Before I start, I’ll release a satisfactory sigh at how talented and amazing the creators (Blaire and Brit) of the Threads of Fate series of decks are. Honestly - every deck I’ve used that they have created has never ever disappointed. There is a certain feeling that comes with using their decks - something unique, special but relevant to the times. And yet there is a thread that exists through all of them so you know they all have grown from the same place. So thoughtful and yet next level articulate (and impactful). I love their decks so much.
When I first received the Sunstone deck, I loved the box design but when I saw the cards, and their very bright colours and intensity, I wasn’t sure and I put the deck away for another time (I do this sometimes with decks - I’m not always in the right headspace for every deck every minute of the day). When I did finally spend time with this deck, I was impressed. There are many decks out there that are based on runes, but this is probably the first deck I’ve picked up that really brings a relatable feel to the rune meanings. When you provide interpretations for symbols or card meanings that have been around for a long time, it can be hard to bring a unique or modern flavour to them - this deck absolutely has that ‘new wave’ feel. The guidebook is exquisite and uses poetry, art descriptions and card interpretations to give you a holistic view of what the card/rune could mean to you. There are extra cards included in the deck which are a good fit - as a crystal girlie, I love that they included a calcite crystal on the Sunstone card - it made me pull out my fav optical calcite crystals and admire them with a new perspective. And the backs of the cards - so cool - kaleidoscope vibes - it reminded me of being fascinated with kaleidoscopes when I was growing up. The changing colours, an appreciation of them and discovering what was meaningful, what resonated. The cards in this deck feel like this too.
This deck is superb - plays well with other decks and brings a fresh flavour and intensity to any reading you use them in. A great ‘New Year’ deck to use!
Note: The Threads of Fate decks are currently out of print/unavailable as the deck creators move onto new projects. So once this deck is sold out, there won’t be a restock.
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Deck specifications from the Threads of Fate website:
Our story with the Runes:
The Runes have been a deck we've wanted to tackle since the beginning of Threads of Fate. In fact, our name comes from Norse myth too! While The Fates and the threads of fate are found in myths across many cultures, ours is in honor of the Norns. 'Norn' is said to derive from a word meaning "to weave", as in, to weave the threads of fate.
We both have based much of our practice on our ancestral heritage. Blaire was initiated into Seiðr (a Norse shamanic or magical practice) in 2016 and has since made the northern mystery traditions a part of her self studies.
The Runes have been a part of our personal practices as well as our business practices. During any rituals or planning we do, the Runes always provide a container for our work.
As we turned our focus to this deck, we really focused on what the Runes are to us, particularly in a visual way. The vast majority of visuals we see regarding the Northern mystery traditions are presented in similar ways: we see rich but dark colors, deep greens and blues, cloudy skies, earth tones and very Pagan depictions. While we love these, the Runes are also expansive, creative and saturated in life, which we wanted to show without limit.
As you can see in the samples being printed, Brit brought forth a lot of color, movement and trippy effects which are indicative of how much the Runes can shapeshift...how they each have an arc in their story but certainly the face they present can change dramatically depending on the inquiry and the seeker.
The Content:
Upright + reversed meanings for the card
The artist’s notes on the card
A poem in honor of the Runic poems (there is an Icelandic, Old Norse and Anglo-Saxon rune poem)
The specs:
34 cards
4.75” x 3.25” card size
5” x 7” Magnetic box
Full color art with Spot UV (gloss) elements
Matte black edging
Includes 120 page booklet (and a quick reference guide card of each card and page number in the guidebook)
Anti-scratch lamination on 400 gsm cardstock
Before I start, I’ll release a satisfactory sigh at how talented and amazing the creators (Blaire and Brit) of the Threads of Fate series of decks are. Honestly - every deck I’ve used that they have created has never ever disappointed. There is a certain feeling that comes with using their decks - something unique, special but relevant to the times. And yet there is a thread that exists through all of them so you know they all have grown from the same place. So thoughtful and yet next level articulate (and impactful). I love their decks so much.
When I first received the Sunstone deck, I loved the box design but when I saw the cards, and their very bright colours and intensity, I wasn’t sure and I put the deck away for another time (I do this sometimes with decks - I’m not always in the right headspace for every deck every minute of the day). When I did finally spend time with this deck, I was impressed. There are many decks out there that are based on runes, but this is probably the first deck I’ve picked up that really brings a relatable feel to the rune meanings. When you provide interpretations for symbols or card meanings that have been around for a long time, it can be hard to bring a unique or modern flavour to them - this deck absolutely has that ‘new wave’ feel. The guidebook is exquisite and uses poetry, art descriptions and card interpretations to give you a holistic view of what the card/rune could mean to you. There are extra cards included in the deck which are a good fit - as a crystal girlie, I love that they included a calcite crystal on the Sunstone card - it made me pull out my fav optical calcite crystals and admire them with a new perspective. And the backs of the cards - so cool - kaleidoscope vibes - it reminded me of being fascinated with kaleidoscopes when I was growing up. The changing colours, an appreciation of them and discovering what was meaningful, what resonated. The cards in this deck feel like this too.
This deck is superb - plays well with other decks and brings a fresh flavour and intensity to any reading you use them in. A great ‘New Year’ deck to use!
Note: The Threads of Fate decks are currently out of print/unavailable as the deck creators move onto new projects. So once this deck is sold out, there won’t be a restock.
_____
Deck specifications from the Threads of Fate website:
Our story with the Runes:
The Runes have been a deck we've wanted to tackle since the beginning of Threads of Fate. In fact, our name comes from Norse myth too! While The Fates and the threads of fate are found in myths across many cultures, ours is in honor of the Norns. 'Norn' is said to derive from a word meaning "to weave", as in, to weave the threads of fate.
We both have based much of our practice on our ancestral heritage. Blaire was initiated into Seiðr (a Norse shamanic or magical practice) in 2016 and has since made the northern mystery traditions a part of her self studies.
The Runes have been a part of our personal practices as well as our business practices. During any rituals or planning we do, the Runes always provide a container for our work.
As we turned our focus to this deck, we really focused on what the Runes are to us, particularly in a visual way. The vast majority of visuals we see regarding the Northern mystery traditions are presented in similar ways: we see rich but dark colors, deep greens and blues, cloudy skies, earth tones and very Pagan depictions. While we love these, the Runes are also expansive, creative and saturated in life, which we wanted to show without limit.
As you can see in the samples being printed, Brit brought forth a lot of color, movement and trippy effects which are indicative of how much the Runes can shapeshift...how they each have an arc in their story but certainly the face they present can change dramatically depending on the inquiry and the seeker.
The Content:
Upright + reversed meanings for the card
The artist’s notes on the card
A poem in honor of the Runic poems (there is an Icelandic, Old Norse and Anglo-Saxon rune poem)
The specs:
34 cards
4.75” x 3.25” card size
5” x 7” Magnetic box
Full color art with Spot UV (gloss) elements
Matte black edging
Includes 120 page booklet (and a quick reference guide card of each card and page number in the guidebook)
Anti-scratch lamination on 400 gsm cardstock
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