Saros 8 South: Eclipse Family in Astrology
Reference Date
Apr 1, 1718 at South Pole
Astronomy ID
NASA Solar Saros 139
Reference Window
1718 to 2962
Next Eclipse
Apr 20, 2042 in Taurus
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
Completion, parting, and pacing physical effort
This family points toward endings, completion, and the emotional tone that can follow a finished chapter. Because the tradition also links it with overexertion, treat it as a reminder to respect limits rather than as a forecast of harm.
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.
Saturn is on the New Moon/Mars midpoint.
Saturn = New Moon/Mars
Eclipse History (1900 to 2100)
| Year | Date | Subtype | Sign | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | Feb 3, 1916 | Total | Aquarius | 12.8° |
| 1934 | Feb 14, 1934 | Total | Aquarius | 24.6° |
| 1952 | Feb 25, 1952 | Total | Pisces | 5.3° |
| 1970 | Mar 7, 1970 | Total | Pisces | 16.0° |
| 1988 | Mar 18, 1988 | Total | Pisces | 27.6° |
| 2006 | Mar 29, 2006 | Total | Aries | 8.2° |
| 2024 | Apr 8, 2024 | Total | Aries | 18.7° |
| 2042 | Apr 20, 2042 | Total | Taurus | 0.1° |
| 2060 | Apr 30, 2060 | Total | Taurus | 10.4° |
| 2078 | May 11, 2078 | Total | Taurus | 20.7° |
| 2096 | May 22, 2096 | Total | Gemini | 2.0° |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Saros 8 South mean in astrology?
In the Brady-style solar eclipse convention, Saros 8 South is read through this theme: completion, parting, and pacing physical effort. Treat that as an interpretive prompt, not as a prediction that one fixed event must happen.
Is Saros 8 South the same as NASA Saros 139?
NASA Saros 139 is the astronomical eclipse recurrence number. The 8 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 8 South eclipse?
The next listed solar eclipse for Saros 8 South is April 20, 2042 in Taurus. 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.