Dice have been used for divination and prediction for thousands of years. Long before tarot cards, astrology, rune stones, etc, dice were cast to gain an insight into the future and the unknown.
The term for divination by casting dice, or small objects as lots, is cleromancy.
African witch doctors of certain tribes use dice for this purpose, although their dice are not the standard ones we use. Indian Hindu's use an ancient divining science called Ramala and the dice used are very similar to standard dice except they are spun on a rod. Both ancient
The Greek term for divining by dice is astragalomancy from the Greek word for knucklebone dice astragalus's. There are dice especially marked with mystic symbols specifically used for fortune telling and divining. Rune dice are a common type but standard dice may just as easily be used. Tibetan monks practise a dice divination technique called Sho-Mo using three ordinary standard spotted dice.
Today fortune telling with dice is not as widespread as it once was but Romany Gypsies are said to still practice the ancient art. Dice made of bone or ivory are said to be particularly receptive while wood, stone or a natural material are next best, but don't worry if yours are plastic, they will suffice.
If you want a very basic prediction for the next week of your life, the following method can be used. Draw a circle with a diameter of seven inches and cast three dice into it. The total of the dice that come to rest inside the circle give the caster the following interpretations. (Someone else's interpretations not mine ... I will publish my own in a later
0 - 2 ~ There is no meaning in the dice for you.
3 ~ Your circumstances will change without warning and very soon.
4 ~ Arguments or disagreement can be expected.
5 ~ A desire, or aspiration will be fulfilled. Unexpected information or assistance.
6 ~ Loss, probably of money but it could be of something more general.
7 ~ You will be presented with a difficult matter to solve.
8 ~ A lack of thought may lead to difficulty or distress.
9 ~ A marriage or union with implications for you.
10 ~ A step up for your career or possibly the arrival of a new baby associated with you
11 ~ Someone close will take a trip or part with you.
12 ~ You will receive a message of some consequence.
13 ~ Disappointment or misery if you pursue current situation.
14 ~ You will receive unexpected assistance from someone close.
15 ~ Take care in what you say and do to prevent difficulties.
16 ~ A beneficial and pleasurable trip resulting in contentment.
17 ~ Decide on a new opinion or benefit from the result of a situation currently concerning you.
18 ~ A lucky, favourable and very fortunate outcome in the very near future.
Should any dice roll outside of the circle or fall to the floor then the following interpretations can be used.
1 dice outside the circle Difficulties or an upset
2 dice outside the circle Arguments or disagreements
3 dice outside the circle Luck or a wish to come true
Any dice on the floor Problems, worry or annoyance very soon
