What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fluctuations in very small silver sign (8)" mean?

The definition is "sign". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). V (synonym="very, small") + AG (synonym="silver") + ARIES (synonym="sign of the zodiac") = VAGARIES The answer is VAGARIES.

Fluctuations in very small silver sign (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29481 | 12 Across | 2024-09-06 flower

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