My Friend Fire Oracle

My Friend Fire - gentle self-reflection deck by Mari in the Sky

Some oracle decks aim to impress. My Friend Fire does the opposite: it gently asks a question and simply listens. That reflects exactly what Mariza Ryce Aparicio-Tovar envisioned: a daily tool that is supportive without being intrusive.

My Friend Fire stands entirely on its own as an oracle deck, yet shares the same spirit as The Gentle Tarot, the creator's best-known work. The sixty cards are hand-drawn and organized into five themes: listening (green border), nourishment (blue border), growth (orange border), reflection (coral border), and change (purple border). The colored borders make it easy to identify the theme at a glance.

What you will find on the cards

The illustrations showcase the signature hand-drawn style of Mariza Ryce Aparicio-Tovar: soft, organic, and deeply inspired by nature and ancient stories. The card titles are clear and direct, allowing you to begin using the deck intuitively even before reading the guidebook.

The expansion pack as a practical guide

Alongside the sixty oracle cards, this deck includes a twelve-card expansion pack featuring layout spreads. These cards demonstrate practical ways to arrange your readings, making them immediately accessible even for beginners. A full-color guidebook explores each theme in greater depth.

My Friend Fire does not require The Gentle Tarot to be complete, but pairing the two decks creates a beautifully cohesive visual and intuitive experience.

About Mari in the Sky

Working under the name Mari in the Sky, Indigenous artist Mariza Ryce Aparicio-Tovar hand-illustrates each design from her studio in Alaska. Her work is guided by nature and deep environmental reverence. As an independent creator, she chooses high-quality materials and thoughtful finishes, including matte gold edges on a practical 68 x 104 mm format.

Specifications

• Card count: 60 oracle cards + 12 expansion spread cards
• Card size: 68 x 104 mm
• Card edges: matte gold gilding
• Contents: box with 60 cards, full-color guidebook, and expansion pack
• Language: English
• Creator / publisher: Mariza Ryce Aparicio-Tovar (Mari in the Sky)

Frequently asked questions

Do I need The Gentle Tarot to use this deck?
No. My Friend Fire is a standalone oracle deck with its own guidebook. If you already own The Gentle Tarot, the two complement each other seamlessly in tone and style, but it is not required.

What are the spread cards in the expansion pack?
The expansion pack includes twelve cards detailing specific layout patterns and spreads. They provide practical frameworks for various questions and themes right out of the box.