VedicAstroEngine

VedicAstroEngine is a high-precision, professional-grade Python library for Vedic (Hindu) Astrology. Built on top of the robust Skyfield astronomical library and NASA's JPL ephemerides, it provides a complete suite of calculations for predictive, electional, and medical astrology.

🚀 Key Advantages

🛡️ Completely Free of Swiss Ephemeris (pyswisseph)

VedicAstroEngine is completely independent of the Swiss Ephemeris library.

• No Licensing Headaches: Free from the restrictive dual-licensing (GPL/Commercial) of Swiss Ephemeris.
• Pure Python & NASA JPL Power: Uses NASA's DE421/DE440 ephemerides via Skyfield for state-of-the-art precision.
• Lightweight: No complex C-extensions to compile; works seamlessly across all platforms.

✅ Validated & Professional Grade

This engine has been rigorously validated and tested against professional astrological software (such as Jagannatha Hora) to ensure identical results for core and advanced calculations.

🌟 Features (Full Version)

• Shodashavarga: High-resolution calculation of all 16 divisional charts (D-1 to D-60).
• Planetary Strength: Full implementation of Shadbala (six-fold strength), Vimsopaka Bala, and Ishta/Kashta Phala.
• Professional PDF Engine: Generate stunning multi-page Kundali reports with traditional diamond charts, Sudarshan Chakra, and SBC grids.
• Predictive Modules: Vimshottari, Yogini, Chara, and Kaal Chakra Dashas.
• Comprehensive Yoga System: Detection of thousands of Nabhasa, Raja, and Dhana Yogas.
• Matchmaking & Kuja Dosha: Full Ashtakoota Guna Milan and Manglik analysis.
• Medical Astrology: Longevity (Pinda/Amsa Ayu), health vulnerabilities, and Balarishta.
• Muhurta & Transit: Real-time detection of auspicious times and SBC Vedha.

Installation

pip install vedic_astro_engine_lite

Quick Start

from vedic_astro_engine import build_charts, generate_pdf_report

# Build data for a specific moment (Lat/Lon for Bangalore)
data = build_charts(1996, 5, 27, 14, 18, lat=12.98, lon_deg=77.58)

# Generate a professional PDF report
generate_pdf_report(data, "My_Kundali_Report.pdf")

📜 Licensing (AGPL-3.0)

This project is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0.

• Open Source: The full professional engine is free for everyone to use, modify, and distribute for open-source projects.
• Copyleft: If you use this library in a public project or a web service, you must release your derivative work under the same AGPL license.
• Commercial Use: Commercial use is permitted, provided you adhere to the AGPL terms (releasing your source code). For closed-source commercial needs, please contact the author.

For inquiries: 📧 prabhakarpanday4@gmail.com

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