Krittika cuts. Named for the Pleiades and ruled by Agni, the fire that purifies, this Nakshatra carries an intense discerning quality — it cannot abide the inauthentic and will burn away what doesn't belong. The Moon here is sharp-minded, critical in the best sense, and drawn toward truth at the cost of comfort. The gift is clarity; the challenge is learning that not every fire needs to be lit.