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Moira Engine — Feature Roadmap & Mathematical Accuracy Register

Engine version: post-Phase α (sub-arcsecond accuracy certified) Last updated: 2026-04-04 (harmograms H1-H5 completed; bridge layer expanded; selective root exports added) Purpose: Canonical record of implementation status, missing features, and mathematical improvement opportunities.

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Part 0 — Implementation Status

Features implemented since initial roadmap (2026-03-16)

The following items from the original roadmap have been fully implemented and are exposed in the moira package namespace:

#	Feature	Status	Location
1	Vertex / Anti-Vertex	Done	houses.py — calculate_houses() now populates HouseCusps.vertex via _asc_from_armc(armc+90, obliquity, -lat)
2	Antiscia & Contra-Antiscia	Done	antiscia.py — antiscia(), find_antiscia(), AntisciaAspect
3	Parallel & Contra-Parallel aspects	Done	aspects.py — find_declination_aspects(), DeclinationAspect
4	Parans	Done	parans.py — find_parans(), natal_parans(), Paran, full paran-field analysis suite
5	Generic planet return	Done	transits.py — planet_return()
7	Annual Profections	Done	profections.py — annual_profection(), monthly_profection(), profection_schedule(), ProfectionResult
8	Firdaria	Done	timelords.py — firdaria(), current_firdaria(), FirdarPeriod
9	Vimshottari Dasha	Done	dasha.py — vimshottari(), current_dasha(), dasha_balance(), DashaPeriod
10	Nakshatra Positions	Done	sidereal.py — nakshatra_of(), all_nakshatras_at(), NakshatraPosition
11	Zodiacal Releasing	Done	timelords.py — zodiacal_releasing(), current_releasing(), ReleasingPeriod
12	Hyleg / Alcocoden	Done	longevity.py — find_hyleg(), calculate_longevity(), HylegResult
14	Astrocartography / ACG	Done	astrocartography.py — acg_lines(), acg_from_chart(), ACGLine
15	Local Space Chart	Done	local_space.py — local_space_positions()
16	90° Dial / Midpoints	Done	midpoints.py — calculate_midpoints(), midpoints_to_point(), Midpoint

Additional capabilities present but not in original roadmap

Feature	Location
Galactic coordinates	galactic.py — galactic_position_of(), all_galactic_positions()
Uranian / TNP bodies	uranian.py — UranianBody, uranian_at(), all_uranian_at()
Harmonic charts	harmonics.py — calculate_harmonic(), aspect_harmonic_profile(), HARMONIC_PRESETS
Gauquelin sectors	gauquelin.py — gauquelin_sector(), all_gauquelin_sectors(), GauquelinPosition
Occultations	occultations.py — close_approaches(), lunar_occultation(), CloseApproach
Planetary hours	planetary_hours.py — planetary_hours(), PlanetaryHour, PlanetaryHoursDay
Primary directions	primary_directions.py — find_primary_arcs(), PrimaryArc
Planetary stations	stations.py — find_stations(), next_station(), StationEvent
Arabic lunar mansions	manazil.py — mansion_of(), all_mansions_at(), MansionInfo
Sothic cycle	sothic.py — sothic_rising(), sothic_epochs(), SothicEntry
Jones chart shapes	chart_shape.py — classify_chart_shape(), ChartShape, ChartShapeType
Varga / divisional charts	varga.py — navamsa(), calculate_varga(), dashamansa(), etc. — wired (moira.__all__, 46 tests)
Heliacal rising / setting	fixed_stars.py — heliacal_rising(), heliacal_setting() — wired (moira.__all__, 46 tests)
Hayz / in sect	dignities.py — is_in_hayz(), is_in_sect(), SectStateKind, SectTruth, SectClassification — wired (moira.__all__, 46 tests)
Harmograms research engine	harmograms/ — spectral vectors, zero-Aries parts, intensity spectra, projections, traces, comparison helpers
Harmogram bridge layer	bridges/harmograms.py — native chart/progression adapters, body filters, and datetime-range sample builders

Deferred doctrine candidate — Astrodynes / Cosmodynes

Status: primary-source unblocked; implementation still pending

Reason:

• Moira can support this structurally as a derived doctrine/scoring subsystem.
• Astrodyne-Manual.pdf is now in hand and materially unblocks the doctrine.
• The manual provides the governing scoring rules, worked examples, house-power table, zodiacal and parallel aspect procedures, and harmony/discord rollups.
• Remaining work is now transcription and validation of the referenced tables, not uncertainty about the family’s primary lineage.

Constraint:

• Do not implement an approximate or blended “power score” and label it astrodynes/cosmodynes.
• Do not claim full source completeness or parity until the remaining tables referenced by the manual are transcribed and validated against worked examples.

