| Reiki symbols are sacred healing symbols that open | | | | of energies. Reiki believes that, when one catches a |
| the doors of healing for its practitioners. These | | | | disease, it is a representation of energy imbalances |
| symbols provide a path for the flow of energy and | | | | that has taken place in the emotional body |
| lead one to higher levels of awareness and | | | | (subconscious mind) and the mental body (unconscious |
| manifestations. Each symbol holds some form of | | | | mind). This symbol can be used for healing emotional |
| meta-physical energy. In written scriptures, these | | | | or mental distress such as nervousness, fear, |
| symbols are considered to be Sanskrit derived | | | | depression, anger, and sadness. It can be also used to |
| Japanese forms. | | | | enhance memory, as it connects with the |
| Reiki has four symbols, which are: Cho ku Rei, Sei He | | | | subconscious mind, where memory is stored. |
| Ki,Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen and Dai ko Myo. Cho ku Rei is | | | | Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen is the symbol used for |
| the symbol of power. Though Reiki energy can flow | | | | transmitting energy across time and space. This can |
| without it, the symbol provides a source of energy. It is | | | | be used for transmitting energy into the past as well |
| usually used in the beginning of the healing process. It | | | | the future. Dai Ko Myo is the Matter Symbol. It is |
| can also be used in the middle or the concluding phase; | | | | considered to be the Light of the Buddha or the Light |
| in fact, whenever energy is required for accentuating | | | | of the Awakened Heart. It signifies expanded wisdom |
| the healing process. It is used specifically for healing | | | | and an ability to see the future. It is used to heal the |
| within the physical body. | | | | soul. |
| Sei He Ki is the symbol of healing relationship problems. | | | | Studying these symbols can open the doors of spiritual |
| It represents mental and emotional healing. It is also | | | | power and awakening. This is why Reiki and its |
| used for protection, purification, clearing and balancing | | | | symbols are growing in popularity, even today. |