Krittika

Born with Chandra in Krittika, Agni's star, you have fire in you — a commanding presence, quick decisions and a sharp tongue when crossed. In the Mesha quarter it shows as drive and courage, made for the forces, the police, surgery and industry; in the three Vrishabha quarters it softens into warmth, hospitality and a flair for the arts, jewels and trade. Surya-ruled, you do best where you can lead and be seen, and Government and large institutions often favour you. Watch the temper and the appetite: Krittika eats well and speaks sharply, and both need a rein.

The four padas

Pada 1 — Dhanu navamsha (Guru); names begin with A (अ). The Mesha quarter — robust, commanding and competitive; KP gives it the forces, the police, surgery and chemicals, and, with Chandra here, the navy.

Pada 2 — Makara navamsha (Shani); names begin with I (ई). Sociable and generous; KP's Guru sub brings jewels and fine dress, music and decoration, international trade and tax work.

Pada 3 — Kumbha navamsha (Shani); names begin with U (उ). Creative and business-minded; KP names drawing, drafting and sculpture, broking, valuation and pharmaceutical sales.

Pada 4 — Meena navamsha (Guru); names begin with E (ए). Popular and prosperous; KP's Shukra sub favours poets and artists, dance and music, silk, decoration and favour from Government.

Health

Fevers and the eyes: sharp fevers, cuts and burns in the Mesha quarter; the throat, neck and tonsils in the Vrishabha quarters (sore throats, swellings above the neck). Take care around fire and sharp tools, and see a doctor for anything persistent.

Work the books name

• the armed forces, police and defence
• surgery and medicine
• chemicals and fire work
• land and buildings
• Government service
• jewellery, fine dress and silk
• music, dance, drama and the arts
• photography and sculpture
• international trade
• priests who keep the sacred fire, and astrologers

A day under this star is good for

• havan and fire rituals (Agni is its deity)
• cooking, forging and metalwork
• day-to-day business