, …we know that master‑builders—from ancient Egypt and the Heliopolis schools onward—conceived their monuments on the basis of solstitial rectangles and sacred geometry. This practice shaped the whole of Greek and Roman architecture and lasted through our cathedrals and major edifices right up to the Renaissance.
At best, one might assume that the Jerusalem Temple was laid out on the solstitial rectangle that passes through the city’s latitude, 31.78 ° N, with a true‑north azimuth of 62 °.
But we also know that Solomon, David’s successor, had the Temple built by Hiram Abiff, sent by Hiram of Tyre. It is commonly said that Hiram of Tyre—the initiate—was the true architect of the Temple. One could therefore imagine that this great architect chose to design the sanctuary on the basis of a 60 ° north azimuth, the very latitude of Tyre, so as to make it shine with full power, for that angle induces the Star of David, or Seal of Solomon. According to sacred‑geometry principles, such a structure is capable of generating influence and power, whether economic, religious or otherwise. This is how Jerusalem came to radiate throughout the world and still arouses covetousness today. Here again we see that, in astrology, the Star of David is synonymous with power and influence….