Robert Cole was a professional astrologer from San Francisco. Robert was one of a number lost in an untimely manner due to AIDS epidemic.

He had received a degree in traditional metaphysics from the University of Nevada. His interest in astrology started in 1972. In 1978 he began publishing a weekly column on astrology in 20 weekly newspapers. In 1981 he discovered having been infected with AIDS. In 1984 he was named one of the "Outstanding Young Men in America" bu a national panel of professional business people.

Robert Cole died in San Francisco, on August 13, 1992, assisted by his lover of nine years.