in all probability ..
the 'a' is 'applying' towards being exact .. i.e. the effect is getting stronger
the 's' is 'separating' away from exact .. i.e. the effect is getting weaker ..if it's '0' and 'a' ..
then .. 0 degree and applying ..
i.e. it's now going under the 0 degree mark and approaching 'minutes'
1 degree equals 60 minutes ..
1 minute equals 60 seconds ..
for the most part .. astro files normally list degrees and minutes .. and sometimes the seconds ..
btw. .. a planet can 'apply' by retrograde movement ..
or for that matter 'separate' as well ..
'Interpreting Transits ( H.Sasportas. book chapter ) '
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