The Elemental "Ladder", or whatever you call it Options

The most common path upwards the tree of life if you relate to the elements is as following

Fire
Water
Air
Earth

where you start at earth and go upwards, why is this? The only quick response i've gotten earlier is that this is how it is related to the sephirot in the tree of life and that's why this path goes like that.

The path i've chosen to tread the tree of life is as following tho:

Fire
Air
Water
Earth

thus i've switched water and air and it feels right to me, it makes alot of sense too (in my view)
When i picture them i see the earth, the core of the planet and ontop of it (for most parts are covered with it) is the water, above that is the air and far above is the sun (fire)

Also i feel that it makes a more logical sense in placing the two symbols that point downwards on the bottom part of the 4 and thus balacing it up a bit.

I'd love comments and suggestions and expansive elaborations about it this please, spam away!

Well the reason the Golden Dawn and others go throught he elemental grades in order that they do has less to do with the Tree of Life and more to do with the YHVH formula. The ancient qabalalists designated that each letter indicated a different element and a one of the four worlds. So you start at the bottom with Heh or earth and move to Vav air then Heh water and finally the Yah or fire. You are building the name of god into your aura. I hope this helps.

P.S. The elements are not only the element but represent different aspects, such as fire is not only fire but also means passion and force of will. This might make it easier to understand.