Lloyd Cope was learned in both astrology and numerology, and one of his major contributions was to explore and document correlations between the two. Those connections are detailed in his book, Your Stars are Numbered.
Ronnie Grishman, Editor-in-Chief of Dell Horoscope Magazine, published the following tribute in Dell's May, 2000, issue:
"It saddens me to inform HOROSCOPE readers of the passing of a dear and valued colleague, Lloyd Cope. He passed away on January 24. In his 25-year association with us, Lloyd developed a loyal following through his accurate, on-target assessments in his Stock-Market Outlook column and for his ability to make the daily forecasts and monthly horoscopes fresh and insightful. Mr. Cope stopped writing for HOROSCOPE several years ago, yet we still receive inquiries about his returning."Not only did Lloyd make an indelible contribution to HOROSCOPE, but his innovative work as an author, his lectures, lessons, and public appearances, his tireless efforts to legitimize astrology, all made Lloyd a ground-breaking pioneer and well-respected colleague in the astrological community.
"He will be dearly missed by all of us who had the privilege of working with him or learning from him, yet he will live on through the books and articles he wrote, the clients he counseled, the lessons he taught, and the lives he touched."
A Tribute to Lloyd Cope by Julia Wagner, in the NCGR Memberletter, April-May, 2000:
"I met Lloyd Cope in early 1970, when he became an integral and dynamic member of Dell Horoscope's publications staff as a free-lance writer. (I am the widow of Edward Wagner, Editor-in-Chief of Dell Horoscope from 1946 until his retirement in 1975, after which I served in that position until my retirement in 1987.) Over the next two and a half decades or so, his articles and monthly features made him one of the most popular writers among our readers. He dispensed a good amount of sound advice along with a generous dose of humorous remarks. Even after his last column appeared in Horoscope in January of 1998, he continued to receive accolades from his admirers.
"He was an endless researcher, an inquisitive student, a tireless and meticulous writer -- no job was too big or too small for him to handle. As a true Virgo, he forever polished his writing until he was satisfied that he had it right to the very last detail. He kept several pencils in his pocket at all times so that, whether he was in a taxi or on a bus on his way to the office to turn in an assignment, he could go over his manuscript and change a word here, turn a phrase there that satisfied him more than what he had originally written. He was an editor's dream, the kind of writer who does not come down the road too often.
"Lloyd's interests were wide-ranging, to say the least, but he was especially in his element on the financial and political fronts. His monthly stock market forecast won him a loyal following and brought praise from the Wall Street Letter, New York Times, and New York Daily News.
"Lloyd was a sought after speaker for AFA conventions and NCGR gatherings. His reputation as a thoughtful and thorough astrologer drew many clients and students to his side. Lloyd was a powerhouse of energy and knowledge. We will always remember him for his warmth and compassion, his genuine concern for people in his life, his indomitable spirit and courage, his radiant charm and infectious laughter, his wisdom and wit."
Jack Pettey, Editor of Dell Horoscope Magazine wrote in their August, 2000, issue:
"Lloyd was one of the first astrologers I got to meet when I came to Horoscope in 1986. He was one of those larger than life characters, I remember thinking, and he went out of his way to befriend the editors he worked with.
One of his more famous clients over the years was the screen and stage actress Madeline Kahn. She would get him her house seats when she was doing a Broadway show, and twice he took me, knowing that I was a fan of the theater and of Ms. Kahn.
"The night I met her, after her Tony winning performance in "The Sisters Rosensweig," we were followed into her dressing room by the famous entertainment executives David Geffen and Barry Diller. There was an electrical current of power permeating the room. Introductions were made, and soon Mr. Geffan and Mr. Diller said their goodbyes. Lloyd stopped them at the door. 'I'm sorry, I didn't get your names,' he said. I couldn't believe it! They reintroduced themselves, we shook hands a second time, and they left.
"Ms. Kahn was then introduced to me. Somewhat aghast, she fell against my chest and said, 'Do you know who that was?' And all the while I am thinking, 'Do you know who you are?' I was so thrilled to meet her.
"Later, Lloyd told me he was aware of their identities from the start. He just wanted to replay a rather extraordinary moment in time. After all, how many times in life do you get to shake hands with such powerful forces as the Messieurs Geffen and Diller in one night? It was quite an evening for me. Thanks to Lloyd Cope. Oddly enough, Ms. Kahn died just a few weeks before Lloyd. They will both be remembered for a long time." Jack Pettey
BIRTH AND DEATH DATA: As given in the NCGR tribute: Lloyd Cope was born September 12, 1922, and passed away on January 17, 2000. Ed Kajkowski, senior editor at Dell Horoscope, worked with Lloyd for years. He does not have the exact time, but, based on discussions with Lloyd over the years, has a speculative chart with an Ascendant of 2 Cancer and a birthplace of 83W31; 39N06.
LLOYD'S BOOKS AND TAPES:
In addition to Your Stars Are Numbered, published by Element Books, Lloyd also wrote The Astrologer's Forecasting Workbook, published by the American Federation of Astrologers. These books are still widely available.
One tape is available through the National Council of Geocosmic Research, though the local New York NCGR chapter may have more. The American Federation of Astrology was one of his publishers and may have tapes from at their conventions. Check our Source Page for places to find books and tapes by this and other memorialized authors.
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