IsPlanetRetrograde
IsPlanetRetrograde(PlanetNameplanetName,Timetime)
Checks whether a planet is retrograde at the supplied time. The method handles special fixed cases calculates the planets speed or motion condition returns whether the planet is moving in reverse zodiacal direction.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
planetName |
PlanetName |
The planet to check. |
time |
Time |
The chart time. |
Calling this method
Endpoint base: https://api.vedastro.org/api/Calculate/IsPlanetRetrograde
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