Asterwise

Transits

asterwise_get_transits

Read-onlyIdempotent

Lists sign ingresses and retrograde/direct stations for all planets between two dates against the natal context and returns chronological astronomical events.

WORKFLOW: BEFORE: RECOMMENDED — asterwise_get_natal_chart — clarifies the natal reference for the same birth data. AFTER: asterwise_get_gochar — optional current snapshot after scanning the range.

INPUT CONTRACT: from_date and to_date are strings in the format expected by the upstream API (typically YYYY-MM-DD). Range cap (24 months), date order, and validity are enforced upstream, not locally.

DO NOT CONFUSE WITH: asterwise_get_gochar — single-day transit snapshot with houses from Moon/Lagna, not ingress/station lists. asterwise_get_dasha_transits — dasha lord vs transit scoring for today only.

Full output and error contract: https://docs.asterwise.com/mcp/tools/get-transits/

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`birth`	Yes	Birth data for a single person.
`to_date`	Yes	End of the window to list ingress and station events, YYYY-MM-DD.
`from_date`	Yes	Start of the window to list ingress and station events, YYYY-MM-DD.
`response_format`	No	Output format: 'markdown' (default) for a readable report, or 'json' for the raw structured payload.	markdown

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`result`	Yes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

Changed3 schema fields changedSep 5, 2026

addedInput schema / properties / from_date / description

Added value: +"Start of the window to list ingress and station events, YYYY-MM-DD."

addedInput schema / properties / response_format / description

Added value: +"Output format: 'markdown' (default) for a readable report, or 'json' for the raw structured payload."

addedInput schema / properties / to_date / description

Added value: +"End of the window to list ingress and station events, YYYY-MM-DD."

Changed8 schema fields changedSep 4, 2026

changedInput schema / properties / birth / properties / date / description

Previous value: -"Birth date in YYYY-MM-DD format. Example: '1985-11-12'"New value: +"Birth date YYYY-MM-DD."

changedInput schema / properties / birth / properties / lat / description

Previous value: -"Birth latitude in decimal degrees. North positive, south negative. Example: 19.0760 for Mumbai, -33.8688 for Sydney"New value: +"Latitude in decimal degrees, north positive (Mumbai 19.076)."

changedInput schema / properties / birth / properties / lon / description

Previous value: -"Birth longitude in decimal degrees. East positive, west negative. Example: 72.8777 for Mumbai, -74.0060 for New York"New value: +"Longitude in decimal degrees, east positive (Mumbai 72.8777)."

changedInput schema / properties / birth / properties / person_name / description

Previous value: -"Name of the person for this chart. Example: 'Arjun Mehta'"New value: +"Person's name, used in labels only."

changedInput schema / properties / birth / properties / time / description

Previous value: -"Birth time in HH:MM 24-hour format. Example: '06:45'. Omit entirely if the birth time is unknown: a sunrise chart is used and birth_time_provided returns false. Do not pass '00:00' for an unknown time, it is treated as a real midnight birth and returns a confidently wrong ascendant."New value: +"Birth time HH:MM (24h), e.g. '06:45'. Omit if unknown (a sunrise chart is used and birth_time_provided=false); never pass '00:00' for unknown."

changedInput schema / properties / birth / properties / timezone / description

Previous value: -"IANA timezone for the birth location. Examples: 'Asia/Kolkata' (India), 'America/New_York' (New York), 'Europe/London' (London), 'Asia/Tokyo' (Japan), 'America/Los_Angeles' (Los Angeles), 'Europe/Paris' (Paris), 'Asia/Dubai' (Dubai), 'Asia/Singapore' (Singapore), 'America/Chicago' (Chicago), 'Australia/Sydney' (Sydney). Default: Asia/Kolkata"New value: +"IANA timezone of the birth place, e.g. 'Asia/Kolkata', 'America/New_York', 'Europe/London'. Default: Asia/Kolkata"

addedInput schema / properties / response_format / default
```
Added value: +"markdown"
```

changedInput schema / required

Previous value: -[
-  "birth",
-  "from_date",
-  "to_date",
-  "response_format"
-]New value: +[
+  "birth",
+  "from_date",
+  "to_date"
+]

