6 Satavisha –

disputes. Planets in Kritika activate its passive energy. Kritika denotes

capability to give a desired change in a form by burning out all the impurities
of life or the wrongs and give birth to purity, morality and virtues.
Clever in Trade, Honoured by Government, Mole on Right Chest, Likes to take
short naps, Acquisition of Wealth by noble ways, Educated, Famous,
Worships Gods, Just arguments, Good Character, Has soft corner for others,
Clever Speaker, Strong Body, Good Consumer of Food, Gyani, Helping
Tendency, Intelligent, etc.

Mythology describes Kritika as the foster mother of Kartik devata who is

beautiful in appearance and an able commander in a battle. Kritika is also
known as the "Star of Fire" and is related to a commander, fighter, foster
mother, luster, and glow of power, physical and creative force.
Kritika Nakshatra burns up negativity, purifies what is mixed, and cooks or
prepares that which is not yet ripe. This nakshatra rules war, battles, and

Pada 1:

fire-flame (Aries 26°40' to Taurus 10°00'):

Kritika is ruled by Agni, the God of Fire. This is the third nakshatra of the
zodiac, spanning 26°-40' in Aries to 10°-00' in Taurus. Kritikka is considered
the nakshatra where power is born. This is the birth star of Moon. The
passivity of this nakshatra represents their ability to nurture power.