Answer Specific Questions with Ancient Astrological Wisdom
Integrate Horary Astrology API for Personalized Answers Under 500ms
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Traditional astrology with modern speed
Complete Horary Analysis in Your App
From significator identification to timing predictions
Extended Lunar Sequence
Chain of Events Analysis
Recent Moon Aspects
Automatic Significator ID
Essential Dignities
Accidental Dignities
Reception Analysis
Ptolemaic Aspects
Void-of-Course Moon
Arabic Parts
Fixed Star Influence
Timing Predictions
Translation of Light
Collection of Light
Prohibition Detection
Frustration Analysis
What is Horary Astrology API? Complete Guide to Question-Based Divination
Ancient wisdom meets modern technology
Horary astrology is the ancient art of answering specific questions through astrological charts. Our horary API brings this powerful divination method to modern applications, enabling users to get precise answers to pressing life questions. Unlike general horoscopes, horary charts are cast for the exact moment a question is asked, providing laser-focused insights. Apps using our horary features see 31% higher engagement rates because users get personalized answers to their real concerns. From "Will I get the job?" to "Should I relocate?", horary astrology delivers the specificity modern users demand. Our API handles all the complex traditional calculations - house rulerships, planetary dignities, receptions, aspect relationships, and advanced lunar sequence analysis with 45° lookahead - returning clear, actionable interpretations in under 500ms. We've recently enhanced our engine with Secondary Perfection Analysis including Translation of Light, Collection of Light, Prohibition detection, and Frustration analysis - the complete classical toolkit from William Lilly and Guido Bonatti for determining how (or if) a matter will perfect.
How does horary astrology work for modern apps?
Horary astrology creates a chart for the exact moment someone asks a question, then analyzes planetary positions to give specific answers.
Our API automates this ancient process - users submit their question, birth data, and question timing, then receive detailed analysis including significator planets, house meanings, and aspect interpretations.
Unlike daily horoscopes that apply to everyone, horary astrology gives personalized answers to individual questions.
The API processes traditional rules like planetary dignities, receptions, and void-of-course Moon considerations, delivering results that follow centuries-old horary principles.
Modern astrology platforms use this to offer premium question-answer services, with users paying $5-15 per horary reading.
What makes our horary calculations different?
Our horary API follows traditional William Lilly methodology combined with Swiss Ephemeris precision for unmatched accuracy.
While competitors offer generic interpretations, we analyze specific horary factors: planetary rulerships, essential dignities, accidental dignities, receptions, and prohibition.
The API automatically identifies querent and quesited significators, assesses their condition and aspects, and applies traditional horary rules for timing and outcome predictions.
We include advanced features like antiscia, fixed star influence, and Arabic parts relevant to horary practice.
Most importantly, our AI-enhanced interpretations explain complex horary symbolism in plain English, making ancient wisdom accessible to modern users.
How to integrate horary readings into your platform?
Integration takes under 30 minutes with our RESTful horary API.
Send a POST request with question text, querent details, and question timing - receive comprehensive horary analysis including chart data, significator identification, and detailed interpretation.
The response includes question category classification, ruling planets, aspect analysis, timing predictions, and yes/no answers where applicable.
You can offer tiered horary services: basic automated readings for $3-5, premium AI-enhanced readings for $10-15, and live astrologer consultations for $25+.
Our webhook system can notify users when their horary analysis is complete, perfect for subscription-based divination services.
Why choose professional horary analysis over DIY solutions?
Professional horary astrology requires deep understanding of traditional astrology rules that take years to master.
Our API encapsulates this expertise - properly identifying significators, applying planetary dignities, assessing receptions, and interpreting complex aspect patterns according to classical horary principles.
DIY solutions miss crucial elements like void-of-course Moon restrictions, combustion effects, or cazimi influences that completely change horary outcomes.
We handle edge cases like planets changing signs during the question period, retrograde considerations, and traditional timing techniques.
This analysis depth is why professional astrologers charge $50-150 per horary consultation - our API delivers this quality automatically.
What is extended lunar sequence analysis and why does it matter?
The Moon is the most crucial timer in horary astrology, and our extended lunar sequence analysis tracks every aspect the Moon will make up to 45° ahead - not just the next one like basic systems.
This revolutionary technique, pioneered by John Frawley for complex timing, reveals the entire "chain of events" (Olivia Barclay method) leading to your answer.
For example, if you ask "Will I get this job?", we don't just show if Moon applies to Jupiter - we show every intervening aspect that reveals obstacles, delays, or helping factors before the outcome.
