Simplicity Tarot - 80 cards with keywords for beginners
Some decks force you to decode symbols. This one does the opposite. Emilie Muñiz removed everything that distracts, and what remains are clear watercolours, muted colours, and keywords that set you on your way immediately.
The foundation is Rider-Waite. The figures, the scenes, the sequence: it all matches. But the execution is different. Where classic RWS cards are dense with detail, Muñiz chooses calm. Soft lines, pastel colours, faces that are diverse and feel contemporary.
What you see on the cards
Each of the 80 cards carries one or more keywords. No long sentences, just words that point to the core meaning. Those words are not there to limit you. They give you a starting point.
The illustrations are watercolour. Colours blend softly. Blue, pink, beige, green. Nothing shouts. The figures are modern: different skin tones, contemporary appearances, yet still embedded in the tarot symbolism you know.
The cards have gold gilded edges. It adds a touch of luxury without going overboard. Size is 76 x 111 mm, which shuffles well and feels good in the hand.
Who this deck is designed for
Muñiz created this deck for people who want to learn tarot without working through thick books. The keywords on the cards mean you can start reading right away. You do not need to keep reaching for the guidebook to know what The Star or The Hanged Man means.
That makes the deck suitable for beginners. But experienced readers also reach for it, precisely because it forces them back to basics. No complicated layers, just the core message.
Draw one card each morning and let the keyword move through your day. Look back in the evening: where did you recognize that word in what happened?
About Emilie Muñiz
Emilie Muñiz has worked as a professional tarot reader and instructor in Brooklyn, New York for over twenty years. Her background is in Puerto Rican Espiritismo, and alongside tarot she also works with Lenormand and coffee ground reading.
Her focus is on accessibility. Tarot does not need to be complicated or elitist. You see that principle in every aspect of this deck.
Specifications
- Number of cards: 80 (78 tarot cards + 2 bonus cards)
- Dimensions: 76 x 111 mm
- Language: English
- Card quality: Sturdy cardstock, suitable for intensive use
- Finish: Gold gilded edges
- Packaging: Two-piece box with gold foil accents
- Designer: Emilie Muñiz
- Style: Watercolour, based on Rider-Waite
Questions we often get
Does this come with instructions or spreads?
That depends on the edition. The keywords on the cards themselves already offer direct guidance. For extensive spreads you will need a separate book, but for basic readings the cards are enough.
How does this deck differ from a classic Rider-Waite deck?
The structure and symbolism are the same. The difference lies in execution: Simplicity Tarot uses watercolour instead of Pamela Colman Smith's drawn style, shows diversity in the figures, and carries keywords on every card.