Moon Blocks Online

擲筊 · Jiaobei · A respectful digital recreation

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Moon blocks are crescent-shaped wooden divination tools used in temples across China and Taiwan. Each block has a flat side and a curved side. Set an intention, ask a clear yes / no question, then tap to throw — the way the blocks land carries the answer.

The Three Possible Outcomes

Every throw lands as one of these three answers.

Flat side up
Curved side up

聖筊

Shèngjiǎo · Sacred Yes

The deity agrees with your question.

Flat side up
Flat side up

笑筊

Xiàojiǎo · Laughing

Your question is unclear — rephrase and try again.

Curved side up
Curved side up

怒筊

Nùjiǎo · Angry No

The deity disagrees with your proposed action.

How to Use the Moon Blocks

  1. Set an intention

    Find a quiet moment. Settle your mind. Approach the practice with respect — even online.

  2. Ask a clear yes / no question

    The clearer your question, the clearer the answer. Avoid double-barrelled or vague questions.

  3. Tap to throw

    Watch the blocks tumble and land. Listen for the wood-clack — it marks the moment of answer.

  4. Sit with the answer

    Resist throwing again immediately. Reflect on what came up before you ask another question.

Frequently Asked Questions

Moon blocks (擲筊 / jiǎobēi) are crescent-shaped wooden divination tools used throughout Chinese, Taiwanese, and Southeast Asian temples. Each block has a flat side and a rounded side; you throw them in pairs to receive a yes / no / unclear answer from a deity or your own subconscious wisdom.
聖筊 (Shèngjiǎo) — one flat-up + one curved-up — means yes. 笑筊 (Xiàojiǎo) — both flat-up — means your question is unclear or the deity is amused; rephrase and ask again. 怒筊 (Nùjiǎo) — both curved-up — means no.
This page is a respectful digital recreation for educational and reflective purposes. Real jiaobei rituals are performed at a temple, in front of an altar, after lighting incense and stating your name, address, and question to the deity. We encourage you to visit a temple for the full experience.
Traditionally, jiaobei answers binary yes / no questions about meaningful life choices — relationships, health, timing, business decisions. Avoid trivial questions, repeating the same question hoping for a different answer, or asking about things you already know. Approach with focus and respect.
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