Saros 12 South: Eclipse Family in Astrology
Reference Date
Sep 19, 1541 at South Pole
Astronomy ID
NASA Solar Saros 146
Reference Window
1541 to 2785
Next Eclipse
Jul 22, 2028 in Cancer
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
Resolution after long-running strain or concern
This family is read through a problem that first becomes more visible and then becomes easier to address. Use it as a prompt to name what has been draining attention and to pursue practical resolution.
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.
Jupiter is on the midpoint of the New Moon/Mars, and Neptune is on the New Moon/Saturn midpoint.
Jupiter = New Moon/Mars
Neptune = New Moon/Saturn
Eclipse History (1900 to 2100)
| Year | Date | Subtype | Sign | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | May 7, 1902 | Partial | Taurus | 15.5° |
| 1920 | May 18, 1920 | Partial | Taurus | 26.7° |
| 1938 | May 29, 1938 | Total | Gemini | 7.0° |
| 1956 | Jun 8, 1956 | Total | Gemini | 17.2° |
| 1974 | Jun 20, 1974 | Total | Gemini | 28.3° |
| 1992 | Jun 30, 1992 | Total | Cancer | 8.5° |
| 2010 | Jul 11, 2010 | Total | Cancer | 18.6° |
| 2028 | Jul 22, 2028 | Total | Cancer | 29.7° |
| 2046 | Aug 2, 2046 | Total | Leo | 9.9° |
| 2064 | Aug 12, 2064 | Total | Leo | 20.1° |
| 2082 | Aug 24, 2082 | Total | Virgo | 1.3° |
| 2100 | Sep 4, 2100 | Total | Virgo | 11.6° |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Saros 12 South mean in astrology?
In the Brady-style solar eclipse convention, Saros 12 South is read through this theme: resolution after long-running strain or concern. Treat that as an interpretive prompt, not as a prediction that one fixed event must happen.
Is Saros 12 South the same as NASA Saros 146?
NASA Saros 146 is the astronomical eclipse recurrence number. The 12 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 12 South eclipse?
The next listed solar eclipse for Saros 12 South is July 22, 2028 in Cancer. 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.