We track sign changes, perfection points, and aspect sequences that traditional astrologers like Deborah Houlding (Skyscript) and Lee Lehman emphasize for accurate timing.
This means instead of "something will happen in 3 weeks", you get "interview in 1 week (Moon-Mercury), decision delayed by boss (Moon-Saturn square), then offer arrives (Moon-Jupiter trine) in 3 weeks" - the complete story, not just the ending.
What is Secondary Perfection Analysis and why is it essential?
Sometimes the main significators (querent and quesited planets) don't directly aspect each other - but that doesn't mean the answer is 'no'.
Secondary Perfection Analysis examines four classical mechanisms that can still bring the matter to completion.
Translation of Light occurs when a faster planet separates from one significator and applies to another, 'carrying the light' between them - like a messenger facilitating a deal.
Collection of Light happens when a slower planet receives aspects from both significators, acting as an authority figure who brings parties together.
However, Prohibition means a malefic planet (Mars or Saturn) will perfect an aspect with a significator before the matter completes - blocking success.
And Frustration occurs when a significator goes retrograde or changes sign before perfection - the matter falls apart at the last moment.
These four techniques from William Lilly's 'Christian Astrology' and Bonatti's 'Liber Astronomiae' are essential for accurate horary judgment, and our API calculates all of them automatically.
Use Cases
Astrology Apps
Add premium question-answer features where users pay $5-15 per reading for personalized guidance
Relationship Platforms
Help users get specific answers about love prospects, compatibility, and relationship timing
Career Platforms
Offer insights for job decisions, business timing, and professional moves through horary analysis
Spiritual Communities
Provide ancient divination wisdom for spiritual seekers looking for specific guidance and timing
Technical Specifications
| API Response Time | <500ms for complete horary analysis |
| Question Categories | 14 traditional horary categories (Lilly/Bonatti methodology) |
| Radicality Engine | 8-point verification system with confidence scoring |
| Fertility Module | Specialized pregnancy/conception analysis endpoint |
| Calculation Method | William Lilly + Bonatti traditional horary rules |
| Multiple Traditions | Lilly (1647), Bonatti, Modern psychological |
| Ephemeris Source | Swiss Ephemeris for maximum precision |
| House Systems | Regiomontanus (traditional horary system) |
| Significator Analysis | Automatic querent/quesited identification |
| Dignity Assessment | Essential & accidental dignities calculated |
| Aspect Analysis | Ptolemaic aspects with precise orbs and applications |
| Lunar Sequence | Extended 45° lookahead with intervening analysis |
| Chain of Events | Complete aspect sequence tracking (Frawley/Barclay method) |
| Recent Moon Aspects | Analyzes last Moon aspects for context and background |
| Timing Techniques | Degree-to-time conversion + aspect perfection timing |
| Secondary Perfection | Translation of Light, Collection of Light, Prohibition, Frustration |
| Translation of Light | Automatic detection of intermediary planets carrying light |
| Collection of Light | Finds slower planets collecting aspects from both significators |
| Prohibition Detection | Identifies malefics blocking perfection before completion |
| Frustration Analysis | Detects retrograde/sign-change preventing perfection |
| Arabic Parts | Fertility parts: Part of Children, Part of Pregnancy |
| Fixed Stars | Major fixed star influence included |
| Output Format | JSON with human-readable interpretations |
Horary API Comparison - Why Traditional Accuracy Matters
| Feature | Astrology API | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Response Time | <500ms | 2-5 seconds |
| Lunar Sequence | 45° extended lookahead | Next aspect only |
| Chain of Events | Full intervening analysis | Not available |
| Recent Moon Aspects | Context analysis included | Not supported |
| Question Categories | 14 Lilly/Bonatti categories | 5-8 generic |
| Radicality Checking | 8-point automated verification | Not supported |
| Fertility/Pregnancy | Specialized endpoint | Not available |
| Horary Methodology | Lilly + Bonatti + Modern | Modern simplified |
| Significator Analysis | Automatic detection | Manual required |
| Dignity Calculations | Full essential/accidental | Basic only |
| Timing Analysis | Degree-to-time conversion | Not included |
| Secondary Perfection | 4 types analyzed automatically | Not available |
| Translation of Light | Automatic intermediary detection | Not supported |
| Collection of Light | Full collector analysis | Not supported |
| Prohibition/Frustration | Malefic & retrograde blocking | Not available |
| Arabic Parts | Fertility parts included | Not supported |
| Fixed Stars | Major stars analyzed | Not included |
| Price Per Reading | $0.02 via API | $0.10-0.50 |
| Interpretation Quality | AI-enhanced traditional | Generic templates |
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