What are Astrology Dice?

Previously, we learned about Astragalomancy and the history of dice divination! This time, we’re going to dive into a specific form of this practice that incorporates astrology. According to the Occult World, the blend between astrology and divination (dice) has been around for quite a long time:

“European fortunetellers used a simplified and formulaic dice divination system descended from the late antique astrological practice called ’The Part of Fortune’ [or Geomancy]. Dice representing the planets would be thrown onto an astrological diagram of the ‘Houses’. The result was read as the part that luck would play in the different areas of a person’s life.”

However in our modern time, the Wessex Astrologer developed a new and simple Astro Dice divination method that consists of three d12 dies. Each of these die encompass different symbols and meanings to be interpreted once casted together:

Houses - Represents the area of life that will be affected or of concern 

Signs - Represents the emotions involved in this situation 

Planets - Represents the actions, circumstances or influences that affect the overall situation at hand

*If you are asking questions about people, such as a description of your future spouse, you should be interpreting the result as if it’s a natal chart placement:

5H Leo Neptune— The future spouse is popular or potentially famous. There’s a possibility that they are known for their artistic pursuits or idealistic and dreamy personality. They may be a natural with children, but perhaps a bit child-like themselves. Potential negative traits they’d have would be immaturity or egotism.

It is important for the querent to ask questions that are open-ended, similarly to how we consult Tarot. Yes/No questions are not ideal for this method of divination due to the fact that the message is meant to be read as a story. Think of the result as a sentence formation. If you are already well-versed in natal chart reading, this will be quite easy for you! Otherwise, Astro Dice can help beginner astrologers practice interpreting placements.

Ex. What is in store for me in the next week?

10H - Your work and public reputation will be in focus in the next week

Aries - This is potentially a new job or work that will evoke a sense of drive, passion or even chaos. If this is referring to a person, it may be your boss. Otherwise you will be stepping into a more demanding role 

Jupiter - Blessings or expansion is involved. Considering how Aries showed up in this reading, as it represents newness— you may be receiving a promotion

Since Astro Dice sets rarely come with a guidebook, I have decided to provide an extensive list of keywords for each astrological symbol. This way, you can easily string together a message from your reading:

Houses

1) Self, personal life, appearance, independence, individuality, new beginnings, the body, first impressions, attitude, identity, approach to life and how you view the world

2) Finances or income, business transactions, your possessions, self-esteem, material desires, work ethic, values, daily routines, comfort, self-care, priorities

3) Siblings, peers, short-distance travel, school or early education, the mind and thinking, communication, social activities, media, neighbours

4) Parents or guardians, roots, family, domestic matters, real estate, inheritance, emotions, foundations, mother, children, women, femininity

5) Fertility, pregnancy or children, creativity, hobbies and interests, romance, dating, spirit, joy, drama, self-expression, gambling

6) Health and wellness, fitness, hygiene, daily routines, injuries, pets or small animals, co-workers, work habits, organization, service to others

7) Close and personal partnerships romantic relationships, business contracts, marriage, divorce lawsuits, rivalries, equality, interpersonal style, shadow self, justice

8) Death and transformations, rebirth, occult, taboos, secrets, taxes, debts, mortgages and loans, legacies, inheritance, investigations, corporate money, dangers, assets, property, joint ventures, sex, intimacy, mystery

9) Long distance journeys, travel, religion, philosophy, higher education, lawyers, dreams, divination, wisdom, the arts, media, publishing, ethics, learning, cultures

10) Career, success, fortune, public reputation, long-term goals, structure, status, masculinity, authority, men, father figures, fame, expertise

11) Groups, friends, collectives, social awareness, humanitarianism, technology, social media, hopes and wishes, the future, society, protection, gifts, praise, recognition, followers

12) Imprisonment, loss, grief, hidden enemies, solitude, fear, secrets, subconscious thoughts, addictions, healing, spirituality, karma, old age, past lives, dreams, institutions such as hospitals, clinics, etc 

Signs

♈︎ Aries - Direct, brave, fearless, leadership, authoritative, independent, impulsive, competitive, aggressive, active, self-centered, passionate, sports, war, fighting, boss or CEO, masculinity, male figures, self-starter, impatience

♉︎ Taurus - Persistence, steadiness, trustworthiness, patience, endurance, tenacity, drive, reliable, security, stability, slow, stubbornness, materiality, resistance to change, indulgent, possessive, arts, beauty, luxury, grudges, fashionable, chic

♊︎ Gemini - Adaptability, intelligence, agility, communication, social networks, inconsistency, gossip, cunningness, superficiality, duality, mischievousness, curiosity, close friendships, twins, siblings

♋︎ Cancer - Loyalty, nurturing, emotions, support, compassion, unconditional love, dependence, passive-aggressiveness, moodiness, healing, femininity, feminine figures, mothers, ancestry, home, comfort, safety, soft, sensitive

♌︎ Leo - Playful, leadership, inner child, brave, protective, generous, charismatic, confident, pride, center of attention, selfish, dominating, vain, egotistical, fame, popularity, artistic, warm, outgoing, happiness, glamour, fun, entertainment, performative, royalty

