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The Basic Gemstone Suggestions API provides Suggestions related calculations and insights based on Vedic Astrology principles. This endpoint is designed for astrology applications, report generation systems, horoscope platforms, and developer integrations requiring structured JSON responses and reliable REST API access.
https://json.astroinsightapi.com/api/v1/suggestions/gem
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Methodology and astrological context for Basic Gemstone Suggestions.
The Basic Gemstone Suggestions API provides Vedic astrology-based gemstone recommendations derived from a person's birth details. By analysing the planetary positions in the natal chart computed from the given date, time, and geographic location of birth, the API identifies which gemstones are astrologically beneficial for the individual and returns a structured set of suggestions.
This endpoint accepts a birth date, time, timezone, and geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude), computes the individual's Vedic natal chart using the specified Ayanamsha system, and analyses the planetary strengths, weaknesses, and lordships within that chart. Based on this analysis, it determines which planets require strengthening or balancing and maps them to their corresponding gemstones according to classical Vedic gemology (Ratna Shastra). The result is a set of gemstone recommendations tailored to the individual's birth chart.
The response delivers a structured set of gemstone suggestions, typically including:
Recommended Gemstones — The primary gemstones advised for the individual, each linked to a specific planet in the natal chart
Planet Association — The ruling planet for each recommended gemstone, indicating which planetary energy the gemstone is intended to strengthen or harmonise
Gemstone Details — Information about each suggested gemstone, such as its name, the planet it governs, and its astrological significance
Substitute Gemstones — Alternative or substitute gemstones (uparatnas) that can be used in place of the primary gemstone, offering more accessible options
Wearing Guidance — Basic guidance on how and when to wear each gemstone, such as the recommended finger, metal, and day of the week aligned with the ruling planet
Vedic Astrology & Jyotish Applications — Powering gemstone recommendation features in astrology apps and platforms that provide personalised Vedic guidance based on birth charts
Gemstone & Jewellery Retail Platforms — Integrating astrologically personalised gemstone suggestions into e-commerce or jewellery platforms to help customers select stones suited to their birth chart
Horoscope & Consultation Reports — Including gemstone recommendations as part of comprehensive Kundali or horoscope reports generated for clients by astrologers
Spiritual & Wellness Applications — Offering users personalised gemstone guidance within wellness, meditation, or spiritual growth apps that incorporate Vedic principles
Personalised Almanac & Panchang Platforms — Enriching daily or birth-based almanac services with gemstone suggestions as an additional layer of personalised astrological guidance
Birth Chart-Based Analysis — Gemstone recommendations are derived from a full Vedic natal chart computation for the individual's exact birth moment and location, ensuring personalised and astronomically accurate results
Classical Vedic Gemology — Suggestions follow the principles of Ratna Shastra, the classical Vedic system that maps planets to specific gemstones and prescribes them based on planetary strength and lordship in the natal chart
Primary and Substitute Stones — Returns both primary gemstones and their more affordable or accessible substitutes, making recommendations practical for a wide range of users
Ayanamsha Support — The natal chart underlying the recommendations is computed using the Ayanamsha system specified via the X-Ayanamsha header, ensuring compatibility with different schools of Vedic astrology such as Lahiri, Raman, or KP
Location-Aware Chart Computation — The birth latitude, longitude, and timezone are used to calculate the precise ascendant and house cusps, which directly influence which planets are emphasised in the gemstone analysis
Multi-Language Support — The Accept-Language header enables gemstone names, planet names, and guidance text to be returned in the preferred language, supporting regional and international audiences
Payload specifications for JSON request body.
| Parameter | Type | Description & Example |
|---|---|---|
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day
Required
|
integer |
Day of birth (1–31).
Example:
15
|
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month
Required
|
integer |
Month of birth (1–12).
Example:
9
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year
Required
|
integer |
Year of birth (e.g., 1994).
Example:
1994
|
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hour
Required
|
integer |
Hour of birth in 24-hour format (0–23).
Example:
12
|
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min
Required
|
integer |
Minute of birth (0–59).
Example:
30
|
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sec
Optional
|
integer |
Second of birth (0–59). Optional. If not provided, it is considered as 0.
Example:
30
|
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lat
Required
|
float |
Latitude of the birth location.
Example:
28.6139
|
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lon
Required
|
float |
Longitude of the birth location.
Example:
77.1025
|
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tzone
Optional
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float |
Timezone offset from UTC. Optional. If not provided, it is considered as 5.5 (IST).
Example:
5.5
|
| Header Key | Value / Format | Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Authorization
Required
|
Basic {base64} |
Base64 encoded string of CLIENT_ID:CLIENT_SECRET. |
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Content-Type
Required
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application/json |
Specifies JSON payload format in request body. |
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Accept-Language
Optional
|
en, hi, ta, te... |
Returns localized astrology output. Default: en |
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X-Ayanamsha
Optional
|
lahiri, raman, krishnamurti... |
Ayanamsha system: lahiri, raman, fagan_bradley, usha_shashi, krishnamurti, djwhal_khul, yukteshwar, jn_bhasin, suryasiddhanta, aryabhata. Default: lahiri |
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Comprehensive developer guidance for Basic Gemstone Suggestions.
The Basic Gemstone Suggestions API provides authentic Suggestions 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.
The Basic Gemstone Suggestions 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.
Each calculation request to Basic Gemstone Suggestions consumes 1 API credit. The endpoint delivers high performance with an average response time of ~42ms.
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)).
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.
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.
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.