On Symbols;

On Reiki Symbols;

A list of Reiki symbols is going to be posted soon along with meaning, and uses, and the appropriate rank in which Reiki practitioners should use them.... 

Symbols used in Traditional Usui Reiki;

Reiki Do, & Usui shiki reiki ryoho, Usui Do

There is a variations to some of these symbols depending upon which system and lineage you study under.

The Reiki Sigil

The Reiki sigil consists of TWO symbols:

"Rei" which has several meanings and connotations including: universal, spiritual, ghost, life, universal life force, divine, higher wisdom, higher consciousness, etc.

"Ki" which means energy, breath, etc, mundane energy which is manifested, sustained, regulated, and controlled by divine spiritual energy.

So together "Reiki" can translate to mean "Universal Life Force Energy" the literal translation however is Spirit Energy.

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The Reiki symbols for level one:

The Cho-ku-rei;

Cho-Ku-Rei

Pronounced  show-koo-ray

This symbol is used when you need to increase the power of Reiki energy. Takata Sensei called this the "Invocation of Universal Power".

You may use this symbol to "sandwich" other symbols in order to increase their power output or frequency. It enhances them.

You may draw this symbol over your head (crown chakra) to improve memory, clarity or to locate lost objects.

 Reiki on your palms before placing them on a hand position in a healing session.

 The meaning of the symbol is; God is here, or God be here! In The Spirit-Hand tradition it is called “The Immanuel symbol”!

Alias: "The Power Symbol", “the reiki symbol”

takata period newer version; which is actually more ancient!

The Traditional Usui version!

The primary use of this Symbol is to increase Reiki power. It draws Energy from around you and it focuses it where you want to.

You can make the sign over the client (or yourself) and say (silently if you wish) the words Cho Ku Rei 3 times.

It is the all-purpose symbol. It can be used for anything positive, anywhere;

* For on the spot treatments

* To cleans negative energies

* Spiritual protection

* On food, water, medicine, herbs, etc. to cleanse them, and charge (empower or energize) them

* In sick rooms and hospitals

* To aid manifestation

* To empower other Reiki Symbols

* To seal energies after the treatment, etc.

This is the amplifier. It increases reiki flow. It can seal the energy of a person or a place. It helps protect from lower energies.
It charges other symbols to enhance their effectiveness.
It energizes and blesses food, water, objects, etc….
Put the power here, God is here, put God here, place the presence, honor the presence, recognize the presence, please God make yourself known more here, or God be here.
The light switch. Increase the power. Mainly physical energy repair, healing, enhancing, and balance.

I call this symbol the Immanuel symbol. (ee-ma-nu-el) the lord God is present here with us, the lord is here, God is omnipresent.
Power words and phrases:
Immanuel
Hechai (the living one)
Grace be here
Power Thoughts:
Pure Light 

It’s equivalents in the Christian path are The Holy Grail, and The Cross of Christ. In the Spirit-Hand Tradition it is called “The Immanuel” symbol. In Hebrew one of The Names of The Lord “Imanuel” means God with us! This is a perfect meaning to this symbol which means “God with us”, or “God be here” (request not demand), or God fill here, put God here. It is often referred to as the reiki symbol or the power symbol. It is also sometimes called the light switch or the amplifier! The Holy Grail is a vessel symbol; it is the Cup of Christ which was said to have been used at the last supper. It also represents the feminine or receiving aspect of the energy which is shared by all life and every human being. All of us have masculine (active, or giving), and feminine (passive, receiving) components to our energy. The Holy Grail has come to stand for both The Church, and The Individual Christian (both of these symbolizing The Bride of Christ). It is usually visualized as a silver chalice or vessel. Besides The Tree of Life, The Cross, and The Holy Grail are the best symbols about Grounding.

                                               

                 

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The Sei-he-ki:

Pronounced Say-hay-key, say-he-key

This is the Emotional Symbol and is used to clear emotional blockages and affirm the positive in oneself or client.

it brings blocked emotions to the surface.

This symbol is great to use on Alzheimer's patients or those suffering from memory loss, to keep them calm, clear, restful, and peaceful.

Meaning: "God and Man Coming Together" or "I have the key"; it also has the implied meaning of “All Love” and “communion with God”!!

This symbol is used for emotional healing, protection, purification, clearing, cleansing, and balancing. It works with the cause of the disease, which is often hidden in the subconscious mind (the emotional body). When the body manifests dis-ease, it is often attempting to deliver a message that there is something that needs tending, that needs attention within the emotional patterns we carry.  The emotional healing symbol balances the right and left brain by harmonizing, synchronizing, and regulating the emotional system of the proverbial heart, with the mental systems of the brain or mind.



 helpful for healing relationship problems and the issues that stem from them.
 any sort of emotional distress such as nervousness, fear, depression, anger, sadness, etc.
Can enhance one's memory when used with the distance symbol!
Can be used to enhance the effectiveness of affirmations, causing them to enter more deeply into the subconscious and manifest the results you desire more quickly.
Is used to purify food or water, or to clear a room of negative energy, followed by the power symbol.

