Yggdrasil Norse Mythology Divination Cards – 81-Card Oracle Deck with Guidebook

The Yggdrasil Norse Divination Cards offer an immersive journey through the mythic universe preserved in the Poetic Edda and Prose Edda. Rather than following the conventional structure of a tarot deck, this 81-card oracle system draws upon the Nine Worlds of Norse cosmology and the gods, goddesses, giants, dwarfs, elves, and other beings associated with them.

Each card features intricate black-and-white pen-and-ink artwork by renowned Icelandic artist Haukur Halldórsson. The bold linework and layered imagery give the deck the character of an illustrated mythological manuscript, inviting close examination while providing evocative visual cues for intuitive readings. Gunnhildur Hauksdóttir’s accompanying guidebook explains the cards and provides the background needed to work confidently with the deck.

Use the cards for daily guidance, personal reflection, spiritual connection, or a deeper exploration of Nordic mythology. The substantial boxed presentation keeps the deck and book together, while the monochrome artwork makes the set equally appealing as a display piece or gift for followers of Norse paganism, Heathenry, Viking history, folklore, and divination.

Features

• Complete 81-card oracle deck: Provides a broader Norse-themed system than a conventional 78-card tarot deck.
• Inspired by the Eddas: Draws its imagery and symbolism from the principal literary sources for Old Norse mythology.
• Explores the Nine Worlds: Introduces the interconnected realms, beings, and forces associated with Yggdrasil.
• Original pen-and-ink illustrations: Detailed monochrome artwork gives every card a distinctive, manuscript-like appearance.
• 216-page guidebook included: Helps readers understand the cards’ mythological context and divinatory meanings.
• Designed for multiple uses: Suitable for oracle readings, meditation, personal reflection, spiritual practice, and mythology study.
• Created by Icelandic artists: Developed by Haukur Halldórsson with Gunnhildur Hauksdóttir, lending the project a meaningful Nordic cultural connection.
• Protective boxed presentation: Keeps the cards and companion book organized between readings.
• Excellent themed gift: A thoughtful choice for collectors of Norse mythology, Viking-inspired art, oracle decks, and pagan literature.

Specifications

• Product type: Norse mythology oracle and divination card set
• Deck count: 81 cards
• Guidebook: 216 pages
• Language: English
• Artwork style: Black-and-white pen-and-ink illustration
• Card material: Printed cardstock
• Guidebook material: Printed paper
• Finish: Monochrome printed artwork
• Format: Cards and companion book in a protective presentation box
• Artist and co-creator: Haukur Halldórsson
• Guidebook author and co-creator: Gunnhildur Hauksdóttir, credited on the edition as G. Hauksdóttir
• Publication year: 2019
• Included accessories: 81-card deck, 216-page guidebook, and storage box 

Background

Yggdrasil, the immense World Tree of Norse cosmology, connects the Nine Worlds and stands at the center of the mythological universe described in Old Norse literature. Much of the surviving knowledge concerning Odin, Thor, Freyja, Loki, the giants, Ragnarök, and the other figures of the Nordic pantheon comes from the medieval Poetic Edda and Prose Edda. This modern divination deck interprets those narratives through original artwork and an oracle system; it should therefore be understood as a contemporary spiritual and artistic work inspired by historical Norse sources, rather than a reproduction of an actual Viking Age card deck.

The Yggdrasil Norse Divination Cards combine substantial mythological content, compelling Icelandic artwork, and a complete guided reading system in one boxed collection. It is an excellent choice for oracle readers, practicing Heathens, mythology students, Viking enthusiasts, and collectors seeking a Norse divination deck with greater depth and cultural grounding than a generic fantasy deck.