Agni	Nakshatra Chandra in Krittika - Agneya
Nakshatra Trine of Surya = personal genius, divine intelligence, creative performance, center of attention, royal glory, all praise :	Chandra in Krittika + Chandra in Uttaraphalguni + Chandra in Uttaraashadha
Krittika ruled by Surya 26Mesha40 - 09Tauri59 Mesha USA Pres-29, Warren G. Harding Bob Dylan (songwriter, singer) Sheryl Crow(performer, composer) Mick Jagger (Rolling Stones) Vrishabha USA Pres-44, Barack Obama Guru Ammachi Rus. Pres. Vladimir Putin Pope John Paul II Florence Nightingale Katherine Hepburn(actrice) Mariel Hemingway Lee Iacocca (Chrysler Corp.) mob boss Jimmy Hoffa	Radix Moon in Krittika = "Cutter" (criticism, scissors). Surya + Chandra have a compatible, Very Friendly relationship. Mesha = Surya-Kuja-Agni Vrishabha = Surya-Shukra-Agni Krittika is often radiantly successful in public life, and cyclicly moody in private life. Like day and night. A brilliant cutter, incisive, knife-wielding. Needs to have tapas, fire and war (interior or exterior). In the Mesha portion, Krittika's dynamic performance enthusiasm arises from the Jyotisha rule that says: Surya [the Nakshatra lord] and Mangala [the rashi lord] enjoy a best-friends planetary relationship. Krittika's success in the Vrishabha portion is limited by the Jyotisha rule that says: Surya [the Nakshatra lord] and Shukra [the rashi lord] enjoy a mutual-enemies planetary relationship. Krittika-Chandra needs exposure to the Sunlight. One needs to be "out there" on center stage, in the light, meeting with people, discussing brilliant ideas, getting attention, displaying brilliance like a king, celebrating, being a celebrity, royally officiating ceremonies, beaming, radiating, reciting poetry and singing; channeling inspiration, truth, and divine love. The portion of Krittika Nakshatra which occupies Vrishabha rashi is somewhat easier for females. Yet even in the Vrishabha portion, the natural animosity between Shukra and Surya creates a difficult psycho-emotional environment for most women. Women cannot be very successful in public life with Krittika placements However, in addition to negotiating and harmonizing skills (Shukra) they must have fierce tenacity and enormous personal willpower (Surya). For example, the influential USA Senator Dianne Feinstein and the founder of modern professional nursing Florence Nightingale certainly have those gifts. Rather than predict defeat (which is inaccurate because some do succeed brilliantly) it helps to acknowledge that the Krittika path for females may be long and emotionally difficult, with numerous setbacks, demanding constant interaction with self-important men, and feeling frustrated with the deficiency of harmony-seeking energy within the predominantly male communities within which a Surya-ruled Krittika female will live and work. Senator Feinstein, as an example of this success, developed tremendous skill in dealing with self-aggrandizing male politicians, and she also enjoyed significant positive support of Surya characters such as her father and her husbands. Florence Nightingale too, in her diaries, describes the enormous obstacles she overcame through a combination of fierce willpower and pure compassion. The biggest detractors and naysayers of this woman who basically created the modern hospital system were self-important, political men. Praise Like its Surya-ruled sibling-Nakshatra Chandra in Uttaraphalguni and Chandra in Uttaraashadha , Chandra in Krittika has a deep emotional need to receive constant, effusive praise. (Like the effusive rays of the Sun upon one's countenance.) The Chandra-Krittika native is profoundly nourished by public expressions of applause, approval, and acclaim. Without a steady stream of political successes or prize-winning celebrity accomplishments, the Chandra-Krittika native can fall into a deep emotional depression. Eating Food, Need for Nourishment Sharp, critical, competitive and power-eaters in the Mesha pada. Can be a huge eater, and thus must exercise vigorously to keep the body-flesh in tone. Sharply observant with incisive commentary Krittika like to eat and cook -- often their main role in socializing = chef de cuisine Feels emotionally comfortable near Fire, esp cooking fires In a restaurant, the Krittika-Chandra will like to sit where one can watch the cooks working, flashing their knives, ideally near an open fire in the Vrishabha quadrant = sensual eaters Cutter and Fixer Expert and incisive social critic. "Cuts to the chase." Fixer and changer. Acts to inciseinferiority, imperfection, and disease. Makes improvements quickly and via force of personality Inner emotional orientation is