Cirom, i think that is the solution to the man (and woman) situation is:
...that you will have an extra set of a man and a woman card.
Putting in an extra set of the Man/Woman cards is what i had posted previously in my own Lenormand creation thread about a week ago.
(I have also put in a CAT card as well... and gave it a number #37 and the 2 of Hearts as the playing card insert.)
So, no need to look for the Rider being a man in the reading, any longer, since there will be another man card in the deck.
That way, when the rider card shows up you can read it as the 'news,' 'messages,' or 'movement' as it should be.
i think the Lenormand deck is about to explode with 'freshness' and 'new ideas' that will only improve on the old ways.
The same thing happened to tarot. And who is to say that there is a 'time limit' on 'changes' or creativity...
...changes and new ideas will come when the artist is 'inspired' from beyond!
Personally, i have been shown these 'new' cards in my dreams, so change is upon us now!
And as usual, most people do not like change...it is human nature...but the trail blazers, such as you, Cirom,
and myself, and many others for that matter, will follow their artistic hearts and make the much needed changes!
You go, Cirom
Lyn
p.s. The much loved Lilac Twilight Lenormand has a 'woman' rider in it...