I realize it's been awhile since I posted an update. I've had some set backs in my personal life which have delayed the deck's progress. But it's okay. Everyone goes through that period when nurturing something. I've come up with a few new cards that will cover some gray areas. For example, the Enemy card has come up to describe conflict between friends instead of it's literal meaning, i.e., someone the querent hates. In the meantime, I've come up with some new cards. These will touch on messages from "the other realms," such as the dream world. I know that in my life dreams are very important messages. The Unseen World is, and so this deck will be a little more versatile in that manner.
The artwork, again, is not to my liking when not drawn by hand. I feel organics will be very important when it comes to connecting with the deck. There is going to be a delay in getting the necessary equipment for this, but I'm staying hopeful about it. :)
I've also updated the manual to include some timing methods, but they can also be used with any card system really. I would like to share them here in my blog soon.
Some realizations/discoveries I've had about this deck is that it's a great informational deck. I took it to the park the other day to read for a friend and realized this. Prior to this, I did some research into minimalist decks. I wasn't quite sure why. I've always been that reader who connects to photo-realistic decks. But it did cross my mind that less art lends more to the imagination, much like books do to television. There's too much "noise" with a lot of visuals. I think that was what I discovered with the viking runes when I got the inspiration for this deck. Ok, yes, I'm barely understanding this in my 20 years of taking up cartomancy.
So where does this leave me with the deck? Well, I'm still exploring it and seeing how it can cover guidance questions as well as career/financial questions.
Stay tuned for the next update!!