Changed6 schema fields changedJul 25, 2026

addedInput schema / properties / birth / properties / time / anyOf

Added value: +[
+  {
+    "pattern": "^\\d{2}:\\d{2}$",
+    "type": "string"
+  },
+  {
+    "type": "null"
+  }
+]

addedInput schema / properties / birth / properties / time / default
```
Added value: +null
```

changedInput schema / properties / birth / properties / time / description

Previous value: -"Birth time in HH:MM format (24-hour). Example: '06:45'. Use '00:00' if unknown."New value: +"Birth time in HH:MM 24-hour format. Example: '06:45'. Omit entirely if the birth time is unknown: a sunrise chart is used and birth_time_provided returns false. Do not pass '00:00' for an unknown time, it is treated as a real midnight birth and returns a confidently wrong ascendant."

removedInput schema / properties / birth / properties / time / pattern
```
Removed value: -"^\\d{2}:\\d{2}$"
```
removedInput schema / properties / birth / properties / time / type
```
Removed value: -"string"
```

changedInput schema / properties / birth / required

Previous value: -[
-  "date",
-  "time",
-  "lat",
-  "lon"
-]New value: +[
+  "date",
+  "lat",
+  "lon"
+]

First observedApr 22, 2026

TDQS

A4.7/5.0

Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, covering the safety profile. The description adds useful behavioral traits: the 24-month range cap, upstream enforcement of date order/validity, expected date format, and the fact that output is chronological — all valuable context beyond the annotations.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is front-loaded with the core purpose and then structured into labeled WORKFLOW, INPUT CONTRACT, and DO NOT CONFUSE sections. Every sentence earns its place, and the doc link for full contract avoids unnecessary fluff.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a complex tool with many siblings, the description covers workflow, alternative routing, input constraints, and links to the full output/error contract. Since an output schema exists, return-value details are not required in the description, making this complete for an agent to select and invoke correctly.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. The description's INPUT CONTRACT supplements the schema by clarifying from_date/to_date format expectations, the 24-month cap, and that range/order/validity are enforced upstream rather than locally. This adds meaningful parameter semantics beyond the schema descriptions.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description opens with a precise verb and resource: 'Lists sign ingresses and retrograde/direct stations for all planets between two dates against the natal context and returns chronological astronomical events.' It clearly distinguishes this tool from siblings in the DO NOT CONFUSE section, making the tool's specific scope immediately apparent.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description explicitly provides workflow guidance: BEFORE recommends asterwise_get_natal_chart and AFTER suggests asterwise_get_gochar. It also names two alternatives (get_gochar and get_dasha_transits) and explains exactly why they are different, leaving no ambiguity about when to use each tool.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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TDQS

A3.9/5.0

Disambiguation3/5

Many tools are well-differentiated by explicit 'DO NOT CONFUSE WITH' notes, but the sheer number of near-neighbor pairs (e.g., crystal vs gemstone recommendations, natal chart variants, dasha systems, compatibility systems, tarot draw variants) creates real selection risk. The descriptions mitigate overlap, but an agent browsing 103 tools will struggle to pick the right one.

Naming Consistency5/5

Every tool follows the asterwise_get_* or asterwise_draw_* prefix convention with a clear noun phrase (e.g., asterwise_get_natal_chart, asterwise_draw_tarot_cards). The two verbs 'get' and 'draw' are semantically appropriate, and there are no camelCase or mixed-style names.

Tool Count1/5

103 tools is far beyond a manageable MCP surface. While the domain is broad (Vedic astrology, Western astrology, numerology, tarot, crystals, dream symbols), the server bundles multiple distinct domains into one namespace, making it nearly impossible for an agent to discover the right tool efficiently.

Completeness4/5

The surface is impressively comprehensive across astrology, numerology, tarot, and remedies, with deep coverage of dasha systems, compatibility frameworks, and chart types. Minor gaps exist (e.g., no tarot interpretation endpoint, no batch operations, no update/delete since it's read-only data), but for a reference/prediction API the coverage is strong.

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