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DICE
DIVINATION
Dice are for more than just gameplay! The original dice throwers were learned
Shaman, and they are still used for divination by the Dalai Lama today. They can
give insight into your past, answer yes-or-no questions in your present and guide
your future. They offer practical advice you can carry in your pocket!
Put Numerology to work for you with dice – it’s fun and easy! Roll those bones and
learn something new about yourself and your situation every time.
Many blessings,
The Numerologist Team
We’ve broken this down into a few parts. The first part includes the history and lore
surrounding dice divination and how to build your own dice throwing kit.
Then you’ll learn the general meanings of the numbers. You’ll then move on to the
different dice throws. We provide sample readings to guide you in interpreting your
own readings. Remember, you can come back and reread this guide at any time.
You may be surprised that you learn something new each time you do!
The word “Numerology” means the study of numbers. The fascinating thing about
numbers is that everything in our world can be broken down into a number,
including many things we encounter in our everyday life.
In Numerology, numbers are reduced to a single digit; the only exceptions are
the Master Numbers 11, 22, and 33. Numbers 1 through 9 each hold specific
symbolism and represent archetypes that exist deep within the subconscious: 1 is
The Father, 2 is The Mother, 3 is The Child, 4 is The Builder, 5 is the Rebel, 6 is The
Teacher or Healer, 7 is The Intellectual, 8 is the Organizer or Successor, and 9 is The
Humanitarian.
In Numerology, there are five core numbers that serve as guides for your life. These
include your Life Path number (which is determined by adding your birthdate
down into a single digit), your Expression or Destiny number (determined by adding
every single letter of your entire name into a single number), the Birthday Number
(determined by reducing the sum of your birth day to a single digit) , the Personality
Number (adding only the consonants of the letters of your name), and the Soul
Urge (found by adding only the vowels of the letters of your name).
These five core numbers can help you understand your life in ways you’ve never
experienced. You’ll understand your compatibility (or lack of) with the people in your
life, as well as what type of career works best for you. Essentially, understanding your
personal Numerology has the power to transform you into the truest YOU, which
can set you on a path towards spiritual clarity, success, and a real understanding of
the world around you.
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DICE DIVINATION USES,
HISTORY AND LORE
Divination has been around as long as humans have walked the earth. It seems that
we’ve always wanted to know what’s going to happen!
Historians can’t pinpoint when the first human threw dice, but dice-throwing
began around the same time, independently, all across the populated world. The
oldest known dice, per archeologists, are from 8,000 years ago, and were made
of found objects like fruit pits, pebbles and seashells. Dice, as we know them now,
have been used for about 2,000 years.
But the material most used, and the forerunner to today’s dice was bone – the ankle
bones of hoofed animals like sheep and oxen. These bones, later called astragali by
the Greeks, were chosen because they are basically cube-shaped with two rounded
sides that couldn’t be landed on, and four flat ones that could. Today, dice are
made up of all kinds of materials, but usually plastic, metal and wood. The first dice
throwers were religious Shaman who used bones (and sticks, rocks, or even animal
entrails) for divination. But how did this method end up in the hands of the general
public?
DICE RULES
With most methods of divination, there are stories and “rules” that have been
created over time. And dice are no exception. Are these beliefs valid? You might try
using these rules when you roll the bones or disregard them – it’s entirely up to you.
You could always experiment and see if you get more accurate results using them.
Some contradict each other, so feel free to pick and choose!
Only throw the dice when you are feeling calm (this is good advice!)
In the winter or when the weather is cool, roll the dice in complete silence
If you seek future guidance, throw with the right hand
Use the left hand to throw if you’re asking about people or relationships
Manuscript fragments from the Hellenistic Era give us some insight into the Throw
of Venus, suggesting they would use 3 dice at one time. If all three dice landed on
the same number, it was considered the worst possible throw, called “the dog”
after Anubis, the dog-headed god associated with mummification, the afterlife and
the underworld. But the dice were associated with Venus or Isis, which meant that
not all triples were unfortunate because she is the goddess of pleasure and good
fortune.
The best throw was one in which all dice showed different numbers. It’s possible
this meant there were many choices to be made or many things to choose between
rather than a judgment of Venus to be carried out by Anubis, passed onto the
person seeking the omen from the goddess.
One of the methods they used for throwing involved a chant. All three dice are
placed in a cup and shaken while the reader says 3 times slowly:
Ah-dar… Ah-dar… ee-o… ad-dar…dee-er
Three dice
A small box or bowl. You can use any small bowl, a
gift box or any other small box that has a flat, smooth
bottom
You’ll find different kinds of dice for different games, but for the purposes of
divination, just your normal dice will do – they have six sides with numbers on each
side. They can
be made of wood, metal, plastic, glass or any material you choose.
