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Lal Kitab Moon Birth Chart Image Extended

The Lal Kitab Moon Birth Chart Image Extended API generates a detailed Moon-based Lal Kitab chart image with advanced astrological insights for horoscope and remedy analysis.

https://json.astroinsightapi.com/api/v1/chart/lalkitab/moon-birth-chart/image/extended
Credit Cost
1 Credit
Avg Latency
~62ms
Auth Type
Basic Auth
Format
JSON / UTF-8

Available Response Languages

🇬🇧 English en
🇮🇳 Hindi hi
🇮🇳 Marathi ma

API Overview & Calculation Details

Methodology and astrological context for Lal Kitab Moon Birth Chart Image Extended.

The Lal Kitab Moon Birth Chart Image Extended API generates a fully rendered, visually customizable Lal Kitab birth chart image constructed from the Moon sign (Chandra Lagna) as the chart's reference point, rather than the Ascendant (Lagna). It combines Moon-sign-based chart computation with the enriched analytical depth of the extended chart family and the server-side image rendering of the image endpoints — making it the most comprehensive Moon-chart image endpoint in the Lal Kitab series.

What This API Returns

Given a person's birth date, time, geographic coordinates, and visual configuration options, the API computes a Moon-sign-anchored Lal Kitab birth chart using extended calculations and returns a rendered image that includes:

  • A rendered Moon birth chart image — a complete Lal Kitab Kundali diagram with the Moon sign placed in the first house, and all other planets distributed across the remaining 11 houses accordingly, drawn in the caller's chosen regional chart style
  • Extended planetary data reflected in the image — placements are computed using the full extended chart logic, incorporating planetary dignity, strength indicators, Pitra Rin (ancestral debt) classification, and retrograde/combust status
  • Chart style variants — support for North Indian, South Indian, and East Indian chart layouts
  • Fully customized visuals — background color, inner and outer line colors and widths, sign and planet colors, font sizes, and chart dimensions are all configurable per request
  • Symbol or text rendering — planets and signs can be displayed as traditional astrological symbols or as text labels/numbers
  • Ayanamsha-corrected planetary positions — all placements are computed using the specified Ayanamsha for precise sidereal accuracy

Main Use Cases

  • Moon-sign-centric astrology features — powering Lal Kitab chart sections for platforms or traditions that prefer the Moon sign as the primary chart reference over the Ascendant, which is common in many North Indian astrological practices
  • Complementary chart views — offering users a Moon chart alongside the standard Ascendant-based birth chart, providing a more complete astrological picture within the same application
  • Detailed horoscope report generation — embedding a Moon-chart image in PDF or email reports that accompany Lal Kitab readings focused on emotional patterns, mental tendencies, and Moon-house-based predictions
  • Remedy and debt analysis — using the extended Pitra Rin and planetary dignity data underlying the image to support Moon-chart-specific remedy recommendations
  • Premium and professional astrology tools — providing practitioners and advanced users with a visually polished, analytically rich Moon chart image suitable for client consultations and printed materials

Request Parameters

Payload specifications for JSON request body.