Unblocker:

• Transcribe the remaining referenced tables from the manual/companion Church of Light material and validate an implementation against manual examples.
• See wiki/05_research/astrodynes/astrodynes_source_assessment_2026-04-09.md for the current source audit and the exact remaining gaps.

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Part I — Remaining Open Features

All three original public-surface wiring gaps are now closed. No open Part I items remain from the original roadmap.

6. Heliacal Rising & Setting — public surface gap Done

heliacal_rising() and heliacal_setting() are exported from moira.__all__ and tested in tests/unit/test_public_surface_gaps.py.

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13. Hayz / In Sect — public surface gap Done

is_in_hayz(), is_in_sect(), SectStateKind, SectTruth, and SectClassification are exported from moira.__all__ and tested in tests/unit/test_public_surface_gaps.py.

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Varga / divisional charts — public surface gap Done

varga.py (navamsa, calculate_varga, dashamansa, dwadashamsa, saptamsa, trimshamsa, VargaPoint) wired into moira.__init__ and moira.__all__; tested in tests/unit/test_public_surface_gaps.py.

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Part II — Mathematical Accuracy Improvements

Status reflects work done since the original roadmap entry.

A. Ayanamsa: Star-anchored TRUE_* systems HIGH IMPACT — Done

ayanamsa() now routes mode="true" calls for systems in _STAR_ANCHORED through _star_anchored_ayanamsa(), which calls fixed_star_at() for the anchor star at the requested JD and computes star_tropical_lon − target_sidereal.

Affected systems: TRUE_CHITRAPAKSHA (Spica = 180°), TRUE_REVATI (Revati = 0°), ALDEBARAN_15_TAU (Aldebaran = 45°), TRUE_PUSHYA (Asellus Australis = 106.667°).

Ayanamsa.LAHIRI remains epoch-anchored (23°15′00.658″ at 21 Mar 1956), matching SE_SIDM_LAHIRI in SwissEph — Lahiri is not star-anchored by doctrine.

Polynomial mode="mean" path unchanged for all systems (fallback and research).

Verified: Spica sidereal longitude = 180.000° ± 0.001° at J1956, J2000, J2020. Tests: tests/unit/test_sidereal.py (50 tests).

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B. Vertex Calculation HIGH IMPACT — Done

Vertex is now populated in calculate_houses():

vertex = _asc_from_armc((armc + 90.0) % 360.0, obliquity, -latitude)

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C. Topocentric Correction: WGS-84 Elevation Term MEDIUM IMPACT — Done

corrections.py::topocentric_correction() already uses the full WGS-84 geodetic model:

• f = 1.0 / 298.257223563 (WGS-84 flattening)
• a = EARTH_RADIUS_KM = 6378.137 (equatorial radius, km)
• elevation converted to km and applied via the standard C/S auxiliary values

The roadmap entry was written before this work was completed.

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D. Apparent Sidereal Time: IAU 2006 GAST MEDIUM IMPACT — Done

Already fully implemented in julian.py:

• greenwich_mean_sidereal_time() uses θ_ERA (IAU 2000) as foundation plus the Capitaine et al. (2003) 5th-order polynomial correction (SOFA iauGmst06).
• _gast_complementary_terms() implements all 9 periodic terms from IERS 2010 Table 5.2c (dominant term 0.00264″ from Moon’s node Ω; total ≤ 0.04″).
• apparent_sidereal_time() computes GAST = GMST + Δψ·cos(ε) + CT.

The roadmap entry was written before this work was completed. Agreement with SOFA iauGmst06 is better than 0.0001″ for 1800–2200.

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E. Delta-T: IERS Bulletin data MEDIUM IMPACT — Done

_DELTA_T_ANNUAL in julian.py updated with 12-month arithmetic means from USNO deltat.data (source: maia.usno.navy.mil/ser7/deltat.data, fetched 2026-03-22). 2015–2025 are fully observed; 2026 uses the Jan 2026 IERS Bulletin A value (~69.1 s).

Key corrections vs. prior table (observed overestimates):

• 2022: 69.6 → 69.25 (−0.35 s)
• 2023: 69.5 → 69.20 (−0.30 s)
• 2024: 69.4 → 69.17 (−0.23 s)
• 2025: 69.3 → 69.13 (−0.17 s)

The 1955–2015 blend point was also fixed to reference _DELTA_T_ANNUAL[0] directly rather than a hardcoded literal, so future table updates auto-propagate.

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F. Topocentric tag on Chart positions MEDIUM IMPACT — Done

PlanetData (in planets.py) already carries is_topocentric: bool = False and planets.py::planet_at() populates it from the _topocentric local at line 589. FixedStar and GaiaStarPosition carry the same field. All three result vessels surface the geocentric/topocentric distinction explicitly.