♍︎ Virgo - Humble, modest, altruistic, logical, detail-oriented, responsible, organized, critical, obsessive, perfectionistic, cleanliness, solitude, rationality, inquisitive, communicative, writing, routines, service, environmentally conscious, helpful

♎︎ Libra - Charming, peaceful, diplomatic, easy-going, harmonious, relationship-oriented, artistic, intelligent, beautiful, sociable, indecisive, superficial, gullible, justice, passive-aggressive, thoughtful, debates, law and order, open enemies

♏︎ Scorpio - Passionate, driven, secretive, perceptive, determined, powerful, transformative, controlling, bold, intense, paranoid, jealous, clingy, destructive, sexy, vindictive, keen, intimidating, truthful, hidden emotions, endings and beginnings, restructuring, separation

♐︎ Sagittarius - Adventure, optimism, excess, expansion, truth seeking, ambitious, lucky, moral, open-minded, enthusiastic, versatile, intelligence, laziness, restless, gluttonous, wealthy, tactless, a philosopher, wanderer, student, scholar, hastiness, energetic

♑︎ Capricorn - Strategic, determined, hard-working, disciplined, responsible, persistent, patient, masters, intelligent, ambitious, stability, security, burdened, pessimistic, self-limiting, ruthless, rigid, cynical, fearful, authoritative, masculine figures, business, barriers, control

♒︎ Aquarius - Progressive, innovative, futuristic, intelligent, altruistic, friendly, reformative, emotionally detached, scattered, impersonal, quirky, unorthodox, humanitarian, friendships, future-oriented, technology, inventions, science, logicality, social media, ambitious

♓︎ Pisces - Dreamy, mystical, intuitive, spiritual, compassionate, sensitive, escapist, addictions, creativity, romance, music, idealistic, self-pitying, fantasies, psychic, introspective, altruistic, artistic, old souls, sickness, self-undoing, self-sacrificing, saviour

Planets/Nodes 

☉ Sun - Self, ego, consciousness, stamina, vitality, creation, confidence, pride, identity, individuality, brightness, self-reliance, warmth, celebration, leadership, father, masculine figures, authority, governs the heart, marrow, spinal cord, and solar plexus

☾ Moon - Unconsciousness, personal needs, emotions, receptiveness, reflection, instincts, moods, habits, inner child and inner mother, security, feminine figures, nurturing, nourishment, cooking or baking, intuition, home, privacy, governs the stomach, breasts, uterus and ovaries

☿ Mercury - Communication, writing, intelligence, language, reason, learning, sensory information, thought processes, liveliness, childhood or school friends, students, youth, duality, governs the abdomen, small intestines, nervous system, shoulders, hands, arms, lungs, and pancreas

♀ Venus - Love, attraction, relationships, art, sociability, harmony, pleasure, finances, charm, gifts, luxury, attractiveness, sensuality, comfort, compromising, peace, balance, femininity, grace, governs the kidneys, bladder, lymphatic system, neck, throat, and cervical vertebra

♂ Mars - Aggression, action, competition, passion, courage, sex, desire, survival instincts, self-assertion, the body, impulsivity, rashness, force, direction, leadership, command, authority, governs the head, face, brain, muscular system and blood

♃ Jupiter - Growth, abundance, optimism, understanding, luck, expansion, finances, happiness, travel, foreign affairs, gratitude, honour, law, morality, humour, good will, generosity, abstract thought, governs the butt, thighs, hips, liver, and neuromuscular system

♄ Saturn - Structure, restriction, discipline, karma, obligation, foundations, ambition, responsibility, obstacles, authority, masculine figures, dominance, burdens, blockages, conventionality, tradition, governs the skeletal system, knees, joints, teeth, ligaments, and nails

♅ Uranus - Eccentricity, unpredictability, rebellion, reformation, innovation, change, openness, sudden progression, technology, society, astrology, originality, ingenuity, freedom, friendships, adoption, humanity, governs the ankles, calves, circulatory and electrical systems of the body

♆ Neptune - Intuition, mysticism, dreams, delusion, imagination, confusion, psychic receptivity, inspiration, deceit, guilt, addictions, vulnerability, music, memories, photography, spirituality, idealism, governs the feet, toes, body fluids, pineal gland, and overall immune system

♇ Pluto - Power, transformation, rebirth, death, evolution, intensity, sex, subconsciousness, the occult, desire, obsessions, control, destruction, upheaval, deep emotions, receptivity, fears, unearthing, governs the large intestines, bladder, sweat glands, reproductive systems and genitals

☊ North Node - The ultimate present life lessons that are meant to be learned, your soul purpose, fate, and karmic path towards fulfilment

☋ South Node - The path you followed until now, past life baggage, karmic lessons, familiarity, self-introspection, gifts or qualities you have already mastered, and fears to overcome 

*Notes:

• Feel free to use this as a guide if you’re a beginner in astrology!

• I also personally use this in tandem with my Solar Return chart readings. It helps me determine my clients’ main focuses of the year, and has always been accurate!