dice: ancient probability tools to modern reflection rituals

image: what did we decide practice deck card, our stone dice

tl;dr: if you want dice, we have 'em.

dice, champions of finding joy in the possibility.

or is is probability?

possibility?

hm.

one of the earliest ways humans played with probability was through the use of dice. 

humans have always sought alternative pathways. the earliest of our ancestors used the precursor to what are commonly known as dice now both for possibility and probability.

there are a few places on the what did we decide site that mention that wdwd decks do not automatically include a typical plastic die (there are already plenty available).

but, dice don't have to be plastic, do they?

no. [possibility]

also, natural (stone, mineral, gem) die have their own symbolism that could add dimension/perspective to weekly conversations. [probability?]

are we already doing too much? probably.

across the world, stones, minerals and gems have been used as elements of focus, anchors and visual "mantras".

so, if you want dice, we have 'em.

so, pt. 2., here are some things to consider about the dice we have available while supplies last, if you choose to partake:

Amethyst - is a violet variety of natural quartz (SiO₂). It has traditionally symbolized royalty, mental clarity, stress relief, and emotional soothing. 

Aventurine - is a translucent variety of quartz or quartzite renowned for its shimmering or glistening optical effect, aventurescence.  Its name has an accidental history: it comes from the Italian word a ventura, meaning "by chance." It is sometimes known as the stone of opportunity and is strongly associated with luck, wealth, and manifesting prosperity.

Clear Quartz - also known as Rock Crystal, is a transparent and colorless variety of quartz composed pure silicon dioxide. It is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust and serves as the structural matrix from which all other quartz sub-varieties evolve. It has been called the stone of power. Think of it as  an energetic blank canvas.

Lapis Lazuli - is a deep-blue metamorphic rock prized since antiquity for its intense celestial color. During the Renaissance, lapis lazuli was ground into a powder to create "ultramarine," the most expensive pigment in the world. It was reserved exclusively for the finest masterpieces. It is often called the stone of wisdom and truth. It carries an ancient, regal energy meant to awaken the higher mind.

Moss Agate - is a semi-precious, translucent variety of chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz) famous for its striking internal inclusions. Often called the stone of new beginnings, moss agate holds a historically deep connection to agriculture, organic growth, and refreshing the spirit.

Obsidian - is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as an extrusive igneous rock. Because it lacks a crystalline structure, obsidian is not technically a true mineral, but rather a "mineraloid", discovered in Ethiopia by Obsidius, a Roman explorer. It is regarded as a stone for grounding.

Picture Jasper - is an opaque, microcrystalline variety of quartz celebrated for its extraordinary, multi-layered patterns. The patterns inside the stone are created by layers of fine sediment, clay, and iron oxides trapped as the silica hardened and folded over millions of years.

Red Jasper - is an opaque, microcrystalline variety of quartz heavily saturated with iron inclusions, which give it its rich, brick-red to terracotta coloration. Known historically as a stone of vibrancy and endurance, it is one of the most prominent, foundational varieties of the jasper family. Often called the stone of endurance.

Rose Quartz - is a pale pink to rose-red variety of natural quartz famously celebrated as the universal stone of unconditional love. 

Sodalite - is a chloric sodium aluminum silicate mineral celebrated for its rich, royal blue color mottled with white veins and patches of calcite. It is named after its high sodium content and nicknamed the poet's stone.

Tiger's Eye - is a chatoyant, metamorphic variety of quartz world-renowned for its silky luster and shifting bands of rich golden, amber, and dark brown iron oxide coloration. It is referred to as the stone of courage and motivation. 

Unakite - is an altered granitic metamorphic rock renowned for its striking, mottled patchwork of pistachio-green and salmon-pink. Because it is a combination of several distinct minerals rather than a single chemical compound, it is classified as a rock rather than a mineral. It was first discovered in the Unaka Mountains of North Carolina, from which it gets its name. It is a symbol for balance, and gentle transformation. 

Yellow Jade - is a variety of natural jade that ranges in color from a soft cream or buttery yellow to a deep, vibrant honey-gold. It can belong to either of the two distinct mineral families that make up jade: jadeite (a sodium aluminum silicate) or nephrite (a calcium magnesium iron silicate). yellow jade is considered a stone of optimism, personal power, and abundance.

disclaimer: as with anything naturally occurring, items shown may differ from current available inventory.

[hack: if you are the activity guide, consider incorporating a new die every so often. it opens up the conversation to even more possibilities.]