Realmspace Astrology

When I heard the learn'd astronomer,
When the proofs, the figures, were ranged in columns before me,
When I was shown the charts and diagrams, to add, divide, and measure them,
When I sitting heard the astronomer where he lectured with much applause in the lecture-room,
How soon unaccountable I became tired and sick,
Till rising and gliding out I wander'd off by myself,
In the mystical moist night-air, and from time to time,
Look'd up in perfect silence at the stars.
~Walt Whitman

Realmspace Astrology combines the true science of tracking our own solar system’s celestial bodies, the zodiac and solar system of Realmspace (per Dragon issue #340), and traditional western astrological interpretation into 3 gui: an astronomical clock for determining celestial positions, a Jyotish-style astrological chart and a synastric (relationship) chart for viewing and interpreting the many various aspects presented.

HIGHLIGHTS
•Determine planetary positions of nine major celestials, including retrograde conditions, for any date, time and location from years 0-9999 with to-the-minute accuracy.*
•Determine moon (Selûne) age, phase, and lunar node positions.
•Determine comet K’thoutek’s position and track its approach to the Sun (perihelion).
•Determine positions for the 12 Houses of Heaven. (Porphyry house system.)
•Determine 5 major planetary aspects (conjunction, opposition, trine, square and sextile).
•Determine the essential dignity of a celestial (natural rulership, exaltation, accidental rulership, triplicity, detriment or fall).
•Determine both elemental (fire-earth-air-water) and mode of activity (fixed-cardinal-mutable) makeup for any given chart.
•Receive an in-depth natal or synastric reading of all charts created. Over 700 unique pieces of interpretative content!
•Reserved custom tlk range to easily fit into your own, plus ample padding for associated feats, spells, etc.
•Functionality to determine Moon mansion, Greek/Hermetic Lots (Arabic Parts) and more!

This system provides a compelling link between a player and their character, which I believe can lead to more immersive and dynamic game play. Essentially, a player can input his or her very own birth data (just as with any astrology website) and receive a remarkably accurate and highly unique reading. Should they create a second chart, they can likewise receive an in-depth analysis of the relationship between the two subjects.

Additional functionality pending: determining and signaling various astronomical events (full moons, solar eclipses, etc.); further tests for rare astrological configurations (Grand Cross, Trine, etc.); and added features for DMing and multiplayer.

I will be updating this gui and including added functionality, so please leave feedback regarding any bugs, errors, and discrepancies, as well design suggestions and possible additions. Any insight to interpretive content geared more toward fantasy appreciated.(Comment here or pm me through the link.)

I will also be adding more robust documentation to address builders' possible questions.

Thanks for the look!


Notes:
•To view the synastric gui, activate the astrology chart item and target another chart.
•Retrograde conditions, though calculated, are yet to be displayed.
•Check the client log for a printout of the various data.
•Zodiac translation guide:
Aries = Beholder
Taurus = Harpy
Ettin = Dryad
Leo = Stirge
Virgo = Wyvern
Libra = Dragon
Scorpio = Unicorn
Sagittarius = Hydra
Aquarius = Chimera
Pisces = Basilisk
•Celestial translation guide:
Moon = Selûne
Mercury = Anadia
Venus = Coliar
Mars = Karpri
Jupiter = Chandos
Saturn = Glyth
Uranus = Garden
Neptune = H'Catha

*Accuracy may vary due to limitations of the algorithms, rounding and possible error. Please report if any egregious variations occur, that I may determine the source (but consider your ‘standard’ as well).

Reference
Kumar, G. "The Computation of Houses."
Maclean, Hal. "The Stars Are Right." Dragon. Issue #340, Feburary 2006. (Realmspace zodiac.)
Manwaring, Curtis. "Signification and Philosophy of the Greek Lots."
McClain, Michael. Numerology-Astrology[dot]com (Interpretive content)
Shylter, Paul. "How to Compute Planetary Positions."
**Resource**
Astrodienst. astro[dot]com (natal charts for comparison)
Morton, E.W. "Master Astrologer", Dragon #340, February 2006.
NASA JPL HORIZONS Web-Interface. California Institue of Technology. (online ephemerides)
Realmspace Overview. (spelljammer[dot]org)
Wikipedia. (Julian Day/Astrology/Astronomical Events & Related)