Dice sets come in various quantities. For the purposes of this guide, you’ll only
need three dice (and FYI, die is the
singular of dice).
When looking at the number meanings, you’ll notice that the single-digit numbers
are closely aligned with Numerology. The double-digit numbers are not as closely
aligned, and the meanings have been handed down through history.
Unlike some other methods of divination, there aren’t any alternate meanings based
on the situation. This makes interpretation of your throw very easy! Your job after
each throw is to figure out how the messages of the dice apply to your life.
In dice divination, we start at 18 because that’s the highest number you can get with
three dice.
18 – G
reat success and good fortune are ahead! This success is
something that will happen almost immediately.
17 – C
hanges will make it seem that things are not going to work out,
but even if it doesn’t, the outcome will be to your advantage.
15 – P
ursuing your goal should be done with extreme caution because
taking action will bring trouble. If you throw three 5’s, it is even
more troublesome –
misfortune is usually the
result of this throw. Again,
act with extreme caution.
13 – D
o not pursue the matter if this is the throw! Sorrow will follow
if you proceed. This is a stop sign. Do not move forward. Going
further just creates problems for you.
11 – The matter with which you are concerned will be affected greatly if
you part from someone you care for. No indication as to whether it
is affected for better or worse.
10 – T
his matter will only be affected by a departure or new birth,
but you must await this sign to do anything about it. As an
example, let’s say your question is, “should I buy these stocks?”
Unless someone in your personal circle is having a child, getting
married, opening a business, or their dog has puppies (all actual
or symbolic births) or getting divorced or a child leaving to college
(a departure) do not take action. When something like this does
happen, then is the time to act.
6 – Suffering from a loss is likely if you proceed in the matter; the omen
is worse if three 2’s are thrown. Look at your priorities and stick with
them. Ask yourself: Why am I willing to escape my life by going
down this road? Your greatest problems are those that come from
other people – it’s likely someone is pulling you off your path. You
may want to do something not based on your best interests, but
this is a sign not to do it.
5 – T
he matter will be affected in a positive way through the help of a
person you do not yet know. Luck comes from your social life.
4 – Do not pursue this matter or unpleasantness will result. The pursuit
will not have a happy outcome
Now that you’ve read about the meanings of each number, read on to learn how to
“roll the bones!”
THE
DICE
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THROWING THE DICE
You can choose to follow any of the “rules” you learned earlier to choose which hand to use:
A word about throwing height: You’ll want to hold your hand, hands or cup just
inches above the throwing surface and do a very soft roll, rather than throw them as
hard or as far as you would in a dice game.
Use your dice reading journal to record your throws. Was the advice accurate?
If you received a message of warning, did you heed it or ignore it? What
happened?
TO GET
THE INFORMATION
YOU NEED &
INCREASE
ACCURACY
It may seem obvious, but only ask yes-or-no questions for a yes-or-no throw. For the
other throws, get your question fixed firmly in your mind. Focus and then roll the dice.
If you have no question, pick a throw, clear your mind and look at the result – does it
apply to any situation in your life?
The universe always provides answers. They just may be answers to questions
you haven’t yet asked.
As you read about the throws, you’ll see that the circle and plate serve more
than one purpose. While they provide a throwing surface, in some throws the
interpretation is affected by how many (if any) dice end up outside the throwing
field as follows:
1 DIE OUTSIDE – The matter can only be resolved with difficulty, no matter
what its number is.
2 DICE OUTSIDE – A great quarrel affects the matter, making achieving a favorable
result challenging.
3 DICE OUTSIDE – Your wish will be granted, but the granting of the wish is likely
to prove to be evil in the end, like with the genie in the bottle.
You didn’t wish for something that benefits you. Change your wish.
ANY DICE FALLING ON THE FLOOR – Problems, worries or annoyances that will
happen soon.
ONE DIE LANDS ON TOP OF ANOTHER – You’ll soon receive a gift of great
significance.
And some throws have their own unique twists and turns!
There’s even a couple of throws that have their own traditional meanings instead of
the Numerological ones. Enjoy!
Example Interpretation:
In this case, since these two dice added together, 5 + 1 = 6, and six is an
even number, your answer is, “Yes.
Example Interpretation:
Dice don’t usually fall in a straight line, but these can still be read left-to-right:
And, if you are in an abusive relationship and 11 comes up, you know that
leaving is going to affect the situation, but if you know the person is so abusive
that they come after you, that’s when you want to throw a second time .
