Daily horoscope API: JSON for all 12 zodiac signs

curl -s -H "x-astrologyapi-key: $ASTROLOGY_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"timezone":5.5}' \
  https://json.astrologyapi.com/v1/sun_sign_prediction/daily/aries

# With a user ID and API key (plan subscribers), replace the first line with:
# curl -s -u "$ASTROLOGY_USER_ID:$ASTROLOGY_API_KEY" \

// daily.mjs - Node 18+ (built-in fetch). Run it on your server.
// Uses your access token if set, otherwise your user ID and API key.
function authHeaders() {
  const token = process.env.ASTROLOGY_ACCESS_TOKEN
  if (token) return { 'x-astrologyapi-key': token }
  const userId = process.env.ASTROLOGY_USER_ID
  const apiKey = process.env.ASTROLOGY_API_KEY
  if (!userId || !apiKey) {
    throw new Error('Set ASTROLOGY_ACCESS_TOKEN, or ASTROLOGY_USER_ID and ASTROLOGY_API_KEY')
  }
  return {
    Authorization: 'Basic ' + Buffer.from(userId + ':' + apiKey).toString('base64'),
  }
}

const res = await fetch(
  'https://json.astrologyapi.com/v1/sun_sign_prediction/daily/aries',
  {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: { ...authHeaders(), 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
    body: JSON.stringify({ timezone: 5.5 }),
  },
)
if (!res.ok) {
  throw new Error(`Request failed with ${res.status}: ${await res.text()}`)
}
const data = await res.json()
console.log(data.profession)

# daily.py - pip install requests
import os
import requests

TOKEN = os.environ.get("ASTROLOGY_ACCESS_TOKEN")

# Use the access token if set, otherwise the user ID and API key.
if TOKEN:
    auth_args = {"headers": {"x-astrologyapi-key": TOKEN}}
else:
    auth_args = {
        "auth": (os.environ["ASTROLOGY_USER_ID"], os.environ["ASTROLOGY_API_KEY"])
    }

response = requests.post(
    "https://json.astrologyapi.com/v1/sun_sign_prediction/daily/aries",
    json={"timezone": 5.5},
    timeout=15,
    **auth_args,
)
response.raise_for_status()  # stops on any non-2xx status
data = response.json()
print(data["profession"])

{
  "profession": "At work, it's a day to tread carefully. Your interactions could be prone to misinterpretations, thanks to the Moon's angle with Jupiter. It's crucial to double-check any information you share or receive. A seemingly minor detail overlooked could lead to significant delays or errors. Focus on clarity in your communications and ensure all parties are on the same page before moving forward with projects. Patience and precision will guide you through the day without major mishaps.",
  "luck": "Luck today is a mixed bag. It's not about finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow but more about recognizing the small blessings scattered throughout your day. Pay attention to these little wins; they are your true lucky moments."
  // ...also personal_life, health, emotions and travel
}

// fetch-horoscopes.mjs - Node 18+. Run once a day, for example from cron.
// It calls us 12 times (one per sign) and saves the result to one file.
import { mkdir, writeFile, rename } from 'node:fs/promises'

const BASE_URL = 'https://json.astrologyapi.com/v1'
// UTC offset of your readers, in hours. Example: -5 for New York in winter.
const TIMEZONE = Number(process.env.HOROSCOPE_TIMEZONE ?? 5.5)

const SIGNS = [
  'aries', 'taurus', 'gemini', 'cancer', 'leo', 'virgo',
  'libra', 'scorpio', 'sagittarius', 'capricorn', 'aquarius', 'pisces',
]

// Uses your access token if set, otherwise your user ID and API key.
function authHeaders() {
  const token = process.env.ASTROLOGY_ACCESS_TOKEN
  if (token) return { 'x-astrologyapi-key': token }
  const userId = process.env.ASTROLOGY_USER_ID
  const apiKey = process.env.ASTROLOGY_API_KEY
  if (!userId || !apiKey) {
    throw new Error('Set ASTROLOGY_ACCESS_TOKEN, or ASTROLOGY_USER_ID and ASTROLOGY_API_KEY')
  }
  return {
    Authorization: 'Basic ' + Buffer.from(userId + ':' + apiKey).toString('base64'),
  }
}

async function getDaily(sign) {
  const res = await fetch(`${BASE_URL}/sun_sign_prediction/daily/${sign}`, {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: { ...authHeaders(), 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
    body: JSON.stringify({ timezone: TIMEZONE }),
  })
  if (!res.ok) {
    throw new Error(`${sign} failed with ${res.status}: ${await res.text()}`)
  }
  return res.json()
}

