FROM HER WEBSITE:
"Haloli Richter, astrologer, writer, translator and lecturer, well known for her substance, style, wit and common sense has died. A native of Linz, Austria, Ms. Richter graduated from Goddard College in Vermont, writing her thesis on “Bridging Psychology, Astrology and Mythology”. She was a life-long student of the humanities, especially art history, philosophy and religions. She combined her knowledge of many diverse fields with her skills in astrology to give her clients sage yet practical advice.
"Ms. Richter was a popular lecturer and became the first and only astrologer to lecture at the Smithsonian Institution, speaking to a packed audience. She was a book-reviewer for Astrology Now Magazine as well as associate editor. She translated books on psychological astrology from German into English. But her greatest dedication was to her client work. Her astrological practice was worldwide and totally by referral. She had a loyal following because she approached her service as a helping profession, with a deeply caring heart."
WARREN KINSMAN WRITES:
"Sadly, Astrology has lost one of its great practioners. Not often in my life have I experienced the joy of meeting someone with whom I had an immediate connection, and then gone on to maintain that connection and friendship for over 30 years. I first met Haloli in the early 70s when we were both fairly new to Astrology. We often joked that given our astrological ties, we wondered how many past lifetimes we had shared with each other, and clearly, this life was one with a deep and loving friendship."
When I think of this gentle lady, I always see her smile. It's one that lights up not only her face, but all of the faces of those in the same room with her. She was true to her Pisces sprit, acting in the role of confidant and healer to her many clients from all over the globe. Again, typical of Pisces, she kept a very low profile. Only in the past few years did she attend UAC and a few other conferences, and the reaction of those who were present at her lectures was "where has this marvelous teacher been hiding."
"Back in the 70s when she was writing book reviews for Astrology Now (with the wonderfully clever column entitled "Between the Covers"), she was both compassionate and honest. If she liked a book, she gave its author great credit; if she thought it was OK but could use some work, she let her readers know; if she thought it was a bomb, she was willing to say that too."
"Haloli was proud of her career as a professional astrologer. She had an office outside of her home, and she made a very good living practicing the craft she loved so much. She worked hard, setting aside every Monday to set up the charts of her clients, using the Cosmo biological tools she first started studying in Europe. Tuesdays through Fridays she would meet with clients either in person or by phone. Most often when a client saw her once, they were with her always. She offered them insight into their dilemmas but more importantly, she offered them hope. In the mid 90s when I stopped taking clients because of my work with after school programs, I referred my clientele to her. One tactful Sagittarian even let me know that while I was good, she was fantastic. I still smile about that.
"She always felt our craft deserved the utmost respect, and in our society respect comes with education. When Kepler College began, she became an instant supporter. How interesting it is that she was born in Linz, Austria, the same place Johanes Kepler lived for over 20 years. She had always felt a harmonious connection with this brilliant astrologer/scientist. In her will she made a very generous donation to Kepler College, and also left them a valuable first edition book on Kepler's life published in German in the early part of this century. She has asked that if anyone is moved to do something to honor her, nothing would please her more than to have donations made out to Kepler College.
"In addition to her dedication to raising the dignity of Astrology, she frequently expressed concern about the personal lives of those working as professional astrologers, and the fact that too many of them worked without adequate health care protection. Consequently she has made another very significant gift to the NCGR Lucy Titunik Fund, with the stipulation that this money be dispensed to professional astrologers who are experiencing a medical emergency. The Titunik Fund was set up for just this purpose.
"I could go on and on about Haloli Richter. When she discovered she had terminal cancer, she called some of her close friends and asked that they help her put some things in order. She faced her final months, weeks, and days with the same dedication, dignity and strength with which she lived her life. She wasn't sad. It was just a part of living, and she was proud of the life she had lived. I'll miss her, but my love for her wishes her bon voyage."
Warren Kinsman notes that she told him she was born in Linz, Austria, March 13, 1940 at 9:46 p.m. She died September 11, 2004 8:00 pm at the age of 64. She went with peace, surrounded by friends.
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