When this is done, they will orient their altar to face that quarter which represents the season that is being honored. Tthe East is associated with Air and the Spring, South is associated with Fire and Summer, West with Water and the Autumn and the North with Earth and Winter. Depending on the time of day or night, some traditions encourage facing towards one of the four directions to draw power and perform magic appropriate to the Element used. From sunrise to noon you should face East, Noon until sunset face South, sunset to midnight face West and midnight to sunrise face North. E. Raising the Cone of Power 1.
Energy is raised in coven rituals and most often molded into the form of a Cone.
This is called the Cone of Power. It may also be sent off in a burst of Force, directed by one person who may be a part of the circle or may stand in the center serving as the focal point. The High Priestess or assistant casts the circle. The circle can be marked out by stones, chalk, salt or any other natural material. No one is allowed to enter the circle until it has been properly cast.