This method predicts something that may happen in the near future. You’ll need three
dice and a circle drawn on a piece of paper or board, or as you’ll see below, a paper doily
works nicely.
After you throw the dice using your chosen hand, both hands or a cup, you’ll be
adding up the numbers and reducing them to a single digit to get your answer.
And, for this particular throw, there are traditional meanings used instead of the
Numerological ones you’ve learned:
1- Sorrow
2- Joy
3- A Gift
4- New Love
5- Silver Is Coming Your Way
6- Gold Is Coming Your Way
7- Someone Will Tell You A Secret
8- Three Good Things Will Happen to You
9- Your True Love Is, Indeed, True
Example Interpretation:
3 + 5 + 4 = 12. Then, further reduce the numbers: 1 + 2 = 3. Then look for
your interpretation. In this case, the number 3 means you’ll be receiving
a gift in the near future. Remember, gifts can take many forms, so keep
your eyes, ears, heart and mind open. This gift might not be amaterial
object.
This method uses three dice. To interpret the throw, you’re only going to look at the
number of dice that fall outside the circle. If none of the dice fall outside the circle,
it’s best to use another throw, like Throwing the Field, which you’ll learn about next.
Any dice falling on the floor – Problems, worries or annoyances that will happen
soon. One die lands on top of another – You’ll soon receive a present of great
significance.
Example Interpretation:
The inside circle is our circle, so any dice falling outside this onto the lacy
part will form our interpretation. In this case, we have two dice outside
the circle, so the interpretation is: A great quarrel affects the matter,
making getting a good result challenging.
You can use two or three dice for this throw. For this sample, you’ll see three dice
used. With this throw, you’ll be adding up the numbers of dots on each die, add
them together, but do not reduce to a single digit. Do not add the dots of any die
that falls outside the circle.
Example Interpretation:
Most of the dice made it onto the field, but as you can see, there’s one
that fell outside. The rules of this throw say we don’t count this die. So,
that leaves us with 5 + 6 = 11. This throw advises: The matter with which
you are concerned will be affected greatly if you part from someone
you care for. No indication as to whether it is affected for better or
worse. This result is advising you to think carefully before dissolving a
relationship and consider everything that could happen before acting.
Ready for a bit of different fun with dice? This throw has more ritual than the others.
To perform this throw:
STEP 4: Pick up the dice, blow on them, and then roll them onto a china plate.
Any dice that fall off the plate doesn’t count. For this throw, you’ll be adding up the
number of dots on all the dice that fall within the plate.
Example Interpretation:
All three dice ended up on the plate, so you’ll add the dots together:
4 + 3 + 1 = 8, so our interpretation: Do not proceed with this matter or the
criticism, interference or disapproval of others will result.
Take three dice, shake them well in the left hand, and then cast them out on a board
or table, on which you had previously drawn a circle with chalk, but never throw
on a Monday or Wednesday. (It’s not necessary to draw the circle with chalk – use
whatever circle you are using for other throws).
Also note that if any dice land outside the circle, the throw does not count, but does
predict something unpleasant. Read on!
3: A pleasing surprise
4: A disagreeable surprise
5 : A stranger who will prove a friend
6: Loss of property
7: Undeserved scandal
8: Merited reproach
9 : A wedding
10: A christening, at which some important
event will occur to you
11: A death that concerns you
12: A letter, speedily
13: Tears and sighs
14: A new admirer
15: Beware that you are not drawn into
some trouble or plot
16: A pleasant journey
17: You will either be on the water or have
dealings with those belonging to it, to your
advantage.
18: A great profit, rise in life, or some most
desirable good will happen almost
immediately.
The answers to the dice are always fulfilled within nine days.
To show the same number twice at one trial (throw) means news from
abroad, be the number what it may.
If the dice roll over the circle, the throw goes for nothing (roll again),
but the occurrence indicates sharp words, and if they fall to the floor,
it is blows (a physical fight is in the air).
If one remains on top of the other, it is a present, of which the
recipient should take care – all may not be what it seems.
Example Interpretation:
1 + 2 + 6 = 9, so our interpretation is: A wedding!
As you’ve seen, dice divination is fun and easy. Here are some tips to get the most
out of rolling the bones!
Write your question and results in your journal and take a look once the day has
passed. How accurate was the advice you received?
As you use these dice throws to not only explore your past, present, and future but
also to guide your immediate decisions, you’ll learn more about yourself.
Many Blessings,
The Numerologist Team