Kawaii Tarot

Kawaii Tarot - minimalism with Japanese influences

Not every tarot deck piles symbols on top of each other. This one does the opposite: it strips symbolism down until only the core remains. Kawaii Tarot by Diana Lopez works with simple shapes, bright colours and gender-neutral figures.

The style is based on Japanese kawaii aesthetics. That means cute, rounded forms and a visual calm you do not find in every deck. The Major Arcana follows the traditional structure. The Minor Arcana consists of pip cards: no elaborate scenes, just repetitions of the suit symbol.

What you see on the cards

Each card image is reduced to its essence. No clutter, no extra layers. The figures are simply drawn, the colours are bright and the backgrounds stay quiet. That makes it easy to focus on what the card actually shows.

The pip cards display the suit symbol: swords, wands, cups or pentacles. No stories, no characters. That asks for a different way of reading. You lean more on numerology and intuition than on worked-out scenes.

How you work with it

The format is compact: 63 x 88 mm. The cards sit comfortably in your hand and shuffle easily. The matte finish prevents fingerprints and provides grip. This is a deck you can use daily without it wearing out quickly.

The guidebook runs to 100 pages and is in English. You will find meanings for each card and a few spreads. Enough to get started, not so much that it overwhelms.

Pull one card as a daily draw and notice the first thing that stands out: the colour, the number of symbols, the posture of the figure. The simplicity forces you to look more sharply.

About Diana Lopez

Diana Lopez works as a designer and developer. Her background in web design shows in the clean lines and clear use of colour. Alongside the physical deck she also developed an app with the same design.

Specifications

• Number of cards: 78
• Size: 63 x 88 mm
• Material: sturdy cardstock with matte finish
• Guidebook: 100 pages, English
• Publisher: Rock Point
• Weight: approx. 320 grams

Questions we often get

What does it mean that the Minor Arcana consists of pip cards?
The cards in Wands, Cups, Swords and Pentacles show only the suit symbol, not an elaborate scene with characters. You see five swords, for example, not a figure holding five swords. That asks more of your own interpretation and knowledge of numerology.

Is this a good deck for beginners?
That depends on how you want to learn. The simple images and the guidebook make it accessible. At the same time, the absence of scenes in the Minor Arcana means you have to assign meaning to numbers and elements yourself. Some beginners find that helpful, others look for more visual clues.