chronically, permanently energized to sharpen, strengthen, reshape and improve. Thinks highly (Surya) of oneself according to the praise one receives in public performance, on the job and in civil life. However the feelings about oneself can dip quite low (Chandra) according to interior cycles. Has a public-private split personality. May be very moody. Skilled at cutting jobs such a butchering, but not so easy in interpersonal relationships where criticism is not very helpful. Chandra in Krittika may have a habit of butchering their intimate relationships. High entitlement. Works hard, and expects success to come . Usually it does. Surya and Chandra are great friends. Pitta The body hashot temperature(Surya-Agni) and the passions are fiery. the native is not always conventionally handsome; however one is very charming and channels the divine intelligence with confidence and radiant enthusiasm which attracts the confidence of others. the native is charismatic, competitive, idealistic, needs to receive praiseand likes to have fun. Krittika may criticize others as a form of emotional self-defense. Sharp tools of critical argumentation. Military general, shaping aggressive forces in battle. Uses words as cutting instruments. Surgical skill with cutting edges, razors, knives, lasers, fire, most forms of metal weaponry. If negative conditions apply, error of rejectiongeneratesperfectionism, vindictive blaming of others (e.g., blaming the poor for poverty). Impatient and intolerant. A brilliant and successful liar, who insists that his actions are always praiseworthy. Under positive conditions, Krittika's sharp social criticism may create a prophetor social reformerof great merit. Lovesfine food and wines and sensual touchingpleasures. Good cook and connoisseur. Deep anxiety can trigger excessive behavior = gluttonyfor food, drink, and sex:.
Gender differences for Krittika	Krittika for Males: as a Surya-ruled nakshatra, Krittika is considered an auspicious placement for males whose instinct for public attention thrives in the self-assertive (boastful) center-stage masculine auspice of Lord Ravi Krittika for Females as a Surya-ruled nakshatra, Krittika is considered an inauspicious placement for females whose calm cool feminine intuition is dried and burnt in the self-assertive, masculine auspice of Lord Ravi
Who is emotionally companionable for Krittika Chandra?	Like it Solar-ruled triplets Uttaraphalguni and Uttaraashadha, Krittika's brilliant center-stage personality required constant praise and attention from the audience. Naturally Krittika dislikes any sort of darkness, coldness, or distraction from His centrality. Chandra in a nakshatra of Chandra Krittika natives delight in the company of those with Chandra in any of the three Chandra-ruled nakshatra -- Rohini, Hasta, and Sravana. Chandra in a nakshatra of Chandra = more passive by nature. They will not compete for the limelight, but they are supportive in a parental way. They reflect Krittika's ego-brilliance and praise Krittika's charismatic appeal. Krittika sees in the Chandra-ruled personalities a dependably admiring, supportive, trustworthy clan. There are usually a few of these supporters in Krittika's family, and the Krittika executive or politician often has a loyal secretary or handler whose Moon occupies a nakshatra of Soma. Chandra in a nakshatra of Budha Intellectual, verbal, manipulative, articulatory Budha-ruled nakshatra personalities are also non-competing supporters for Krittika. Azlesa, Jyestha, and Revati persons may serve as schedulers, information managers, or sibling confidants for Krittika. Budha being polymorphously perverse, the Budha people are companionable with just about anyone except the Chandra-ruled nakshatra, who Budha finds rather dull-witted. Otherwise, Budha is a friend of Surya and the Budha-ruled nakshatra folk can be involved without stealing any of that precious stagelight. Chandra in nakshatra of Surya other Krittika persons, or Uttaraphalguni, or Uttaraashadha natives make the best spouses and intimate relationships. Here Krittika finds an oxymoron - an equal to the central self. Within the Surya-ruled group, a mutual sense of supreme entitlement may allow two royals to share a pair of courtly thrones. Chandra in nakshatra of Mangala Very companionable, good for friends and sporting team-mates in any competitive environment. Chandra in nakshatra of Guru Punarvasu, Purvaashadha, and Purvabhadrapada make Splendid mates, counselors, and spiritual guides. The Krittika native is well advised to bond with the native s of tolerant and inclusive Guru-ruled Chandra and to make it worth these Guru-people's time to stay bonded.
