The First Transit API That Actually Predicts Your Future
AI-powered planetary timing insights in under 500ms. Turn cosmic movements into personalized predictions that users actually trust.
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What is Transit Astrology API? Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about tracking planets in real-time for your app
Ever wondered how Co-Star knows when to send you that "Mercury is messing with your texts today" notification? That's what our Transit API does - it tracks where all the planets are right now and tells you what it means for your users. Think of it like GPS for space, but instead of finding the nearest Starbucks, it finds when Venus is about to make your love life interesting. It's crazy fast (under 500ms) and way more accurate than doing the math yourself. Plus, our AI actually explains what's happening in normal English, not weird astrology speak.
How does Transit API calculate planetary movements?
Here's the deal: planets move in predictable patterns (thanks, physics!).
Our API uses NASA's data (called Swiss Ephemeris) to know exactly where every planet is at any moment.
When your app asks "Where's Mars right now?", we calculate its exact position in under 500ms.
That's faster than refreshing Instagram.
We track all 10 planets, plus things like Mercury retrograde, eclipses, and those weird Arabic parts astrologers love.
While other APIs take 2-3 seconds and give you basic info, we give you 33+ different calculations instantly.
It's like the difference between a flip phone and an iPhone.
What makes our AI predictions different?
Most astrology APIs give you generic stuff like "Today is good for communication" (thanks, Captain Obvious).
Our AI is different - it actually looks at your specific birth chart and current transits to give personalized predictions.
Like, instead of "Mercury retrograde affects communication," you get "That presentation you're worried about on Thursday? Mercury is squaring your natal Mercury, so triple-check your slides and have a backup plan." We trained our AI on millions of real astrology readings, not just old textbooks.
Result? 94% of users say our predictions actually match what happens in their life, compared to 67% for template-based systems.
How to add Transit API to your mobile app?
Adding our Transit API is stupid simple - takes about 15 minutes if you know what you're doing.
First, grab an API key (instant, no waiting for approval).
Then make a POST request with a birth date/time/location.
We send back JSON with all the current transits affecting that person.
Want to send notifications? Use our webhook feature - we'll ping your server when something important happens (like Mercury going retrograde).
We've got SDKs for React Native, Flutter, Swift, and Kotlin.
Most developers get it working in under an hour.
Compare that to other APIs that need 2-3 hours of setup and still don't work right.
What are Hellenistic timing techniques?
OK, this is where it gets cool.
Hellenistic astrology is the OG stuff from ancient Greece - way more sophisticated than modern astrology.
We're talking about techniques like profections (your life themes change every year on your birthday), time lords (specific planets rule different periods of your life), and zodiacal releasing (mapping your entire life path).
Most APIs don't even know these exist.
We calculate all of them, plus 97 Arabic parts (special points that reveal hidden stuff in your chart).
It's like having a time machine that shows you the best times for literally anything - starting a business, finding love, making big moves.
How accurate are transit predictions?
Let's be real - we can't predict that you'll meet a tall dark stranger on Tuesday.
But we can tell you that Tuesday has the kind of energy where meeting someone is more likely.
Our accuracy comes from three things: (1) NASA-level astronomical precision (0.001° accuracy), (2) AI that learns from millions of real-life events, (3) Ancient techniques that have worked for 2000+ years.
We're not making stuff up - we're showing you patterns that repeat.
Like how Mercury retrograde really does mess with technology (ask any IT person).
Our users report 89% accuracy for timing predictions, compared to 45% for generic horoscopes.
Why is real-time transit tracking important?
Planets don't stop moving just because your app cached yesterday's data.
Venus moves about 1 degree per day, the Moon moves 13 degrees - that's huge in astrology terms.
Using old data is like using yesterday's weather forecast - technically information, but not very useful.
Our real-time tracking means when a planet changes signs (big deal in astrology), your users know instantly.
When Mercury stations retrograde, boom - notification.
This real-time accuracy is why apps using our API see 3x more daily active users.
People actually trust the information because it's current, not some generic weekly horoscope written last month.
Use Cases
Mobile Astrology Apps
Send push notifications for important transits, daily horoscopes that actually change daily
Dating Apps
Show compatibility transits, best times for dates, relationship timing insights
Trading Platforms
Financial astrology timing, market predictions based on planetary cycles
Business Tools
Best times for launches, meetings, negotiations based on astrology
Content Platforms
Generate daily personalized content, automated horoscope articles
Wellness Apps
Mental health insights, biorhythm tracking, self-care timing
Technical Specifications
| API Response Time | <500ms average (faster than blinking) |
| Calculation Precision | 0.001° using Swiss Ephemeris (NASA JPL data) |
| Total Endpoints | 33+ different transit calculations |
| Update Frequency | Real-time (updates every second) |
| Supported Planets | All 10 planets + Chiron, nodes, Lilith |
| House Systems | 23 systems (Placidus, Whole Sign, Equal, etc.) |
| Arabic Parts/Hermetic Lots | 97+ including dependent calculations (Paulus Alexandrinus) |
| Time Zones | All global time zones with DST handling |
| Date Range | 13,000 BCE to 17,000 CE (seriously) |
| Languages | 9 languages for interpretations |
| Retrograde Tracking | All planetary retrogrades with exact timing |
| Eclipse Data | Solar and lunar eclipses with paths |
| Webhook Support | Real-time notifications for events |
| Batch Processing | Up to 1000 charts per request |
| SDK Support | JavaScript, Python, PHP, Ruby, Swift, Kotlin |
Transit API Comparison - Why We're Better
| Feature | AstroAPI | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Response Time | <500ms | 2-3 seconds |
| Real-time Updates | Every second | Daily/hourly |
| AI Predictions | Personalized | Generic templates |
| Hellenistic Timing | Full support | Not available |
| Arabic Parts | 97+ Hermetic system | 0-7 basic parts |
| Profections | ✗ | |
| Time Lords | ✗ | |
| Zodiacal Releasing | ✗ | |
| Retrograde Alerts | Automatic | Manual check |
| Eclipse Tracking | Limited | |
| Webhook Support | ✗ | |
| Price | $37/month | $99-299/month |
| Free Tier | 1000 requests | 100-250 requests |
| Setup Time | 15 minutes | 2-3 hours |
| Documentation | Interactive | PDF only |
33 Transit Endpoints That Actually Predict
From daily aspects to AI-powered life event probability scoring
Frequently Asked Questions about Transit API
Real answers to real questions - no corporate BS
Complete Your Astrology Stack
Transit API works best when combined with our other tools. Add birth chart calculations for complete chart analysis, relationship timing for compatibility transits, yearly forecasts for annual predictions, daily horoscopes for personalized content, composite analysis for relationship dynamics.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Start free, scale as you grow. No hidden fees, no surprises.
Starter
For small apps and personal projects
- All basic endpoints
- 12 house systems
- Email support
Professional
For growing astrology applications
- All enhanced endpoints
- 23 house systems
- AI interpretations
- Priority support
Business
For high-volume applications
- ALL endpoints
- White-label ready
- Phone support
All plans include comprehensive documentation and SDKs
Questions? Talk to our team