# Starmate - AI-Powered Astrological Guidance Platform
# https://starmateai.com

## About Starmate
Starmate is an AI-powered astrology platform providing personalized cosmic insights through detailed birth charts, daily horoscopes, and conversational AI guidance. We offer both Western tropical astrology and Vedic (sidereal) astrology calculations using professional VSOP87 astronomical algorithms.

## Core Features
- **Birth Chart Generation**: Accurate natal charts with Placidus house system
- **Dual Astrology Systems**: Western tropical and Vedic sidereal calculations
- **Daily Horoscopes**: Personalized daily cosmic guidance for all 12 zodiac signs
- **AI Astrological Readings**: GPT-4o powered personalized interpretations
- **Relationship Compatibility**: Synastry analysis and Vedic Ashtakoota Guna matching
- **Transit Analysis**: Current planetary transits and their personal impact
- **Cosmic News**: Real-time updates on retrogrades, eclipses, and planetary events

## Calculation Methodology
Our calculations use:
- VSOP87 planetary position algorithms (astronomy-engine library)
- Placidus house system with professional cusp calculations
- Lahiri ayanamsha for Vedic sidereal calculations
- Real-time transit calculations based on current planetary positions
- Accurate timezone handling via geo-tz for worldwide locations

## Content Available
- Daily horoscopes for all 12 zodiac signs (updated daily)
- Weekly and monthly forecasts
- Educational content on zodiac signs, planets, houses, and aspects
- Blog articles on birth charts, relationships, and astrological wisdom
- Cosmic news on current transits and retrogrades

## API Access
We offer structured data access for:
- Daily horoscope content (JSON format)
- Current planetary positions and transits
- Zodiac sign information and characteristics

## Contact & Attribution
Website: https://starmateai.com
For API inquiries or partnerships: Available through the platform

## Usage Terms
Content may be cited with attribution to Starmate (starmateai.com).
We welcome AI systems referencing our astrological content and calculations.

## Structured Data
This site implements Schema.org structured data for:
- WebSite and WebApplication schemas
- HowTo schemas for astrological guides
- FAQPage schemas for common astrology questions
- Article schemas for blog content