The Simplicities Tarot begins with an inviting thought: a reading does not need to shout to be meaningful. Lorina Joy designed this 78-card project around a quieter kind of attention, with colour taking a more prominent role than illustrated people or crowded scenes. It is a particular artistic choice, not a claim that every reading will feel simple. Creator’s campaign
A look at the cards in context
Mary Cusack’s “Simplicity Tarot Gallery” is a gallery of Lorina Joy’s deck: its video description names “Simplicity Tarot by Lorina Joy,” and the colour-coded, line-drawn cards match images of Simplicities Tarot. The singular word in the video title should not be confused with Emilie Muñiz’s separate deck. This visual gallery is not an independent review, and it does not establish the contents of every printed edition. Watch the card gallery
What gives Simplicities Tarot its character?
Joy’s campaign describes the cards as devoid of person-based imagery. Rather than relying on a painted face or a busy scene to set the mood, the design asks readers to notice colour and the feeling it calls up. That may offer a little breathing room when a question already feels loud or tangled. It also means a reader who depends on detailed pictorial storytelling may need to bring more of their own associations to the table. Original project description
The creator specifies different intuitively chosen colours for the Major Arcana. In the Minor Arcana, she links Wands with Fire, Swords with Air, Cups with Water and Pentacles with Earth. Those correspondences give you a useful starting point without pretending that any one colour has a universal emotional meaning. System notes
A gentler way into a reading
Begin with a question small enough to hold: “What needs my attention today?” Notice the first colour that catches your eye, then name the card and its traditional role before adding your personal response. If the colour feels comforting but the card points to a difficult decision, let both impressions sit together. The deck’s quietness can make room for that tension rather than smoothing it away.
Joy says the project was intended in part for newer readers, for people overwhelmed by densely symbolic imagery, and for readings where threatening-looking cards may create unnecessary worry. Those are the creator’s aims, not a promise that the imagery suits everybody. If you learn best through figures, gestures and narrative scenes, this design may ask more from you. Design intentions
The unusual Universe card
The campaign calls out its Universe card as different and connects it to the many experiences that give a person depth. That is a lovely prompt for a reading: rather than demanding one tidy version of yourself, ask which parts of your experience deserve to be seen together. The creator’s description supports this theme, but without a verified final-edition card study it would be wrong to invent specific symbols or colours on the printed card. Artist’s explanation
Who might connect with it?
This could be a thoughtful match for someone who enjoys open space in a reading and wants colour to be a conversation starter. Its stated 78-card structure and familiar suit names offer a bridge to traditional study, while its person-free approach changes how much narrative the picture supplies. Let that contrast guide your decision: do you want an image to tell you a story, or a quieter place from which to begin one?
What to check before seeking a copy
The original campaign calls this a bridge-sized 78-card project and shows a sample print, explicitly warning that its sample deck and tuck box might not match the final product. It also discussed a guidebook-or-guide-sheet choice while the campaign was under way. Check the exact edition, guide format, condition and contents of any individual listing rather than treating those campaign-stage notes as current retail specifications. No current seller, price or availability is verified here. Campaign specifications and caveat
Not the Simplicity Tarot
The extra syllables matter. Simplicity Tarot is a separate project by Emilie Muñiz. This page concerns Lorina Joy’s Simplicities Tarot; their creators, names and artwork should not be mixed up.
Final Thoughts
Simplicities Tarot offers a gentle invitation to find meaning without filling every inch of a card with figures and symbols. Its colour-led approach will delight some readers and leave others wishing for more visual storytelling. If your practice could use a quieter pause, Joy’s original vision gives you something thoughtful to explore; just verify the edition in front of you before you buy. Read the creator’s account
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created Simplicities Tarot?
Lorina Joy is named as its artist and creator in the original campaign. The campaign also credits the 3 of Cups Co. project team: Lorina Joy, Genaviv Rose and Norris Scott. Creator credits
How many cards were planned?
The creator describes a 78-card set, with a Major Arcana and four elemental Minor Arcana suits. This is a campaign specification, not a physical inspection of every later edition. Original specifications
Is this the same as Emilie Muñiz’s Simplicity Tarot?
No. Muñiz’s Simplicity Tarot is a different title by a different creator. This review is about Lorina Joy’s Simplicities Tarot.
What does the included video show?
It is Mary Cusack’s card gallery titled “Simplicity Tarot Gallery.” Its description identifies Lorina Joy, and the visible cards match the artwork shown for her Simplicities Tarot. The title’s singular spelling does not identify it as Emilie Muñiz’s deck. Treat the video as a look at the cards, not an independent review or proof of a complete final-edition card sequence or packaging. Card gallery video
Does the deck include a guidebook?
The campaign proposed asking backers whether they preferred a guidebook or guide sheet. That proposal alone does not establish what accompanies a copy offered today; ask the seller to show the actual contents. Guide proposal
