Asterwise

Varshaphal Harsha Bala

asterwise_get_varshaphal_harsha_bala

Read-onlyIdempotent

Computes Harsha Bala (positional happiness score) for all 7 classical planets in a Varshaphal solar return chart. Maximum 20 per planet (4 components × 5 points each).

WORKFLOW: BEFORE: RECOMMENDED — asterwise_get_varshaphal — identify the Year Lord (Varsha Pati) before interpreting Harsha Bala. The Year Lord's Harsha Bala is the most actionable number in this response. AFTER: asterwise_get_varshaphal_saham — use Harsha Bala to assess whether each Saham lord can deliver its theme with ease or difficulty.

INPUT CONTRACT: Same as asterwise_get_varshaphal — BirthData plus target_year. target_year (required int): The Gregorian civil year of the solar return. Not age. time (required): Solar return ascendant and house positions are time-sensitive.

DO NOT CONFUSE WITH: asterwise_get_varshaphal — returns Pancha Vargeeya Bala (mathematical strength out of 80) for the Pancha Adhikaris; Harsha Bala (positional happiness out of 20) is a completely different measurement returned by this tool. asterwise_get_varshaphal_saham — derives sensitive zodiac points; this tool scores planet positional comfort. asterwise_get_chart_strength — Shadbala for the natal chart, not Tajika Harsha Bala for the solar return.

Full output and error contract: https://docs.asterwise.com/mcp/tools/get-varshaphal-harsha-bala/

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`year`	Yes	Four-digit calendar year, e.g. 2026.
`birth`	Yes	Birth data for a single person.
`response_format`	No	Output format: 'markdown' (default) for a readable report, or 'json' for the raw structured payload.	markdown

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`result`	Yes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed1 schema field changedSep 7, 2026

changedInput schema / properties / year / description

Previous value: -"Four-digit calendar year, e.g. 2026. Defaults to the current year when omitted."New value: +"Four-digit calendar year, e.g. 2026."

Changed2 schema fields changedSep 5, 2026

addedInput schema / properties / response_format / description

Added value: +"Output format: 'markdown' (default) for a readable report, or 'json' for the raw structured payload."

addedInput schema / properties / year / description

Added value: +"Four-digit calendar year, e.g. 2026. Defaults to the current year when omitted."

Changed8 schema fields changedSep 4, 2026

changedInput schema / properties / birth / properties / date / description

Previous value: -"Birth date in YYYY-MM-DD format. Example: '1985-11-12'"New value: +"Birth date YYYY-MM-DD."

changedInput schema / properties / birth / properties / lat / description

Previous value: -"Birth latitude in decimal degrees. North positive, south negative. Example: 19.0760 for Mumbai, -33.8688 for Sydney"New value: +"Latitude in decimal degrees, north positive (Mumbai 19.076)."

changedInput schema / properties / birth / properties / lon / description

Previous value: -"Birth longitude in decimal degrees. East positive, west negative. Example: 72.8777 for Mumbai, -74.0060 for New York"New value: +"Longitude in decimal degrees, east positive (Mumbai 72.8777)."

changedInput schema / properties / birth / properties / person_name / description

Previous value: -"Name of the person for this chart. Example: 'Arjun Mehta'"New value: +"Person's name, used in labels only."

changedInput schema / properties / birth / properties / time / description

Previous value: -"Birth time in HH:MM 24-hour format. Example: '06:45'. Omit entirely if the birth time is unknown: a sunrise chart is used and birth_time_provided returns false. Do not pass '00:00' for an unknown time, it is treated as a real midnight birth and returns a confidently wrong ascendant."New value: +"Birth time HH:MM (24h), e.g. '06:45'. Omit if unknown (a sunrise chart is used and birth_time_provided=false); never pass '00:00' for unknown."

changedInput schema / properties / birth / properties / timezone / description

Previous value: -"IANA timezone for the birth location. Examples: 'Asia/Kolkata' (India), 'America/New_York' (New York), 'Europe/London' (London), 'Asia/Tokyo' (Japan), 'America/Los_Angeles' (Los Angeles), 'Europe/Paris' (Paris), 'Asia/Dubai' (Dubai), 'Asia/Singapore' (Singapore), 'America/Chicago' (Chicago), 'Australia/Sydney' (Sydney). Default: Asia/Kolkata"New value: +"IANA timezone of the birth place, e.g. 'Asia/Kolkata', 'America/New_York', 'Europe/London'. Default: Asia/Kolkata"

addedInput schema / properties / response_format / default
```
Added value: +"markdown"
```

changedInput schema / required

Previous value: -[
-  "birth",
-  "year",
-  "response_format"
-]New value: +[
+  "birth",
+  "year"
+]

Changed6 schema fields changedJul 25, 2026

addedInput schema / properties / birth / properties / time / anyOf

Added value: +[
+  {
+    "pattern": "^\\d{2}:\\d{2}$",
+    "type": "string"
+  },
+  {
+    "type": "null"
+  }
+]

addedInput schema / properties / birth / properties / time / default
```
Added value: +null
```

changedInput schema / properties / birth / properties / time / description

Previous value: -"Birth time in HH:MM format (24-hour). Example: '06:45'. Use '00:00' if unknown."New value: +"Birth time in HH:MM 24-hour format. Example: '06:45'. Omit entirely if the birth time is unknown: a sunrise chart is used and birth_time_provided returns false. Do not pass '00:00' for an unknown time, it is treated as a real midnight birth and returns a confidently wrong ascendant."

removedInput schema / properties / birth / properties / time / pattern
```
Removed value: -"^\\d{2}:\\d{2}$"
```
removedInput schema / properties / birth / properties / time / type
```
Removed value: -"string"
```

changedInput schema / properties / birth / required

Previous value: -[
-  "date",
-  "time",
-  "lat",
-  "lon"
-]New value: +[
+  "date",
+  "lat",
+  "lon"
+]

AddedMay 3, 2026

TDQS

A4.2/5.0

Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations already cover read-only/idempotent/non-destructive behavior, and the description adds useful domain behavior: the 20-point scoring structure, time-sensitivity of ascendant and house positions, and which output value is most actionable. The misleading 'time (required)' statement keeps this from a 5.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Well-organized with clear labels (WORKFLOW, INPUT CONTRACT, DO NOT CONFUSE) and a front-loaded core definition. It is long, but for a tool with this many siblings, the differentiation content earns its place. Minor repetition of the Harsha Bala scoring detail could be trimmed.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Covers workflow, sibling exclusions, parameter context, and links to a full output/error contract, while the output schema and annotations already handle return values and safety. The target_year and time-required mismatches with the actual schema are the only notable completeness gaps.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3, but the description introduces confusion: it calls the parameter 'target_year' while the schema defines it as 'year', and it states 'time (required)' even though birth.time is optional/nullable in the schema. The 'not age' and time-sensitivity notes add some value, but the naming and requiredness mismatches can mislead an agent.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

States a precise verb ('Computes'), a specific resource ('Harsha Bala for all 7 classical planets'), and a clear scope ('Varshaphal solar return chart'). The DO NOT CONFUSE section explicitly differentiates it from sibling tools, so an agent can reliably identify what this tool does.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Gives an explicit workflow: run asterwise_get_varshaphal first to identify the Year Lord, then use this tool, and optionally follow with asterwise_get_varshaphal_saham. It also names alternatives and explains why they are not this tool, making selection unambiguous.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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