Saros 10 South: Eclipse Family in Astrology
Reference Date
Mar 10, 1179 at South Pole
Astronomy ID
NASA Solar Saros 126
Reference Window
1179 to 2423
Next Eclipse
Aug 12, 2026 in Leo
Eclipse Type
Solar
Astronomy And Astrology
The NASA Saros number identifies the astronomical recurrence family. The North, South, New, and Old names are an astrological convention associated with Bernadette Brady's eclipse work. NASA does not assign the interpretive meanings on this page.
Use the theme as a study prompt alongside the eclipse degree, natal contacts, house topics, and lived context. It should not be read as a fixed prediction about health, relationships, money, or fate.
Theme
Finding options after a stuck or discouraging situation
This family is associated with the relief of seeing a way forward after feeling boxed in. Use it as a prompt to look for real options and to move carefully once a practical opening appears.
Astrological Reference Aspects
These aspects describe the astrological reference chart used for this named family. They are part of the interpretive framework, not the NASA eclipse catalog.
Mars is on the midpoint of the New Moon/Pluto, and the New Moon is on the midpoint of Mercury/Uranus. In addition to this, Mercury is on the Mars/Saturn midpoint.
Mars = New Moon/Pluto
New Moon = Mercury/Uranus
Mercury = Mars/Saturn
Eclipse History (1900 to 2100)
| Year | Date | Subtype | Sign | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | May 28, 1900 | Total | Gemini | 6.2° |
| 1918 | Jun 8, 1918 | Total | Gemini | 16.4° |
| 1936 | Jun 19, 1936 | Total | Gemini | 27.5° |
| 1954 | Jun 30, 1954 | Total | Cancer | 7.7° |
| 1972 | Jul 10, 1972 | Total | Cancer | 17.8° |
| 1990 | Jul 22, 1990 | Total | Cancer | 29.0° |
| 2008 | Aug 1, 2008 | Total | Leo | 9.1° |
| 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 | Total | Leo | 19.3° |
| 2044 | Aug 23, 2044 | Total | Virgo | 0.5° |
| 2062 | Sep 3, 2062 | Partial | Virgo | 10.8° |
| 2080 | Sep 13, 2080 | Partial | Virgo | 21.2° |
| 2098 | Sep 25, 2098 | Partial | Libra | 2.5° |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Saros 10 South mean in astrology?
In the Brady-style solar eclipse convention, Saros 10 South is read through this theme: finding options after a stuck or discouraging situation. Treat that as an interpretive prompt, not as a prediction that one fixed event must happen.
Is Saros 10 South the same as NASA Saros 126?
NASA Saros 126 is the astronomical eclipse recurrence number. The 10 South label is an astrological naming layer used for solar eclipse family interpretation, so the meaning on this page is not a NASA claim.
When is the next Saros 10 South eclipse?
The next listed solar eclipse for Saros 10 South is August 12, 2026 in Leo. For personal chart work, compare that eclipse degree with natal planets and angles, then read the result alongside the rest of the chart.
Explore this eclipse family in your chart
Use our Saros Cycle calculator to compare this family with natal placements and eclipse dates.