Small clarification on Ishta Devata calculation required

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Dear all,

I have read that the Ishta Devata is the strongest planet

influencing the 12th house from karakamsa. The rules are:

1) If there is a planet in the 12th from Karakamsa, that is the

Ishta Devata

2) If there are more that one planet in the 12th, then the strongest

is taken. Strongest is the one that is exalted, if there is none

such, then the one that is in it's own sign, and if there is even

none such, then the planet with the highest degrees (reverse of

course for Ketu).

3) If there is no planet in the 12th then take the strongest planet

that has Rasi dristi on it.

4) If there is even none such, then the lord of the 12th from

Karakamsa

My question: First is the above correct, second and much more

importantly, if Ketu in Scorpio and Sun in Leo have Rasi dristi on

the empty 12th from Karakamsa house (Capricorn), is Ketu or

Sun to be taken as the Ishta? I am confused between the natural

exaltation of Ketu in Sc(vs. functional exaltation in Sag) vs. the

"own" house of Sun - who wins the battle for Ishta?

 

Thank you,

 

Sundeep.