Ishta Devata concept

[ashy]

If Aquarius is the 12th house from karakamsa lagna and it has both Venus and Mercury sitting in it then what is the Ishta Devata that one should worship?

Regards,
Ashwin

[astrovedic]

Dear Ashwin, The presence of mercury and Venus indicates Vishnu. Further, Saturn as the sign lord also suggests a Vaishnavite deity - Narayana, Tirupati Venkatesha, Krishna, Rama etc.

[ashy]

Thank you. That makes sense. Is the Buddha considered one of Vishnu's incarnations?

[Dr Neeraj]

Yes Buddha is considered as one of Vishnu's incarnation.

[astrovedic]

Shakyamuni Buddha is in fact signifies Mercury. The Dasavataras of Vishnu represent the planets.

Matsya - Ketu
Koorma - Shani
Varaha - Rahu
Nrisimha - Kuja
Vamana - Brhaspati
Parashurama - Shukra
Rama - Surya
Krishna- Chandra
Balarama/Buddha - Budha

[ashy]

In my house, my mom has always worshipped Vishnu. He has been the kula deva.

But I have always had a strange allure to the Buddha and to his teachings. And seeing Mercury in the 12th from karakamsa with venus I always wondered if there was a female avatar of Vishnu that I was supposed to worship.

Regards,
Ashwin

[Dr Neeraj]

Dear Ashy
U shd worship Buddha. You must listen to ur heart.
God is just one, we call HIM by different names.
A true prayer always reaches to HIM irrespective of the language and the address (name of God)
God bless you
Neeraj

[malavyaBadava]

[quote="astrovedic"]Shakyamuni Buddha is in fact signifies Mercury. The Dasavataras of Vishnu represent the planets.

Matsya - Ketu
Koorma - Shani
Varaha - Rahu
Nrisimha - Kuja
Vamana - Brhaspati
Parashurama - Shukra
Rama - Surya
Krishna- Chandra
Balarama/Buddha - Budha[/quote]

Which planet represents Kalki then ?