Jewel
At one time I was a wands/fire swords/air only person. As my knowledge of tarot has expanded and I now understand the reason for certain associations (as posted by Thirteen, Kiama and JMD), I am now very comfortable with both. I think I still prefer the wands/fire swords/air association but I have no issues with the swords/fire wands/air and can comfortably use a deck that goes either way.
I believe one of the reasons for my continued preference of wands as fire is that it helps remind me that too much passion CAN and WILL consume you (as fire will the wand or stave). Wands is my favorite suit and I trully identify with them on a personal level. It is this personal connection that drives my preference.
As for cups as air ~shakes head~ I do not think I will understand that one.
I believe one of the reasons for my continued preference of wands as fire is that it helps remind me that too much passion CAN and WILL consume you (as fire will the wand or stave). Wands is my favorite suit and I trully identify with them on a personal level. It is this personal connection that drives my preference.
As for cups as air ~shakes head~ I do not think I will understand that one.