Saros 4 North: Eclipse Family in Astrology
Reference Date
May 25, 1389 at North Pole
Astronomy ID
NASA Solar Saros 142
Reference Window
1389 to 2633
Next Eclipse
Dec 26, 2038 in Capricorn
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
Restriction, uncertainty, and the value of waiting for clearer conditions
This family is associated with delay, restraint, and imperfect visibility. The practical reading is conservative: avoid forcing a decision while the facts are unclear, and revisit the matter after the eclipse period has moved on.
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 quincunx a Pluto-Node conjunction. Venus conjuncts Neptune. The New Moon is also on the Mercury/Node midpoint while Saturn is on the New Moon/Uranus midpoint.
New Moon = Mercury/Node
Saturn = New Moon/Uranus
Jupiter (quincunx) Pluto = Node
Neptune = Venus
Eclipse History (1900 to 2100)
| Year | Date | Subtype | Sign | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | Oct 10, 1912 | Total | Libra | 16.3° |
| 1930 | Oct 21, 1930 | Total | Libra | 26.9° |
| 1948 | Nov 1, 1948 | Total | Scorpio | 8.5° |
| 1966 | Nov 12, 1966 | Total | Scorpio | 19.2° |
| 1984 | Nov 22, 1984 | Total | Scorpio | 29.9° |
| 2002 | Dec 4, 2002 | Total | Sagittarius | 11.7° |
| 2020 | Dec 14, 2020 | Total | Sagittarius | 22.5° |
| 2038 | Dec 26, 2038 | Total | Capricorn | 4.3° |
| 2057 | Jan 5, 2057 | Total | Capricorn | 15.1° |
| 2075 | Jan 16, 2075 | Total | Capricorn | 26.0° |
| 2093 | Jan 27, 2093 | Total | Aquarius | 7.8° |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Saros 4 North mean in astrology?
In the Brady-style solar eclipse convention, Saros 4 North is read through this theme: restriction, uncertainty, and the value of waiting for clearer conditions. Treat that as an interpretive prompt, not as a prediction that one fixed event must happen.
Is Saros 4 North the same as NASA Saros 142?
NASA Saros 142 is the astronomical eclipse recurrence number. The 4 North 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 4 North eclipse?
The next listed solar eclipse for Saros 4 North is December 26, 2038 in Capricorn. 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.