7 WONDERS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD & THE 7 TRADITIONAL PLANETS

The sculptors and architects of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World were all initiated into the Mysteries (especially the Eleusinian rites) and while these monuments were all ostensibly erected for a variety of purposes, they were all symbolic structures, placed in very specific locations, designed to perpetuate the sacred arcana of the Mysteries. Each of the Wonders has a correspondence to one of the seven traditional planets.

The Colossus of Rhodes was a gigantic, brass figure with a crown of solar rays and a raised torch. He represented the Sun. The Colossus was destroyed in an earthquake.

The Temple of Artemis/Diana was constructed of marble and a monument to the Moon, designed as a miniature of the universe. It was destroyed by black magic.

The Great Pyramid of Egypt, and the only Wonder still standing, is sometimes said to be the tomb of Osiris himself and architected by Hermes. It is therefore the monument of Mercury.

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, a terraced pyramid within the palace grounds, symbolised the plane of the metaphysical world and was consecrated to Venus.

The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was divided into 5 sections (each representing the bodily senses) and topped by a 24-stepped pyramid (representing the spiritual nature of man). This monument was sacred to Mars and was unfortunately also destroyed in an earthquake.

The Statue of Zeus is said to have been made of ivory and gold, in one hand holding a globe supporting the Goddess of Victory and in the other, a sceptre topped by an eagle. Zeus is said to have been crowned with an olive wreath and seated upon an elaborate throne. As one might assume, this monument was dedicated to Jupiter.

The Temple of Solomon was made of marble and 600 feet high, with fires lit at the top which could be seen miles out to sea. Being the tallest of all the monuments, it was consecrated to Saturn. This, too, was destroyed in an earthquake.

Every designer and craftsman who worked on these monuments was initiated into the Mysteries, incorporating sacred principles and symbolism into their work, including their vast knowledge of astrology, which is a key component of initiatic knowledge. While many attempts have been made to reconstruct the lost Wonders, none have ever been successful. No amount of modern technology has been able to replace the esoteric knowledge of the ancient builders.