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G. Fixed Star Proper Motion: Epoch and Reference Frame LOW IMPACT — Done

fixed_stars.py already handles per-entry epoch correctly:

• ICRS-tagged entries (Hipparcos-sourced) use _J1991_25 = 2448349.0625 as the propagation start epoch.
• J2000 and B1950 entries use their stated epochs.
• pm_ra is stored and applied as μ_α* (i.e. μ_α · cos δ, the reduced form), which is documented in _apply_proper_motion().

The roadmap entry was written before this work was completed.

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H. Obliquity: Unify P03 Throughout LOW IMPACT — Done

obliquity.py::mean_obliquity() already delegates directly to precession.mean_obliquity_p03 (imported as _mean_obliquity_p03). There is no divergent polynomial — the module docstring explicitly states “IAU 2006 P03 / Capitaine, Wallace & Chapront 2003”. The roadmap entry was written before this unification was confirmed.

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I. Equation of the Equinoxes: Full Periodic Terms LOW IMPACT — Done

julian.py::_gast_complementary_terms() already implements all 9 periodic terms from IERS 2010 Conventions Table 5.2c (reference: SOFA iauEect00). The dominant term (Moon’s node Ω) reaches ±0.00264″; the full series sums to ≤0.04″. apparent_sidereal_time() adds these CT terms on top of Δψ·cos(ε). The roadmap entry predated this implementation.

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J. Aspects: Stationary Planet State LOW IMPACT — Done

aspects.py already defines MotionState with values APPLYING, SEPARATING, STATIONARY, INDETERMINATE, and NONE, plus the aspect_motion_state() function that derives the correct state from any aspect vessel. The bool | None ambiguity is fully resolved.

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Part III — Summary Priority Table

Status — all original items closed

All Part I features and Part II math improvements are now done. The table below shows the full historical record; nothing is currently open.

#	Feature / Improvement	Type	Priority	Location
6	Heliacal rising/setting	Feature	Done	fixed_stars.py
13	Hayz / in sect	Feature	Done	dignities.py
—	Varga divisional charts	Feature	Done	varga.py
A	Ayanamsa: star-anchored TRUE_* systems	Math	Done	sidereal.py
C	Topocentric: WGS-84 elevation	Math	Done	corrections.py
D	Apparent sidereal time: IAU 2006 GAST	Math	Done	julian.py
E	Delta-T: IERS Bulletin data	Math	Done	julian.py
F	Topocentric tag on Chart positions	Math	Done	planets.py
G	Fixed star proper motion: epoch + parallax	Math	Done	fixed_stars.py
H	Obliquity: unify P03 throughout	Math	Done	obliquity.py
I	Equation of the equinoxes: full periodic	Math	Done	julian.py
J	Stationary aspect state	Math	Done	aspects.py

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Part III-B — New Capabilities Added Post-Audit

Feature	Location	Notes
Multiple star systems	multiple_stars.py	8 systems; Kepler orbital mechanics for VISUAL binaries
Harmograms subsystem	harmograms/	H1-H5 complete: spectral foundations, intensity doctrine, projection, trace layer, research tooling
Harmogram bridge layer	bridges/harmograms.py	Engine-facing adapters for chart/progression sources, body filtering, and range sampling
Harmograms root exports	moira.__init__	Selected stable harmograms types and computation surfaces exported from package root

Multiple Star Systems — multiple_stars.py Done (2026-03-22)

Catalog of 8 astrologically significant multiple star systems with full orbital mechanics for visually resolvable pairs.

Types implemented:

• VISUAL — Kepler + Thiele-Innes projection: Sirius (50.09-yr), α Centauri (79.91-yr)
• WIDE — reference separation/PA, period too long for reliable computation: Castor, Mizar, Acrux
• SPECTROSCOPIC — sub-milliarcsecond separation, unresolvable: Capella (104-day), Spica (4-day)
• OPTICAL — chance alignment confirmed by Gaia DR3 parallax: Albireo

Catalog: | System | Type | Highlight | |——–|——|———–| | Sirius | VISUAL | Sirius B (white dwarf) orbital mechanics; Dogon/esoteric significance | | Castor | WIDE | Sextuple system — three nested binaries; Gemini’s duality made literal | | Alpha Centauri | VISUAL | Solar twin + K-dwarf; nearest stars; approaching 2035 periastron | | Mizar | WIDE | First telescopic binary (1650); first spectroscopic binary (1889) | | Albireo | OPTICAL | Gold + sapphire colour contrast; confirmed optical by Gaia DR3 | | Capella | SPECTROSCOPIC | Two G-giant twins, invisible duality; 6th brightest star | | Acrux | WIDE | Southern Cross alpha; two blue B-type giants; navigational anchor | | Spica | SPECTROSCOPIC | Behenian star; tidally distorted ellipsoidal binary in 4-day orbit |

