |
| Anuradha | 1.5 | 2 | 8 | 1 / 0 | 12.5 / 11.5 |
| Jyeshtha | 1.5 | 2 | 8 | 6 / 6 | 17.5 / 17.5 |
| Mula | 1.5 | 1 | 8 | 6 / 6 | 16.5 / 16.5 |
| Purva Ashadha | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 / 0 | 11 / 11 |
| Uttara Ashadha | 3 | 3 | 0 (dosha) | 0 / 0 | 6 / 6 |
| Shravana | 3 | 0 | 0 (dosha) | 1 / 0 | 4 / 3 |
| Dhanishta | 1.5 | 1 | 8 | 6 / 6 | 16.5 / 16.5 |
| Shatabhisha | 1.5 | 2 | 8 | 6 / 6 | 17.5 / 17.5 |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 1.5 | 1 | 8 | 0 / 0 | 10.5 / 10.5 |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 1.5 | 3 | 8 | 0 / 0 | 12.5 / 12.5 |
| Revati | 1.5 | 3 | 0 (dosha) | 1 / 0 | 5.5 / 4.5 |
Best nakshatra-level matches
Ranking partners by the average of the two subtotals and setting aside Nadi dosha, Krittika's strongest matches are:
- Jyeshtha — 17.5 of 21 on average: Yoni sheep–deer (2), Rakshasa–Rakshasa gana, different nadis.
- Shatabhisha — 17.5 of 21 on average: Yoni sheep–horse (2), Rakshasa–Rakshasa gana, different nadis.
- Chitra — 16.5 of 21 on average: Yoni sheep–tiger (1), Rakshasa–Rakshasa gana, different nadis.
- Mula — 16.5 of 21 on average: Yoni sheep–dog (1), Rakshasa–Rakshasa gana, different nadis.
- Dhanishta — 16.5 of 21 on average: Yoni sheep–lion (1), Rakshasa–Rakshasa gana, different nadis.
Nadi dosha
Krittika is in the Antya (Kapha) nadi. A partner whose Moon is in any of these nakshatras scores 0 of 8 for Nadi: Krittika, Rohini, Ashlesha, Magha, Swati, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Revati.
Matching manuals list exceptions — for example the same nakshatra in different padas or different signs, or the same Moon sign with different nakshatras — and authorities differ on them. Nadi is a traditional classification, not a medical test. See Guna Milan explained for the full discussion.
Yoni and Gana
Krittika's yoni is the sheep. Its traditional enemy is the monkey, which scores 0 for Yoni. As a Rakshasa nakshatra, it scores 6 for Gana with another Rakshasa star. Deva and Manushya mix well in most tables, while Rakshasa paired with either of the others scores lowest. 'Rakshasa' describes an independent, forceful temperament, not a moral failing.
What the nakshatras cannot tell you
The other 15 points of Ashtakoota — Varna (1), Vashya (2), Graha Maitri (5) and Bhakoot (7) — depend on the two Moon signs, and Krittika spans two signs, so the same pair of nakshatras can score differently depending on the pada. See the Moon sign compatibility pages, and use the Guna Milan tool for the full 36-point calculation from both birth details.
Beyond the score, astrologers compare the two whole charts: the 7th houses and their lords, Venus, the navamsa, Mangal dosha and the dashas each person will run.
FAQ
Which nakshatra is best for Krittika? At the nakshatra level, Jyeshtha and Shatabhisha score highest in our tables. The full match also depends on the Moon signs and the whole charts.
Can Krittika marry Krittika? Two Krittika Moons share a nadi, so Nadi dosha applies (0 of 8), though several manuals relax it when the padas or signs differ. The other three kootas score 3, 4 and 6.
Why does my total differ from another website's? Gana, Vashya and some Yoni tables differ between almanacs, and sites differ on ayanamsa and on applying exceptions. We use the saravali.de tables and say so.
Sources
- Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, vivaha prakarana (ashtakoota)
- Koota tables — computed with the Sunyra engine (engine/src/matching.ts; Gana and Yoni point tables as published by saravali.de)
Written by Sunyra Editorial. Astrology is a tradition of interpretation; read this as guidance, not a forecast. Disclaimer.
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