| There are several Reiki symbols but most Reiki | | | | This symbol represents a combination of the five kanji |
| modalities use just four. Symbols are thought to | | | | or Japanese characters meaning: source, being, just, |
| possess a unique vibrational energy that helps facilitate | | | | certainty and thought. The symbol also represents a |
| the Reiki treatment. When they first were discovered | | | | Buddhist chant for right consciousness as the root of |
| and introduced to the Reiki practice, the symbols did | | | | everything. |
| not have names. They were simply called by numbers, | | | | The fourth symbol is known as Dai Ko Myo and this is |
| from one to four. However, since each one of them | | | | used to initiate the student to the awareness of Reiki |
| conveys a specific purpose, they were given names. | | | | degrees. This is considered to be the most powerful |
| The first symbol is called Cho Ku Rei and it is | | | | symbol and can only be used by Reiki Masters. This is |
| considered the Power Symbol. This means that during | | | | why this symbol is not introduced until Level Three |
| Reiki treatment the power of the universe is called | | | | training. |
| upon to aid in the healing. Its literary translation is "place | | | | This symbol is powerful because it is used to heal the |
| all the power of the universe right here." Through this | | | | soul. It relates to the patient's spiritual being. That which |
| symbol, the Reiki Master is able to draw energy from | | | | has created the body, heals the body; thus, with the aid |
| the source and then he can focus on where he wants | | | | of this symbol a disease or illness can be cured. The |
| it to go. | | | | healing starts at the source and goes through the |
| This power symbol can be used to cleanse negative | | | | individual energy field or aura. This symbol is also used |
| energies, to invoke spiritual protection, for treatment | | | | to provide enlightenment and peace. This means that |
| directed to one specific spot or organ, and to help in | | | | the patient can become more intuitive and even |
| manifesting desires. It is also used to seal the energies | | | | psychic. |
| of the other three symbols and even to make them | | | | There is another symbol that is less used but worth |
| more powerful. For this reason, this symbol is used at | | | | mentioning. It is called Tama Ra Sha, and many |
| the end of the treatment so as to give it a golden seal. | | | | consider it the fourth symbol leaving Dai Ko Myo in the |
| The second symbol is called Sei Hei Ki, is the Mental | | | | fifth symbol position. It is used to balance, unblock and |
| & Emotional symbol. As is name implies it, this | | | | ground energy. |
| symbol is used to help those who are afflicted by | | | | The number and position of the Reiki symbols is not as |
| emotional pain and/or mental turmoil. | | | | important as to their meaning and the way in which |
| The literal translation of this symbol means "God and | | | | each can be used. Each of the symbols can be |
| Humanity Are One." It is believed that this symbol helps | | | | activated in several ways. First, they can be drawn in |
| activate the Kundalini, a corporeal energy located in the | | | | the palm of your hand. Second, they can be visualized. |
| base of the spine. This energy also awakens during | | | | Third, they can be spelled or called out loud three times |
| yoga and meditation creating balance between left | | | | each. Then they can be placed or drawn on the |
| and right hemispheres of the brain. This brings | | | | patient's chakras, oh their hands or on the area to be |
| harmony, peace, and a sense of expanded | | | | treated. |
| consciousness. It also aids in the cleansing process, | | | | It is for these reasons that it is essential to learn the |
| improves memory, clears energy blockages and aligns | | | | symbols by heart, so you can draw them correctly to |
| the chakras. It also provides psychic protection and | | | | harness their energy. You will be provided with precise |
| eliminates negative vibrations. | | | | drawings of the symbols as well as learn how and |
| The third symbol is called Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen which | | | | when to use each when you decide to become a |
| translates into "Distant Symbol". As the meaning implies, | | | | Reiki Master yourself. |
| this symbol is used for distance healing. The symbol | | | | And now that the Reiki symbols have been revealed, |
| enables the Reiki channel to open and deliver the Reiki | | | | you can begin using them. Just remember that no |
| at a distance, and even send it to the past or the | | | | matter how you use them, it is the intention is that |
| future. | | | | matters. |