Who is emotionally not companionable for Krittika Chandra?	Nativities with Chandra in a Nakshatra of Shani will find that, excepting some very rare configurations, the conflict between Shani's dark, strict, careful proletarian structure against Surya's bright, radiant, entitled royal creativity = an emotional show-stopper. Similarly, Chandra in a Nakshatra of Shukra will find that, excepting some very rare configurations, Shukra's paired-partnered-balanced concern with Other, with alliance, with terms of contract are incompatible with Surya's look-at-me centrality. Thus Bharani , Purvaphalguni, and Purvaashadha natives will not find happiness in relationship to Krittika. Naturally, Krittika being so entitled to attention and needful of praise enjoys being surrounded by beautiful people, and the Shukra-ruled nativities tend to be both attractive and luxury-loving. However the romance between the Shukra type and the Surya type will usually be blessed by brevity. Surya is not designed for true equity in human partnership. Rather, the Surya-ruled nakshatra should be surrounded by those who would like to orbit around this Great Solar Light and reflect its genius. Chandra in a Nakshatra of Rahu-Ketu is highly unsuitable for the Surya-ruled. Nevertheless Rahu is devious in forming instrumental relationships, and Ketu is rather uncaring. A Surya-ruled native who was also a muddled thinker could bumble into a relationship with one of these types but would soon regret it. Rahu is able to use anyone or anything for His own purposes, and Rahu can trick Surya easily enough by flattery. Ketu's disinterest in courtly life, and attraction not to Surya but to the misty shadows of the spirit world, will eventually cause Surya to feel deceived.
Feels a deep sense of security and belonging	When cooking and eating,, whether the food is physical, emotional, psychological, social, financial, mental, or spiritual. (I.e., any type of nourishment whether material or conceptual.) the native will establish the deepest emotional bond with one who cuts and cooks alongsideorshares the act of nourishment. This person may be the co-eater, the co-drinker, the fire-maintainer, or the cooperating sensual celebrant in any setting. Deep emotional need to dominate, to cook and to be nourished.
Spiritual director of this section of the path:	Agni (fire sacrifice)
	Trauma profile:"starvation"= starved for attention Krittika's psycho-emotional condition initiates in the current life when the mother does not sufficiently nurture her infant. Although she may care for the child publicly, and she may live her entire life in firm denial of the fact, indeed the mother did not want the child. The child knows this in utero, and the child feels her disinterest after birth in the form of insufficient holding, inadequate access to the breast, and the mother being too busy with distractions such as other children, studies, or work.  USA Pres-44, Barack Obama The child compensates by working extra hard to gain the mother's attention, and the child becomes a "praise junkie" trying harder and harder to gainful and lasting approval. Inside, he becomes extremely critical of himself to the point of self-hatred, but lavishly indulges himself with every form of rich nutrient that he can obtain. Krittika natives are particularly prone to self-medication with alcohol because of the liquid-feeding experience mixed with the mind-numbing drug that dumbs down his internal self-criticism. Criticism of others is also his weapon, used to destroy others who may be competing for the praising attention he so desperately craves. Often very high achievers due to their charismatic [Surya] and competitive [Kuja] nature. In public, they praise their mothers to the sky. In private, Krittika natives resent their mothers deeply, and criticize their female partners in work and marriage for weakness, insufficient attention, and lack of interest in the Krittika native's success. In marriage, the male Krittika in particular may fear that the spouse will not nourish him or will drive him into a state of sensual-emotional starvation. Krittika seeks attention elsewhere and will tend to stray.
Navamsha Moonin Krittika(intimate relationships) Paramahansa Yogananda	In order to mirrorone's own subconscious emotional patterns, one attracts a core partner who expresses Krittika behavior. Under emotional stress in relationships, the native with navamsha Chandra in Krittika can experience anxiety reactions that manifest as compulsive self-criticism and obsessive programs of purifying fault-eradication. The partner needs a clear and rigid path toward perfection. Partner is a sharp, principled, intolerant critic with strong ethical and aesthetic commitments. Partner may be ruthless in weeding out inappropriate or undesirable company, so that the native cannot easily enjoy diverse friendships while also satisfying the partner's rules. Partner may be highly respected in their technical field esp. any form of cutting: "cutting out", "cutting up", "cutting away".