Krittika (Karthigai) Quick Reference Table
Krittika is a split-Rasi star: Pada 1 (26°40'–30°00' Mesha) falls in Mesha ruled by Mars, while Padas 2, 3 and 4 (0°00'–10°00' Rishaba) fall in Rishaba ruled by Venus.
| Sanskrit & Tamil Name | Krittika / Karthigai (Star #3 of 27) |
|---|---|
| Rasi (Moon Sign) | Mesha (Pada 1) · Rishaba (Padas 2–4) (Split-Rasi across Padas 1–4) |
| Rasi Planetary Ruler | Mars (Pada 1) · Venus (Padas 2–4) |
| Nakshatra Lord (Vimshottari) | Sun (Surya) |
| Rajju Group | Nabhi Rajju |
| Vedhai (Vedha) Partner | Vishakha (Visakam) |
| Gana (Temperament) | Rakshasa Gana |
| Yoni (Animal Symbol) | Sheep / Goat (Mesha) (shared with Pushya) |
Rajju Porutham: Nabhi Rajju Group
Krittika (Karthigai) belongs to Nabhi Rajju. In Pairutham’s ten-porutham check, Rajju Porutham is marked Pass when two partners belong to different Rajju groups, and Caution when both charts share Nabhi Rajju. The other birth stars in Nabhi Rajju are Punarvasu (Punarpoosam), Uttara Phalguni (Uthiram), Vishakha (Visakam), Uttara Ashadha (Uthiradam), Purva Bhadrapada (Poorattathi). When a match involves two Nabhi Rajju stars, families typically review the full chart and regional conventions with a family astrologer.
- #7 Punarvasu (Punarpoosam) — shares Nabhi Rajju (Mithuna (Padas 1–3) · Kataka (Pada 4))
- #12 Uttara Phalguni (Uthiram) — shares Nabhi Rajju (Simha (Pada 1) · Kanni (Padas 2–4))
- #16 Vishakha (Visakam) — shares Nabhi Rajju (Thula (Padas 1–3) · Vrischika (Pada 4))
- #21 Uttara Ashadha (Uthiradam) — shares Nabhi Rajju (Dhanusu (Pada 1) · Makara (Padas 2–4))
- #25 Purva Bhadrapada (Poorattathi) — shares Nabhi Rajju (Kumbha (Padas 1–3) · Meena (Pada 4))
Vedha (Vedhai) Porutham Counterpart for Krittika
In Pairutham’s symmetric 13-pair Vedhai table, Krittika (Karthigai) forms a Vedhai pair with Vishakha (Visakam). When Krittika is matched with Vishakha, Vedha Porutham is marked Caution; with any of the other 25 distinct birth stars, Vedha Porutham is marked Pass.
Inspect counterpart profile: Vishakha (Visakam) Nakshatra Compatibility
Gana (Rakshasa) & Yoni (Sheep / Goat (Mesha)) Compatibility
Krittika belongs to Rakshasa Gana, a traditional symbolic grouping associated with independent, decisive energy. Two Rakshasa Gana stars earn the full 6 of 6 Gana points (Pass). When paired with Deva or Manusha Gana stars, classical tables mark Gana as Partial or Caution; family astrologers routinely look for supportive Rasi Porutham, Rasi Athipathi (Graha Maitri) and a star distance beyond 14 nakshatras.
Krittika is assigned the Sheep / Goat (Mesha) Yoni archetype, which it shares with Pushya (Poosam). Matching Krittika with Pushya (or another Krittika chart) awards the maximum 4 of 4 Yoni points, while friendly and neutral Yoni archetypes award 3 or 2 classical points (Pass for Yoni Porutham).
Read the Gana Porutham guide · Read the Yoni Porutham & 14 animal symbols guide
Same-Nakshatra (Eka Nakshatra) Marriage for Krittika (Karthigai)
Krittika (Karthigai) spans two Moon signs (Mesha (Pada 1) · Rishaba (Padas 2–4)). When two people share Krittika, both charts fall in Nabhi Rajju (marked Caution in Pairutham’s table check), and family astrologers pay special attention to whether the two partners were born in different padas and different Moon signs before advising on Eka Nakshatra compatibility.
