Feature/calculate transit parameter change

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -4,6 +4,14 @@ All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
 
 Format based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/).
 
+## [1.1.0] - 2026-04-08
+
+### Added
+- Added test case coverage for `cast_transit` return structure.
+
+### Changed
+- Refactored `cast_transit` to accept birth parameters (`dob_str`, `time_str`, `lat`, `lon`, `timezone`) directly instead of requiring a pre-calculated `natal_chart` input.
+
 ## [1.0.0] - 2026-03-31
 
 ### Added
@@ -23,4 +31,5 @@ Format based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/).
 - Sarvashtakavarga, Bhinnashtakavarga, and Prashtara Ashtakavarga
 - Divisional charts: D2, D3, D4, D7, D9, D10, D12, D16, D20, D24, D27, D30, D40, D60
 
+[1.1.0]: https://github.com/adarshj322/dashaflow/compare/v1.0.0...v1.1.0
 [1.0.0]: https://github.com/adarshj322/dashaflow/releases/tag/v1.0.0

README.md

@@ -26,7 +26,9 @@ print(chart["dashas"]["maha"]["planet"])      # Current Mahadasha lord
 print(chart["yogas"])                         # Detected yogas
 
 # Transits
-transit = dashaflow.cast_transit("2026-03-29", chart)
+transit = dashaflow.cast_transit(
+    "2026-03-29", "1990-04-15", "14:30", 28.6139, 77.2090, "Asia/Kolkata"
+)
 print(transit["sade_sati"])
 
 # Compatibility (Person 1 = Male, Person 2 = Female)
@@ -52,7 +54,7 @@ print(career["career_themes"])
 | Function | Description |
 |---|---|
 | `cast_chart(dob, time, lat, lon, timezone, query_date=None, ephe_path='')` | Complete natal chart — planets, dashas, yogas, ashtakavarga, shadbala, vargas, and more |
-| `cast_transit(transit_date, natal_chart, timezone="Asia/Kolkata")` | Planetary transits overlaid on natal chart with SAV points, Sade Sati, Rahu-Ketu axis |
+| `cast_transit(transit_date, dob_str, time_str, lat, lon, timezone="Asia/Kolkata")` | Planetary transits overlaid on natal chart with SAV points, Sade Sati, Rahu-Ketu axis |
 | `calculate_compatibility(dob1, time1, lat1, lon1, tz1, dob2, time2, lat2, lon2, tz2)` | 36-point Ashtakoot + extended kutas + Kuja Dosha |
 | `check_muhurtha(activity, date, time, lat, lon, timezone)` | Electional astrology for 6 activity types |
 | `analyze_career(dob, time, lat, lon, timezone)` | D10 Dashamsha career analysis with theme recommendations |

pyproject.toml

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ requires-python = ">=3.10"
 authors = [
     { name = "Adarsh J" },
 ]
-keywords = ["vedic", "astrology", "jyotish", "horoscope", "dashaflow", "vimshottari", "navamsha"]
+keywords = ["vedic", "astrology", "jyotish", "horoscope", "dashaflow", "vimshottari", "navamsha", "python", "python3", "swiss-ephemeris", "astrology-api", "pypi-package", "birth-chart", "jyotisha", "vedic-astrology", "jyotish-open-source"]
 classifiers = [
     "Development Status :: 4 - Beta",
     "Intended Audience :: Developers",

src/dashaflow/__init__.py

@@ -91,7 +91,10 @@ def cast_chart(
 
 def cast_transit(
     transit_date: str,
-    natal_chart: dict,
+    dob_str: str,
+    time_str: str,
+    lat: float,
+    lon: float,
     timezone: str = "Asia/Kolkata",
 ) -> dict:
     """
@@ -101,8 +104,14 @@ def cast_transit(
     ----------
     transit_date : str
         Date to compute transits as "YYYY-MM-DD"
-    natal_chart : dict
-        Full dict output from cast_chart()
+    dob_str : str
+        Date of birth as "YYYY-MM-DD"
+    time_str : str
+        Time of birth as "HH:MM" (24-hour)
+    lat : float
+        Birth latitude (-90 to 90)
+    lon : float
+        Birth longitude (-180 to 180)
     timezone : str, optional
         IANA timezone. Defaults to "Asia/Kolkata".
 
@@ -111,6 +120,14 @@ def cast_transit(
     dict
         Transit planets with house positions, SAV points, Sade Sati, Rahu-Ketu axis.
     """
+    validate_birth_input(dob_str, time_str, lat, lon, timezone)
+    natal_chart = calculate_vedic_chart(
+        dob_str=dob_str,
+        time_str=time_str,
+        lat=lat,
+        lon=lon,
+        timezone_str=timezone,
+    )
     return calculate_transit(
         transit_date_str=transit_date,
         natal_chart=natal_chart,

src/dashaflow/_version.py

@@ -1 +1 @@
-__version__ = "1.0.0"
+__version__ = "1.1.0"

tests/test_comprehensive.py

@@ -1310,6 +1310,15 @@ def test_cast_chart_invalid_timezone_raises(self):
         with self.assertRaises(ValueError):
             dashaflow.cast_chart("1990-04-15", "14:30", 28.6139, 77.2090, "Bogus/Zone")
 
+    def test_cast_transit_returns_dict(self):
+        import dashaflow
+        transit = dashaflow.cast_transit(
+            "2026-03-29", "1990-04-15", "14:30", 28.6139, 77.2090, "Asia/Kolkata"
+        )
+        self.assertIsInstance(transit, dict)
+        self.assertIn("planets", transit)
+        self.assertIn("sade_sati", transit)
+
     def test_version_exists(self):
         import dashaflow
         self.assertIsInstance(dashaflow.__version__, str)