How many different types of stars are there on the temple?
Of the One hundred and eleven stars found on the Temple; three types are represented: five-pointed downward, five-pointed upward, six-pointed sideways (no eight-pointed stars of ‘star of Melchizedek’ are found on the temple). Directly below the east center tower is a row of four upright stars, as well as three stars on each of the other two towers. These stars are not found on the west towers because the Aaronic Priesthood receives its light from the Melchizedek Priesthood. Significance: Stars have always Been a symbol for men. (Revelation 14:4, Isaiah 14:12-14, Genesis 22:17, 1 Nephi 1:10-11, etc.) Upright Stars-The house of the Lord are where men and women are set upright before the Lord from their ‘natural’ state to pursue a righteous path into eternity. Inverted Stars-Represent the planet Venus or the ‘bright and morning star’ (Revelation 22:16). They are made to symbolize God, his relationship to man and his eternal nature. Awards Include: ‘The American Medal of Honor’, ‘The Star