Read Same Nakshatra Marriage (Eka Nakshatra): When Is It Allowed?
Best-Matching Nakshatras for Krittika (Karthigai)
Using Pairutham’s matching rules, the strongest birth-star matches for Krittika (Karthigai) are stars outside Nabhi Rajju that do not form a Vedhai pair with Krittika and achieve supportive Dina (Tara), Gana and Mahendra star-count alignment—such as Ashlesha (Ayilyam), Jyeshtha (Kettai), Shatabhisha (Sadayam), Magha (Magam), Chitra (Chithirai), Mula (Moolam). Because full compatibility also depends on the exact Moon sign (for split-Rasi stars), Lagna, Mars house placements and Dasha periods, always run the full birth-detail calculator for both partners.
| Compatible Star | Rasi (Moon Sign) | Rajju & Gana | Supportive Porutham Alignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlesha (Ayilyam) | Kataka (Fourth Moon Sign) | Pada Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Pada) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) · Mahendra star-count alignment |
| Jyeshtha (Kettai) | Vrischika (Scorpio) | Pada Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Pada) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) · Mahendra star-count alignment |
| Shatabhisha (Sadayam) | Kumbha (Aquarius) | Kantha Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Kantha) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) · Mahendra star-count alignment |
| Magha (Magam) | Simha (Leo) | Pada Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Pada) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) |
| Chitra (Chithirai) | Kanni (Padas 1–2) · Thula (Padas 3–4) | Siro Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Siro) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) |
| Mula (Moolam) | Dhanusu (Sagittarius) | Pada Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Pada) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) |
| Dhanishta (Avittam) | Makara (Padas 1–2) · Kumbha (Padas 3–4) | Siro Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Siro) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Rakshasa, 6/6) |
| Ardra (Thiruvathirai) | Mithuna (Gemini) | Kantha Rajju · Manusha | Different Rajju (Kantha) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Mahendra star-count alignment |
Learn how Dina Porutham counts across the 27 stars · Learn how Mahendra Porutham star counts work
Questions families ask
Which Rajju group does Krittika (Karthigai) belong to?
Krittika (Karthigai) belongs to the Nabhi Rajju group. For Rajju Porutham to Pass in Pairutham’s table check, the partner’s birth star should belong to one of the other four Rajju groups rather than Nabhi Rajju (Punarvasu (Punarpoosam), Uttara Phalguni (Uthiram), Vishakha (Visakam), Uttara Ashadha (Uthiradam), Purva Bhadrapada (Poorattathi)).
Which star is the Vedhai (Vedha) partner for Krittika (Karthigai)?
Vishakha (Visakam) is the symmetric Vedhai counterpart for Krittika (Karthigai). Matching these two stars produces a Vedha Porutham Caution, whereas all other stars Pass Vedha with Krittika.
What Rasi (Moon sign), Gana and Yoni belong to Krittika?
Krittika (Karthigai) falls in Mesha (Pada 1) · Rishaba (Padas 2–4) (Mars (Pada 1) · Venus (Padas 2–4)), is ruled by the Vimshottari star lord Sun (Surya), belongs to Rakshasa Gana and has the Sheep / Goat (Mesha) Yoni animal symbol.
Which nakshatras match best with Krittika (Karthigai) for marriage?
Stars that are outside Nabhi Rajju, avoid the Vedhai pairing, and align in Dina, Gana and Mahendra counts—including Ashlesha (Ayilyam), Jyeshtha (Kettai), Shatabhisha (Sadayam), Magha (Magam), Chitra (Chithirai), Mula (Moolam)—offer strong star-level compatibility with Krittika. Enter both birth dates, times and places in Pairutham’s calculator to check all 10 poruthams and 36 Ashtakoota points.
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