Kṛttikā

Kṛttikā is governed by Agni, the fire of purification. It carries sharp, cutting, refining qualities and a capacity to burn away impurity. People often link it with focus, courage, and a fierce protective drive.

Stable attributes

Deity: Agni
Symbol: Razor / flame / axe
Graha lord: Sun (Sūrya)
Gaṇa: Rākṣasa
Yoni: Sheep / goat (female)
Nāḍī: Kapha

Śakti

The power to burn and purify (dahana śakti)

Pada	Rāśi	Navāṃśa	Sound
1	Aries	Sagittarius	A (अ)
2	Taurus	Capricorn	I (ई)
3	Taurus	Aquarius	U (उ)
4	Taurus	Pisces	E (ए)

Related ślokas

BG 4.37

यथैधांसि समिद्धोऽग्निर्भस्मसात्कुरुतेऽर्जुन |

Why this verse: The image of fire reducing fuel to ash resonates with Kṛttikā's purifying, refining flame.

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