If, during a treatment, a person begins an emotional release, use this symbol to assist in drawing it out and clearing it.

This symbol is also called an Anesthetic; it can dull, alleviate, and dispel pain or unwanted or unpleasant overwhelming sensation.

This the second symbol used in Usui Reiki.  It is often taught in Reiki level 2 and is sometimes known as The Emotional Symbol.  It is pronounced Say- He- Kee.  It means God and humanity become one.  It is most often used when there is an emotional release or build up in the recipient.

Emotional healing to obtain peace, harmony, and serenity.
Enhances affirmative feelings.
Improves relationships.
Removes negativity.

Cleanses the emotional or deep unconscious mind also called the subconscious mind. Brings balance.
Key to the universe. Mankind and God becoming one. Clear blockages. Repair auric tares and wounds. Anesthetic symbol. Emotional healing. cleanses. Clears. Purifies. Protects. Changes negative unconscious behavior patterns and past life trauma or emotional traumas. Helps to Relieve pain and fear.

In The Spirit-Hand tradition this is called the Ahava symbol which is a Hebrew word for Love. This symbol represents pure divine love. The Ultimate Love of God. The Ultimate Love. All Love! The Christian equivalents to this symbol would be The Sacred Heart symbol, and any Eucharist or Communion symbols.

The Emotional symbol brings together the "emotional brain and the body". It helps people to bring to the surface and release the emotional causes of their problems.

Many people (even doctors) are starting to realize that many of our ailments are based on mental and emotional unbalances that we probably are not even aware of. The symbol works to focus and harmonize the subconscious with the physical side.

This symbol can be used to help with emotional healing. It is also very effective on relationship problems. The Sei He Ki symbol can also be used on diverse problems like nervousness, fear, depression, anger, sadness etc.

Some uses:

• The symbol can be used to help heal misuse of drugs, alcohol, smoking etc.
• Sei He Ki can be used to burn off the weight.
• The symbol can be used to find things that you have misplaced. (Draw the symbol in front of you and ask for help in finding whatever. Let go of trying to find the object. The answer will sometimes soon pop up.)
• Sei He Ki can be used with the distance mental symbol to improve your memory when reading and studying. (Draw or project the symbols on each page as you read it with the intent of remembering the important parts.)
• Add the symbol when doing healing (normal or distance) as this can help the healing process. Many physical problems have emotional roots.

Further information
The Emotional symbol, Sei He Ki, has to do with Yin and Yan(g) (pronounced yawn or yawng)

SEI HEI KI

Pronunciation: say-he-key

Alias: The Emotional Symbol

                                                                      

Meaning: God and Man Coming Together,  Key to the Universe, or Love

It is used primary for emotional healing and calming the deep mind.

 It is very good for:

* Psychic protection

* Cleansing

* In meditations to Balance the Kundalini

* To balance the right and left brain

* Aid for removing addictions

* For healing past traumas

* Clears emotional blockages and aligns the upper chakras.

* Remove negative energies and bad vibrations

Sei He Ki restores emotional balance and harmony.

Emotional healing to obtain peace, harmony, and serenity.
Enhances affirmative feelings.
Improves relationships.
Removes negativity.
Cleanses the emotional or deep unconscious mind also called the subconscious mind. Brings balance.

Power words and phrases:
God of all comfort be here
Father of mercy be here

Power thoughts:

Purify
All love

Its equivalent in the Christian path is The Sacred Heart of Christ symbol. It is a vessel symbol in reiki which stands for clearing, cleansing, and purification. It is the symbol in reiki for The Light of Love which is the ultimate power and ultimate connection with God. In The Spirit-Hand Tradition it is called “The Ahava” symbol which is a Hebrew word meaning Love! The symbol depicts a vessel receiving, containing, and releasing (and or dispensing) the power of Love. In reiki this is the emotional healing symbol! It can also help someone in pain as an energetic anesthetic!

The Christian equivalents to the Sei-he-ki would be The Sacred Heart symbol, and any Eucharist or Communion symbols.

Further commentary on The Sei-he-ki;

The Sei he ki symbol means key to the universe. Indeed this symbol has much in common with the sacred heart. This symbol says seek and ye shall find, knock and the door will open. It is inviting us into the mystery of God and into a communion and relationship with Him through the seeking of His Love, His Truth, and His Word. And just as it is our prayer to God asking Him for love and cleansing, it is God’s response to us saying “Enter into my healing, and through that healing enter into unity with me”! The Sei he ki or The Ahava symbol helps open us to the source of All Love!

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A list of Religio-Cultural Symbols are going to be posted soon...