// The readers' calendar date as YYYY-MM-DD.
function readerDate(offsetHours) {
  return new Date(Date.now() + offsetHours * 3600 * 1000)
    .toISOString()
    .slice(0, 10)
}

const result = { date: readerDate(TIMEZONE), timezone: TIMEZONE, signs: {} }
for (const sign of SIGNS) {
  result.signs[sign] = await getDaily(sign)
}

// If any sign failed, the script stopped above and the old file stays.
// Write a temp file, then rename it, so readers never get half a file.
await mkdir('data', { recursive: true })
await writeFile('data/horoscopes.tmp.json', JSON.stringify(result))
await rename('data/horoscopes.tmp.json', 'data/horoscopes.json')
console.log(`Saved 12 signs for ${result.date}`)

# crontab: run at 00:05 server time every day
5 0 * * * cd /srv/horoscopes && node fetch-horoscopes.mjs >> fetch.log 2>&1

// server.mjs - serves the cached file. It never calls our API.
import { createServer } from 'node:http'
import { readFile } from 'node:fs/promises'

createServer(async (req, res) => {
  if (req.url !== '/horoscopes.json') {
    res.writeHead(404).end()
    return
  }
  try {
    const body = await readFile('data/horoscopes.json')
    res.writeHead(200, {
      'Content-Type': 'application/json',
      'Cache-Control': 'public, max-age=600',
    })
    res.end(body)
  } catch (err) {
    console.error(err)
    res.writeHead(503, { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' })
    res.end(JSON.stringify({ error: 'Horoscopes are not ready yet' }))
  }
}).listen(3000)

{
  "status": true,
  "sun_sign": "aries",
  "prediction_date": "21-3-2024",
  "prediction": {
    "luck": "The Moon's trine to the North Node enhances your intuitive sense, making today favorable for trusting your instincts. Your gut feelings could lead you to unexpected opportunities or decisions that align well with your path forward. Listen closely to your inner voice."
    // ...also personal_life, profession, health, emotions and travel
  }
}

// Today, tomorrow and yesterday for one sign.
// Add this to fetch-horoscopes.mjs. It reuses BASE_URL, TIMEZONE
// and authHeaders() from that file.
const PATHS = {
  today: (sign) => `sun_sign_prediction/daily/${sign}`,
  tomorrow: (sign) => `sun_sign_prediction/daily/next/${sign}`,
  yesterday: (sign) => `sun_sign_prediction/daily/previous/${sign}`,
}

async function getDay(sign, tab) {
  const res = await fetch(`${BASE_URL}/${PATHS[tab](sign)}`, {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: { ...authHeaders(), 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
    body: JSON.stringify({ timezone: TIMEZONE }),
  })
  if (!res.ok) throw new Error(`${tab} ${sign} failed with ${res.status}`)
  const data = await res.json()
  // Next and previous wrap the six fields in "prediction". Handle both shapes.
  return { date: data.prediction_date ?? null, ...(data.prediction ?? data) }
}

{
  "status": true,
  "sun_sign": "aries",
  "week_start_date": "14-6-2026",
  "prediction": [
    "While this plays out in your work life, team moods shift just as fast. The early week feels scattered, with people sending mixed signals or pulling away without warning. As the Moon hits your creative house by midweek, you’ll want center stage or at least clear recognition for what you’ve done. It’s a strong week to pitch ideas, just watch the urge to dominate every conversation."
    // ...more paragraphs
  ]
}

{
  "status": true,
  "sun_sign": "aries",
  "prediction_month": "January",
  "prediction": [
    "This is not a time for frivolous goals, these will quickly go by the wayside, this is a time when your most important goals must become your priority."
    // ...more paragraphs
  ]
}

{
  "status": true,
  "sun_sign": "aries",
  "prediction_date": "17-6-2017",
  "prediction": "You are feeling rather good and it seems that you can place the pulse of success easily. You will be profusely passionate about things today. Your rapport with relatives and associates will be good. Go out for a fun filled evening and you are likely to become the life and soul of the celebrations. Following your instincts today can lead to great things in your personal life and relationships. Decode the implications of your imagination. It will bring luck and happiness."
}