The 27 Nakshatras

Krittika, Uttara Phalguni & Uttara Ashadha

The three nakshatras ruled by the Sun — the third stop on the Vimshottari lord cycle.

Ruled by the Sun, the fire of Agni

Krittika straddles Aries and Taurus. Its deity is Agni, the fire god, and its symbol is a razor — sharp, cutting, purifying.

Rakshasa gana, discrimination

Krittika belongs to the rakshasa gana. Its theme is cutting through confusion or excess — purification by fire, and sharp, honest discrimination.

Ruled by the Sun, the pact of Aryaman

Uttara Phalguni straddles Leo and Virgo. Its deity is Aryaman, god of patronage and contracts, and its symbol is the back legs of a bed — stability after Purva Phalguni's rest.

Manushya gana, generous alliance

Uttara Phalguni belongs to the manushya gana. Its theme is patronage and generosity — friendship, contracts, and support freely given.

Ruled by the Sun, the universal gods

Uttara Ashadha straddles Sagittarius and Capricorn. Its deity is the Vishvadevas (universal gods), and its symbol is a small elephant tusk — quieter, but more enduring than Purva Ashadha's.

Manushya gana, principles that last

Uttara Ashadha belongs to the manushya gana. Its theme is final, lasting victory — success built on universal principles rather than early momentum.

The Sun thread

Krittika cuts, Uttara Phalguni supports, Uttara Ashadha endures — the Sun's group moves from sharp clarity to steady patronage to lasting success.

Terms introduced here

Krittika

Ruled by the Sun; deity Agni (fire god); symbol a razor; rakshasa gana. Theme: cutting through, purification by fire, sharp discrimination.

Uttara Phalguni

Ruled by the Sun; deity Aryaman (god of patronage and contracts); symbol the back legs of a bed; manushya gana. Theme: patronage, generosity, alliance.

Uttara Ashadha

Ruled by the Sun; deity the Vishvadevas (universal gods); symbol a small elephant tusk; manushya gana. Theme: lasting/universal victory.