The power of the cone is raised through chanting, dancing, drumming, hand clapping or cord magic. The coveners dance around the circle and as the tempo increases the cone of power begins to rise above the circle.
To some the energy is visable as a shimmering light. When the energy is at its peak the high priestess or high priest instructs the coneners to release it towards its goal.
Timing is crucial otherwise the spell misfires. The cone of power has a symbolic significance in witchcraft.
In ancient Syria the cone was the symbol of Astarte, the Phoenician goddess of motherhood, fertility and war. Also tall conical hats are associated with withcraft.
The cone of power has had some remarkable success through history. It was used in 1588 against the Spanish Armada which suffered a serious defeat.
Again in 1700 it was used against Napolian and again against Hitler.
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