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There are many sources of algorithms for astrological programmers. Among the most accurate and advanced are the Swiss Ephemeris programs from Astrodienst. If you are creating free astrology software, you are permitted to use the Swiss Ephemeris files at no cost. Neat Stuff 1 - Calendar Magic Calendar Magic is an incredible resource for astrologers interested in the many different calendrical systems throughout the world. This free Windows program offers Gregorian, Chinese, Hebrew, Hindu lunisolar, Islamic civil, Julian and Persian calendars, side-by-side comparisons of calendars, Special Days for over 50 countries since 1990, a large selection of "Date Facts", calendar conversions, the ability to create reminders, the dates and times of equinoxes, solstices and Moon phases for any year from 1582 to 3000, Solar and lunar eclipse data for any year up to 3000, Sunrise and sunset information for any date up to the end of 2200 for nearly 6000 locations across the world, Moonrise and moonset information for any date up to the end of 2200 for nearly 6000 locations across the world, and much more. You can download the software here. What an incredible free resource. The Bug Report If you are using Parashara's Light version 2000 to calculate planetary yogas in their "1001 Yogas" menu item, you will have to turn on "Use Functional Benefics and Malefics" (by checking the box) and then turn off "Use Functional Benefics and Malefics" (by unchecking the box) in order for the yogas to be calculated correctly. Even then, many of the yogas shown are not actually present in the chart. However, in my experience, Vedic computer programs in general tend to delineate yogas inaccurately for several reasons: 1. Their methods of determining yogas are not perfect, so some yogas are found that don't really exist in the chart. 2. There are many differing methods of assessing what makes up some yogas. 3. None of the programs presently available take into account -- at all -- the strength or weakness of the planets comprising the yoga. As a result, the delineations are useless. E.g. if a Gajakesari Yoga -- formed by the Moon being at an angle to Jupiter -- is formed with a New Moon and a Debilitated Jupiter, it has literally no power to cause positive effects. Discounts on Software Software discounts starting May 2002: When you purchase astrology software through me, you will get: 1. My free expert guidance in choosing the right program. 2. The best pricing distributors are allowed to offer. 3. Free U.S. shipping, unless prohibited by the manufacturer, and for some programs, free Express shipping Worldwide. 4. Additional benefits. E.g. I offer a very inexpensive excellent transit report for purchasers of Kepler & Sirius, over 60 free beautiful extra artistic wheels for Solar Fire Gold, etc. 5. You are supporting my website, allowing me to continue posting astrology tutorials, software reviews, and much more. 6. Your software is fully registered to you and shipped to you directly from the manufacturer, with their full customer support as well as mine. To go to my secure astrology software order form, click here. You can support SoftStar News by: Telling others about our website. Sending us your insights and feedback on astrology software, Alerting us to new programs and astrological resources, Linking your website to ours, and by purchasing your astrological software through this site. Click to Return to 
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