Hamzzi JournalA chart may draw a square even when two positions aren't exactly 90° apart. The allowed gap from that exact angle is called an orb, a little wiggle room.
Start with the exact angle
A square is exact at 90°. If two chart positions are 88° apart, they're 2° away from an exact square. Compare that 2° gap with the orb the chart allows.
Why two apps may draw different lines
An app that allows a 3° orb for squares may draw a line at 88°. With a 1° limit, it won't. Some methods set the limit by aspect; traditional methods may go by the planets involved. The measured 88° angle doesn't change.
Check the setting before the meaning
If two charts disagree, make sure their birth details match, then look for an aspect or orb setting. That number may explain the missing line. Whether a line shows up or not isn't a verdict about your personality or future, so no need to squeak in alarm.
A few common questions
Is an 88° angle always a square?
No. It's 2° from an exact square. Whether a chart shows it as a square depends on the orb rule in use.
Sources & further reading
These sources explain the traditions and methods covered in this article. They do not establish predictive accuracy.
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