Symbols
Raku is the Attunement symbol. This means it's the first symbol used to prepare the student to receive, accept, and be instilled with Reiki in their energy fields and consciousness. This common symbol, found in many cultures, illustrates higher power/energy/awareness coming down into the physical.
Cho Ku Rei is the Usui Power Boost. It's used in the Power Boost Mantra as well as to increase the power of Reiki. Cho Ku Rei is used by itself, as well as with other symbols, to call in higher energy and power. It's the most common symbol used to clear people, rooms, or crystals, and to charge food and water. Cho Ku Rei is referred to as the nature and organization of substance that arises from pure potential.
Sei He Ki is the mental and emotional symbol used for harmony. It assists not only with self programming, it's also used to work with the subconscious mind regarding habits and other negative patterns. Many Reiki practitioners use Sei He Ki to energetically balance the right and left hemispheres of the brain, and to balance the lower four chakras. Sei He Ki can also be used to energetically program in positive habits and choices.
Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen is the symbol used for at distance work. This can be anything from across a room to thousands of miles. It can also be used for any time frame, past or present. This symbol is especially useful when sending Reiki to children, animals, someone who's injured, or when physical touch is not possible. (In learning to draw Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen by numbered steps, number 11 is left out of the directions, as too many people have mistaken it for part of the symbol.)
Dai Ku Myo (Dai Ko Myo, Dai Ko Mio) is considered the Master Symbol. It is used for empowerment, creativity, intuition, and Spiritual connection. For a long time not much was known about Dai Ku Myo, as not many people were empowered to use it. However, it's now known that this Master symbol is used to assist in cellular healing. It is also the symbol of choice when treating headaches and many practitioners use it to boost personal energies when working to manifest goals.
It's been said thatDai Ku Myo is the life purpose symbol, as when used consistently, many people have experienced dramatic changes in their careers, life path, and/or level of consciousness. (Dai Ku Myo is one symbol that has two distinct variations. One is illustrated here, and the other is circular.)
The symbols used in Reiki are found worldwide. They are not mysterious, and can mean different things in different cultures. They can also be drawn in different ways, depending on who's teaching them and the order and intent in which they're placed into our consciousness and energy fields. This is done in a non invasive manner, with the sole purpose to maintain focus on higher aspects and respect for our self, and others.
Symbols on this page drawn by: Pam Taylor
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The information contained on this site is not intended to diagnose, prescribe, treat or cure. Nor is it intended to replace the advice of your primary care provider. No liability is assumed by the author or editor for the use or misuse of any information contained herein.
It's been said thatDai Ku Myo is the life purpose symbol, as when used consistently, many people have experienced dramatic changes in their careers, life path, and/or level of consciousness. (Dai Ku Myo is one symbol that has two distinct variations. One is illustrated here, and the other is circular.)
The symbols used in Reiki are found worldwide. They are not mysterious, and can mean different things in different cultures. They can also be drawn in different ways, depending on who's teaching them and the order and intent in which they're placed into our consciousness and energy fields. This is done in a non invasive manner, with the sole purpose to maintain focus on higher aspects and respect for our self, and others.
Symbols on this page drawn by: Pam Taylor
All rights reserved. All articles, blogs, and photos on this site are copyrighted and may not be stored, retrieved, copied, or sold without express permission.
The information contained on this site is not intended to diagnose, prescribe, treat or cure. Nor is it intended to replace the advice of your primary care provider. No liability is assumed by the author or editor for the use or misuse of any information contained herein.
