Why Choose Vedika for Western Astrology?
Building Western astrology apps in 2025? You need an API that handles the complexity of natal charts, house systems, aspects, and synastry - without forcing you to learn astronomical calculations.
Vedika API offers 300+ calculations including full Western astrology support:
- Natal Charts - All house systems (Placidus, Koch, Whole Sign, Equal)
- Synastry - Compatibility analysis between two charts
- Transits - Current planetary positions against natal chart
- Aspects - Conjunctions, trines, squares, oppositions, sextiles
- Zodiac Signs - All 12 signs with detailed interpretations
- Progressions - Secondary progressions, solar arc directions
Quick Start: Get a Natal Chart in 30 Seconds
import requests
response = requests.post(
"https://api.vedika.io/v1/query",
headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"},
json={
"query": "Calculate natal chart for person born March 15, 1990 at 2:30 PM in New York City. Use Placidus house system.",
"system": "western"
}
)
chart = response.json()
print(chart["sun_sign"]) # "Pisces"
print(chart["moon_sign"]) # "Taurus"
print(chart["rising_sign"]) # "Cancer"
print(chart["house_system"]) # "Placidus"
That's it. One endpoint. Natural language. No need to convert coordinates, calculate Julian dates, or understand ephemeris data. The AI understands what you want.
Western Astrology Features
Natal Charts
Complete birth charts with all planets, houses, and aspects. Multiple house systems supported.
Synastry
Relationship compatibility comparing two natal charts. Aspect analysis and compatibility scores.
Transits
Current planetary positions and their impact on your natal chart. Daily, weekly, monthly forecasts.
Aspects
All major and minor aspects. Orbs configuration. Aspect patterns like grand trines, T-squares.
Synastry Example: Relationship Compatibility
const response = await fetch("https://api.vedika.io/v1/query", {
method: "POST",
headers: {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY",
"Content-Type": "application/json"
},
body: JSON.stringify({
query: `Compare compatibility between:
Person A: Born Jan 5, 1988, 10:30 AM, Los Angeles
Person B: Born Aug 22, 1990, 3:45 PM, Chicago
Show synastry aspects and compatibility score.`,
system: "western"
})
});
const synastry = await response.json();
console.log(synastry.compatibility_score); // 78
console.log(synastry.strongest_aspects); // ["Venus trine Mars", "Moon conjunct Venus"]
console.log(synastry.challenges); // ["Sun square Saturn"]
House Systems Supported
| System | Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| placidus | Most popular in Western astrology | General use, horoscopes |
| koch | German school preference | Psychological astrology |
| whole_sign | Traditional Hellenistic method | Classical interpretations |
| equal | Equal 30-degree houses | Simplicity, beginners |
| campanus | Space-based division | Spatial relationships |
Vedika vs Other Western Astrology APIs
| Feature | Vedika | AstroAPI | AstrologyAPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Chatbot | Yes | No | No |
| Natural Language | Yes - ask in plain English | Endpoint-based | Endpoint-based |
| Both Vedic & Western | Yes | Western only | Western focus |
| FREE Sandbox | Unlimited testing | 100 calls/mo | Limited |
| Starting Price | $12/mo | $29/mo | $19/mo |
Get Started in 5 Minutes
- Try the FREE Sandbox - Test all features without an API key at api.vedika.io/sandbox
- Sign up for production - Get your API key from the Dashboard
- Copy the code above - Replace YOUR_API_KEY and you're live
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