Elemental/Directional positioning

[CardinalFire]

I have a question about the postions of the elements on the North, East, South, West axis in rituals, circle-casting, deity summoning, etcetera. I understand that traditionally: North is Earth, East is Air, South is Fire, and West is Water. However, I have read convincing articles that prove otherwise, and I am just wondering if their "traditional" positions were the definite norm, or if it does not matter which positioning is held true in my opinion.

[Myst]

Whatever you like best works best

http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10954&highlight=element+direction

[Pan]

i agree that whatever works best with you is what you should go with. i, personally, have north as earth and such as that, with air in the east. some people that i've met have water in the east, which boggles my mind because i was taught that earth was in the north. but that's just me.

it's all up to the practitioner.

[CardinalFire]

I appreciate the response. Thanks for the help :D