Saros 9 Old South: Eclipse Family in Astrology
Reference Date
Jun 23, 727 at South Pole
Astronomy ID
NASA Solar Saros 149
Reference Window
727 to 1971
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
Constructive energy for reconnection, affection, or artistic work
This family is read through constructive Mars-Pluto force directed into reconnection, devotion, or creative effort. Use it as a prompt to put strong feeling into repair, art, or meaningful contact.
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.
Mars is on the midpoint of the New Moon/Pluto and the Node is on the midpoint of the New Moon/Venus. In addition, Venus occupies the midpoint of the New Moon/Neptune.
Mars = New Moon/Pluto
Node = New Moon/Venus
Venus = New Moon/Neptune
Eclipse History (1900 to 2100)
| Year | Date | Subtype | Sign | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | Jan 23, 1917 | Partial | Aquarius | 2.4° |
| 1935 | Feb 3, 1935 | Partial | Aquarius | 13.2° |
| 1953 | Feb 14, 1953 | Partial | Aquarius | 25.0° |
| 1971 | Feb 25, 1971 | Partial | Pisces | 5.7° |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Saros 9 Old South mean in astrology?
In the Brady-style solar eclipse convention, Saros 9 Old South is read through this theme: constructive energy for reconnection, affection, or artistic work. Treat that as an interpretive prompt, not as a prediction that one fixed event must happen.
Is Saros 9 Old South the same as NASA Saros 149?
NASA Saros 149 is the astronomical eclipse recurrence number. The 9 Old 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 9 Old South eclipse?
The next listed solar eclipse for Saros 9 Old South is outside the current catalog window. 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.