Degrees in Astrology: What 0° and 29° Mean

# Degrees in Astrology: What 0° and 29° Mean Every zodiac sign covers exactly 30 degrees, from $0^\circ 00'$ to $29^\circ 59'$. In degree theory, the exact degree of a planet says something about how mature it is, how urgent it feels, and the lesson it carries. ## 0°: the fresh start A planet at $0^\circ$ has only just entered its sign. Its energy is raw, young, and strong, and it shows the sign in its purest form. ## 29°: the anaretic degree Often called the critical degree, $29^\circ$ is the end of the sign's cycle. A planet here feels urgent. It pushes you to settle old lessons, make big choices, and take in everything that sign has to teach.