Saros 17 South: Eclipse Family in Astrology
Reference Date
May 27, 933 at South Pole
Astronomy ID
NASA Solar Saros 125
Reference Window
933 to 2177
Next Eclipse
Sep 23, 2033 in Libra
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
Joy through collaboration, relationship, and creative expression
This family is associated with positive developments in group projects, affection, and creative collaboration. Read it as supportive symbolism for connection, while still letting real compatibility and practical follow-through do the work.
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 occupies the midpoint of the New Moon/Uranus as well as the midpoint of Venus/Pluto. In addition, the Node is on the midpoint of Mercury/Venus.
Jupiter = New Moon/Uranus = Venus/Pluto
Node = Mercury/Venus
Eclipse History (1900 to 2100)
| Year | Date | Subtype | Sign | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | Jul 10, 1907 | Annular | Cancer | 16.6° |
| 1925 | Jul 20, 1925 | Annular | Cancer | 26.8° |
| 1943 | Aug 1, 1943 | Annular | Leo | 7.9° |
| 1961 | Aug 11, 1961 | Annular | Leo | 18.1° |
| 1979 | Aug 22, 1979 | Annular | Leo | 28.3° |
| 1997 | Sep 2, 1997 | Partial | Virgo | 9.6° |
| 2015 | Sep 13, 2015 | Partial | Virgo | 19.9° |
| 2033 | Sep 23, 2033 | Partial | Libra | 0.3° |
| 2051 | Oct 4, 2051 | Partial | Libra | 10.7° |
| 2069 | Oct 15, 2069 | Partial | Libra | 22.2° |
| 2087 | Oct 26, 2087 | Partial | Scorpio | 2.8° |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Saros 17 South mean in astrology?
In the Brady-style solar eclipse convention, Saros 17 South is read through this theme: joy through collaboration, relationship, and creative expression. Treat that as an interpretive prompt, not as a prediction that one fixed event must happen.
Is Saros 17 South the same as NASA Saros 125?
NASA Saros 125 is the astronomical eclipse recurrence number. The 17 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 17 South eclipse?
The next listed solar eclipse for Saros 17 South is September 23, 2033 in Libra. 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.