application/json
Parameter Type Description & Example
day
Required
integer
Day of birth (1–31).
Example: 15
month
Required
integer
Month of birth (1–12).
Example: 9
year
Required
integer
Year of birth (e.g., 1994).
Example: 1994
hour
Required
integer
Hour of birth in 24-hour format (0–23).
Example: 12
min
Required
integer
Minute of birth (0–59).
Example: 30
sec
Optional
integer
Second of birth (0–59). Optional. If not provided, it is considered as 0.
Example: 30
lat
Required
float
Latitude of the birth location.
Example: 28.6139
lon
Required
float
Longitude of the birth location.
Example: 77.1025
tzone
Optional
float
Timezone offset from UTC. Optional. If not provided, it is considered as 5.5 (IST).
Example: 5.5
chartStyle
Optional
string
Chart display style. Supported values: north, south, east. Default is north.
Example: north
bgColor
Optional
string
Background color of the chart in HEX format. Default is #FFFEC9.
Example: #FFFEC9
innerLineColor
Optional
string
Inner line color of the chart in HEX format. Default is #FFC000.
Example: #FFC000
outerLineColor
Optional
string
Outer line color of the chart in HEX format. Default is #FFC000.
Example: #FFC000
signColor
Optional
string
Color of zodiac signs in HEX format. Default is #FF0000.
Example: #FF0000
planetColor
Optional
string
Color of planet names/symbols in HEX format. Default is #0000FF.
Example: #0000FF
chartSize
Optional
integer
Size of the chart in pixels. Default is 350.
Example: 350
innerLineWidth
Optional
integer
Width of inner chart lines. Default is 2.
Example: 2
outerLineWidth
Optional
integer
Width of outer chart lines. Default is 5.
Example: 5
signFontSize
Optional
integer
Font size of zodiac signs. Default is 15.
Example: 15
planetFontSize
Optional
integer
Font size of planet names/symbols. Default is 15.
Example: 15
signSymbol
Optional
string
Display zodiac sign symbol or number. Y = show symbol, N = show number. Default is N.
Example: N
planetSymbol
Optional
string
Display planet symbol or name. Y = show symbol, N = show name. Default is N.
Example: N

Required & Optional Headers

Header Key Value / Format Description
Authorization
Required
Basic {base64} Base64 encoded string of CLIENT_ID:CLIENT_SECRET.
Content-Type
Required
application/json Specifies JSON payload format in request body.
Accept-Language
Optional
en, hi, ta, te... Returns localized astrology output. Default: en
X-Ayanamsha
Optional
lahiri, raman, krishnamurti... Ayanamsha system: lahiri, raman, fagan_bradley, usha_shashi, krishnamurti, djwhal_khul, yukteshwar, jn_bhasin, suryasiddhanta, aryabhata. Default: lahiri

Frequently Asked Questions

Comprehensive developer guidance for Lal Kitab Moon Birth Chart Image Extended.

What is the Lal Kitab Moon Birth Chart Image Extended API and what data does it provide?

The Lal Kitab Moon Birth Chart Image Extended API provides authentic Lal Kitab calculations based on Vedic astrology algorithms. It returns structured JSON data containing detailed planetary positions, house calculations, and astrological parameters suitable for Kundli apps, astrology websites, and developer applications.

What input parameters are required to call Lal Kitab Moon Birth Chart Image Extended?

The Lal Kitab Moon Birth Chart Image Extended API requires standard Vedic birth details: day, month, year, hour, min, sec, latitude (lat), longitude (lon), and timezone (tzone). All parameters can be passed in the JSON request body.

How many credits does the Lal Kitab Moon Birth Chart Image Extended endpoint consume?

Each calculation request to Lal Kitab Moon Birth Chart Image Extended consumes 1 API credit. The endpoint delivers high performance with an average response time of ~62ms.

How do I authenticate with the Lal Kitab Moon Birth Chart Image Extended API?

Authenticate using HTTP Basic Authentication by including your Base64 encoded client_id:client_secret credentials in the Authorization header (Authorization: Basic BASE64(client_id:client_secret)).

Can I get Lal Kitab Moon Birth Chart Image Extended responses in regional Indian languages?

Yes! The API supports multiple languages including English, Hindi, Marathi. Pass your desired language code (e.g. 'hi' for Hindi, 'ta' for Tamil, 'en' for English) in the Accept-Language request header.

Which Ayanamsha systems can be calculated with Lal Kitab Moon Birth Chart Image Extended?

Supported Ayanamshas include NC Lahiri (Default), BV Raman, Krishnamurti (KP), Fagan Bradley, Usha Shashi, Djwhal Khul, Sri Yukteshwar, JN Bhasin, Surya Siddhanta, and Aryabhata. Specify your choice using the X-Ayanamsha header.

What response format and HTTP codes does this API return?

The API returns clean JSON UTF-8 output. Successful requests return HTTP 200 OK with the computed data payload. Parameter validation errors return HTTP 422 with actionable error messages.

POST chart/lalkitab/moon-birth-chart/image/extended
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