Krittika lunar mansion: Divisions, Padas and starting dasha

Lunar mansion positions and ranges

Krittika is the 3rd lunar mansion, spanning 26°40′ to 40°00′ in Dhruva equatorial degrees. Each mansion spans 13°20′. The starting point belongs to this mansion; reaching the endpoint marks entry into the next.

Here, Dhruva degrees use planetary right ascension and the Galactic Center as references. Signs and divisional charts use tropical ecliptic longitude. Use the corresponding values when consulting tables.

Four Padas

Krittika is divided into four Padas of 3°20′ each. The table below lists their corresponding Dhruva equatorial intervals.

Mansion ruler Sun and the first major period

Vimshottari uses the natal Moon's lunar mansion to determine the starting planetary ruler. With the Moon in Krittika, the sequence begins with the Sun's major period, whose full duration is 6 years. The balance remaining at birth depends on the proportion of the mansion the Moon has already traversed.

For example, when the Moon is at this mansion’s midpoint of 33°20′, half remains, corresponding to 3 dasha years. Actual Gregorian dates are then calculated using the birth time and the chosen year length.

The Moon, mansion lord and natal conditions

The Sun relates to self-directed purpose, confidence, and responsibility, and traditionally signifies the father and authority. Its specific role develops through its house rulership, placement, and condition.

The natal Moon’s house, condition and influences describe personal feelings and life circumstances; the natal position and responsibilities of the mansion lord Sun add to the themes of the first major period.

When the Moon is near a boundary, differences in birth time and lunar mansion coordinates have a greater effect on the fraction elapsed within the mansion, and may even change the starting dasha lord. When comparing timelines, also check the initial balance and year-length setting.