Star structures within this Tree of Life
The geometrical star structures in this Tree of Life model can be drawn using only a straightedge and compass. The study of how to divide a line into thirds and a circle into sevenths using only a straight edge and compass is what first got me interested in the Tree of Life design. I knew that it was impossible to perfectly divide a line into thirds or a circle into sevenths only using a straightedge and compass. Non the less, I wanted to see how close I could get and what else I might discover in the process.
The Pythagorean school of thought made its’ students do this straightedge and compass exercise for years before advancing in grade. The exercise was intended to help them better understand the mysteries of geometry and the nature of numbers. A deeper understanding of geometrical structures and numbers could be learned by having their students do these geometrical exercises.
These exercises helped me see relationships that existed between various geometrical forms that I wouldn’t have otherwise seen. Eventually the idea of finding a perfect solution to the third and seventh division problems was no longer my goal. My new goal was to find a practical solution to these otherwise unsolvable problems by getting as close as possible. This led me to the sacred geometry of the Tree of Life and how it had evolved over time.
When I first started this geometrical exercise I wasn’t initially intending to develop another Tree of Life model. However, this form that resembled the Tree of Life constructs made by various Kabbalist emerged out of the exercise. This prompted me to look further into the notions being presented in the Kabbalistic constructs throughout history and the world. These many different approaches to the Tree of Life design all shared an appreciation of sacred geometry and harmony. The fundamental nature of numbers and the value of harmonious geometrical relationships in structures were always present in the designs.