Public API: MultiType, StarComponent, OrbitalElements, MultipleStarSystem, angular_separation_at(), position_angle_at(), is_resolvable(), dominant_component(), combined_magnitude(), components_at(), multiple_star(), list_multiple_stars(), multiple_stars_by_type(), sirius_ab_separation_at(), sirius_b_resolvable(), castor_separation_at(), alpha_cen_separation_at()

Chart methods: Moira.multiple_star_separation(), Moira.multiple_star_components()

Future candidates: Antares B (occulted by Moon, Mars-companion hidden star), Theta Orionis (the Trapezium, heart of M42), Epsilon Aurigae (27-yr eclipse binary — already in variable_stars.py, worth cross-linking), Gamma Velorum (WC8+O Wolf-Rayet).

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Harmograms Subsystem — harmograms/ Done (2026-04-04)

Mathematically explicit harmograms engine built in visible strata rather than as one opaque score.

Implemented strata:

• H1 spectral foundations:
  • point-set harmonic vectors
  • zero-Aries parts construction
  • zero-Aries parts harmonic vectors
• H2 intensity doctrine:
  • named intensity families
  • conjunction inclusion policy
  • explicit normalization and harmonic-domain policy
• H3 projection layer:
  • explicit spectral projection vessels
  • truncated-realization classification carried visibly
• H4 trace layer:
  • named trace families
  • time-domain harmogram traces over supplied snapshots
• H5 research tooling:
  • contributor ranking
  • spectrum comparison
  • trace-series comparison

Admitted intensity families:

• cosine bell
• top hat
• triangular
• gaussian

Admitted trace families:

• dynamic zero-Aries parts
• transit-to-natal zero-Aries parts
• directed-to-natal zero-Aries parts
• progressed-to-natal zero-Aries parts

Public engine shape:

• selected stable types and computation surfaces exported from moira.__init__
• no facade-first harmogram workflow has been frozen
• service/workflow orchestration remains intentionally outside the engine core

Bridge layer present:

• bridges/harmograms.py
• native Chart / ProgressedChart / mapping adapters
• explicit body-selection filters
• progression-family sample builders
• datetime-range chart sampling builders

This keeps the engine boundary clean:

• mathematics in moira.harmograms
• expressive adaptation in moira.bridges
• no service-layer canonization in moira.facade

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Part IV — What Moira Already Has That Swiss Ephemeris Lacks

For reference, capabilities where Moira exceeds the standard Swiss Ephemeris distribution:

• IAU 2000A full nutation (1365-term series) — SwissEph uses a truncated version in its default mode
• Hermetic decans with all 36 Egyptian decan ruling stars and their computed positions
• Centaur SPK kernels (Pholus, Chariklo, Asbolus, Hylonome) — SwissEph has fewer
• TNO kernel support (Quaoar, Varuna, Ixion, Orcus) via SPK Type 13
• 499 Arabic parts / Lots — SwissEph ships far fewer
• Primary directions (Placidus semi-arc, mundane) — SwissEph requires the swe_dirhut() C function
• Hermetic / Ptolemaic 36-decan hour system with sunrise/sunset computation
• Tertiary progressions alongside secondary and solar arc
• Relativistic aberration and deflection applied uniformly to all bodies
• Constellations directory (34 constellation star groups)
• Planetary hours with full day/night cycle and decan hours
• Royal stars, Behenian stars, Pleiades / Hyades as named groups
• Multiple star systems — Kepler orbital mechanics for visual binaries (Sirius B, α Centauri AB); VISUAL / WIDE / SPECTROSCOPIC / OPTICAL types; 8-system catalog
• Eclipse Saros classification with heptagonal vertex labelling
• Jones whole-chart shape classification (all 7 temperament types)
• Gauquelin sector analysis
• Vimshottari Dasha with nakshatra balance
• Zodiacal releasing (Vettius Valens method)
• Firdaria (Persian/Arabic time-lord system)
• Astrocartography / ACG lines (MC, IC, ASC, DSC per planet)
• Local space chart positions
• Paran field analysis with contour extraction and stability metrics
• Galactic coordinate system transformations
• Uranian / transneptunian bodies (Hamburg School TNPs)
• Harmonic charts with full aspect-harmonic profile
• Harmograms subsystem with explicit spectral vectors, zero-Aries parts, intensity spectra, projections, and named trace families
• Varga / divisional charts (navamsa, dashamansa, etc.)
• Sothic cycle reconstruction (Egyptian calendar anchor)
• Arabic lunar mansions (manazil, all 28)
• Hyleg / Alcocoden longevity calculation

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