Saros 16 South: Eclipse Family in Astrology
Reference Date
Sep 21, 1653 at South Pole
Astronomy ID
NASA Solar Saros 153
Reference Window
1653 to 2897
Next Eclipse
Nov 3, 2032 in Scorpio
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
Scattered effort, misdirected motivation, and the need to conserve energy
This family points toward enthusiasm that may not translate cleanly into action, especially in groups. Use it as a reminder to avoid premature commitments and to conserve energy until the direction is clearer.
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.
Neptune is on the New Moon/Node midpoint, while Mars is on the midpoint of Uranus and Neptune.
Neptune = New Moon/Node
Mars = Uranus/Neptune
Eclipse History (1900 to 2100)
| Year | Date | Subtype | Sign | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | Aug 20, 1906 | Partial | Leo | 26.1° |
| 1924 | Aug 30, 1924 | Partial | Virgo | 6.3° |
| 1942 | Sep 10, 1942 | Partial | Virgo | 16.7° |
| 1960 | Sep 20, 1960 | Partial | Virgo | 27.0° |
| 1978 | Oct 2, 1978 | Partial | Libra | 8.5° |
| 1996 | Oct 12, 1996 | Partial | Libra | 19.0° |
| 2014 | Oct 23, 2014 | Partial | Libra | 29.5° |
| 2032 | Nov 3, 2032 | Partial | Scorpio | 11.1° |
| 2050 | Nov 14, 2050 | Partial | Scorpio | 21.8° |
| 2068 | Nov 24, 2068 | Partial | Sagittarius | 2.5° |
| 2086 | Dec 6, 2086 | Partial | Sagittarius | 14.3° |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Saros 16 South mean in astrology?
In the Brady-style solar eclipse convention, Saros 16 South is read through this theme: scattered effort, misdirected motivation, and the need to conserve energy. Treat that as an interpretive prompt, not as a prediction that one fixed event must happen.
Is Saros 16 South the same as NASA Saros 153?
NASA Saros 153 is the astronomical eclipse recurrence number. The 16 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 16 South eclipse?
The next listed solar eclipse for Saros 16 South is November 3, 2032 in Scorpio. 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.