The Horizon

The 2nd phase of the play of Zhadu is known as the Horizon. This occurs after a player has made their first captured stone and thereby chosen their pathway to remembering the Sharing. The only path that occupies a unique place in the Horizon phase is when a player chooses to only capture the Stone of 4. In this respect, the capturing of this stone is the first and last capture.

“I am told that it is rarely spoken of amongst those new to the way. But for those whose journey has weathered many storms, the shining light of the Horizon guides them to the Sharing.” – Hakummar

Different pathways offer different challenges when one enters into the Horizon. For some, the fate of the stones is shared among a few while for other pathways only a single stone must bear the burden. An important consideration regarding the Horizon is when one actually chooses to enter into it. The choice of ones pathway to remembering the Sharing lies in an understanding of when and where to “cross” the Horizon.