How does traditional Jiaobei casting work?
A common sequence is to prepare one clear yes-or-no question, follow the setting’s appropriate customs, hold the two blocks together, cast them gently, and interpret the way their flat and curved sides land. Follow the instructions of the temple you are visiting.
Begin with one clear matter
As a practical example, Xingtian Temple recommends asking one well-defined question at a time, phrased so that it can be answered yes or no.
Hold and cast
Its published instructions describe holding the blocks together between the palms and casting them gently upwards. Posture and accompanying customs can differ elsewhere.
Read the result in context
The three common combinations can be explored in our results guide. Whether to repeat a cast, or how many confirmations to seek, is not universal: ask temple staff for local practice.
Explore it digitally
Jiaobei on iPhone uses a hold-and-release interaction that echoes the physical action. The outcome is random; the app does not determine what will happen in real life.
Further reading
References describe real-world customs and do not endorse or validate an app-generated result.
Editorial date：2026-10-23