One of the joys
of Reiki is learning and using the Reiki symbols. We are more
connected to the source of divine guidance, intelligence and
power once we are attuned to Second Degree Reiki and given
the symbols. The power of the symbols becomes clear to us
when we begin to use them. How and what they can be used for
is a question often asked. The symbols and their uses are
discussed at length in 'Reiki: The Healing Touch,' the Reiki
I & II manual by William Rand. This article describes
the power symbol and the mental/emotional symbols in ways
that I have been inspired to use them.
Being a visual person, I have
found that the symbols, if I look at them in a certain way,
often tell me what they do. The lines and the shapes of the
symbols have a meaning and energy of their own.
The Power Symbol
The power symbol, when translated,
means 'put the power of the universe here.' The top horizontal
line represents 'shiva' or the male energy of the universe.
The line coming down represents the energy coming down to
earth or down the spinal column. The spiral represents 'shakti,'
the female, or earth energy. The spiral then crosses the vertical
line seven times representing the seven chakras.
To me, that spiral often represents
a cocoon of protective energy, much like being in a labyrinth.
The power symbol can be used to create a sacred or protective
space around you. You can imagine yourself within that spiral,
protected by Reiki energy. If you feel threatened by people
around you, or are surrounded by negativity, you can imagine
yourself within that labyrinth and the Reiki energy creates
a protective field around you. The energy vibrates around
you and sends the energy out as well. Another example is that
if someone is verbally attacking you, you can envision a power
symbol in front of you, protecting you like a shield and keeping
their negativity out of your energy field.
Before I send my children
to school each morning, I put a power symbol over the top
of their head with the intent that they are surrounded and
protected by Reiki energy all day. This can be done with pets
as well.
Putting the power symbol on
each chakra and in the palms of your hands, clears your channel
and empowers your hands before giving a treatment. Placing
the power symbol over the crown of the person's head creates
a cocoon of Reiki energy around the client and a sacred space
to work in. Putting the symbol over the back of the heart
and end of the spine (low back) when you end the treatment
seals the energy in.
The power symbol can be visualized
in the palm of your hand when you go to shake someone's hand.
This way you are bringing the power of Reiki to your encounter
and giving the other person a blessing.
Placing the power symbol on
medication before you take it has the effect of helping your
body to receive the medication with the least side effects.
The power symbol placed over your meal before you eat serves
as a blessing for the food, removal of negative energies by
anyone that handled the food, and receiving the food so that
it truly nourishes your body.
One of my favorite ways to
use the power symbol is when I fly. I have a Reiki ritual
that includes visualizing the distant healing symbol laying
down in front of the plane and becoming a 'Reiki bridge' of
safety to my destination. Then I imagine the power symbol
spiral coming down over the nose of the plane to the tail
(including the wings), placing the entire plane in a protective
cocoon of Reiki energy.
The Mental/Emotional Symbol
This symbol translates to
mean 'God and humanity become one.' The sharp angles on the
left side of the symbol represent logical, linear, or male
side of the brain. The curves on the right side represent
the intuitive, creative, imaginative or female side or right
brain. So one can see how using this symbol balances the left
and right sides of the brain and helps in any mental (thinking,
analyzing, studying) or emotional (feeling) situation.
The mental/emotional symbol
can be used on yourself (or others) when feelings of fear,
anxiety, anger or depression come up. The Reiki energy helps
to calm the emotion and help one see clearly. It is often
said that many illnesses begin as blocked emotions. The next
time an uncomfortable emotion (fear, sadness, anxiety, anger)
comes up (for you or your client), don't try to stop it. It
is there for a reason. Take a deep breath, activate the symbol,
place your hands on your heart chakra and solar plexus chakra
and give yourself Reiki. Imagine the power symbol there as
well. Stay with the emotion and allow yourself to feel it.
Wait with it. Thank it for coming up. And then release it.
Other uses for the mental/emotional
symbol are when trying to learn something new. You can place
the symbol on the paper or book, asking that Reiki energy
help you to understand it more easily or clearly. Or, place
your hands on top of your head, activate the symbol, and allow
it to relax your brain so concepts or ideas will enter (and
stay) more readily.
This symbol is also helpful
in healing relationships. This can be between friends, lovers,
family, peers, bosses, etc. What the Reiki energy does when
this symbol is used is harmonize the situation between people.
It helps calm the emotions so one can see the situation clearly
or see it from the other person's perspective. Reiki cannot
be used to control the relationship, but works for the highest
good. Reiki brings about the best outcome for the relationship
and/or the situation.
A visualization that I use
when asking for healing between two people is to imagine that
the two people are standing on opposite sides of the mental/emotional
symbol. The Reiki energy comes up like a cloud of smoke and
fills the symbol. The energy then comes out of the symbol
and surrounds the two people involved in a cocoon of Reiki
energy so that they are bathed in healing energy.
These are just a few ways
that you can use the symbols. Allow yourself to work with
them more closely, feel their energy, meditate with them,
and let them tell you what they do.
(Article
With Diagrams Of The Reiki Symbols)
Authors Details: Kathie Lipinski -
Reiki Master and a Karuna Reiki® Master
Email - KBLip@aol.com |
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