The north is also associated with the colors gold or black. Some traditions align their altars to the north. Represents illumination, enlightenment, mysticism and the eternal. Its colors are red or white. It corresponds to the element of air, the asthame or sword.
Most traditions align their altars to the east.
Represented by the colors blue or white. Energy, the sun and the element fire are associated with south. It is also associated with the magical wand and is the direction and channeling of the energy forces. Emotions, water, creativity, fertility and courage to face ones deepest feelings. It is associated with the chalice, the symbol of female creative power.