Reiki Symbols

The first symbol
we are learning is the Cho- Ku - Rei symbol. This is the first symbol we use when activating our Reiki Second Degree


This symbol activates a large spiral of energy that we call a power boost. This helps to send the Reiki energy at greater distances and with more power. You have to use this symbol first before you can activate the other symbols. It is capable of sending healing energy out to other people in absent healings. It can also set up protection and heal situations as well as people. Choku - Rei is capable of going into the future as well as going back into the past. This is to help set up positive outcomes to any upcoming events and to relieve the pain caused by something gone wrong in your past. Choku - Rei activates your Reiki second degree. Please remember it is essential you use it before the other symbols. This symbol cannot be used to harm anyone, but it can be used to protect and heal.
It’s meaning in other forms of teachings used such as yoga are:
It embodies total control and power of one’s body mind and spirit but only towards the person using this symbol for honest use in healing.
When used on anyone or thing it gives them the power of strength and healing as well as protection for their own needs.
It is essential that you learn this symbol properly. I have enclosed a copy of the symbol, but I ask that when you have learnt the Choku - Rei symbol, you return it to me or burn it when it is no longer needed.


The next symbol we will look at is the symbol for mental healing. The name of this symbol is Sei He Ki.



I know mental sounds weird but what it means is working with someone through their inner self and their mind. With this symbol we are able to connect to them from the inside, to help them move through any negative thoughts and fears that they have built up inside of themselves.
This symbol works in healing phobias, anxiety, depression and any mental illnesses like schizophrenia etc.
You cannot take control of the patients mind but you act as a little voice that goes in and sends positive thoughts to them.
This helps them to feel good about themselves, and to move through their fears.
This symbol can be used to help people lose weight, give up smoking and help with increasing memory capacity. I like to use the Reiki ideals when doing a mental healing. If you have discussed the problem with the patient before the healing you can organise a special affirmation that they have picked out for you to use when doing the healing.
There are many books and cards available today that explain and offer positive affirmations that you can use with the mental healing. The position for mental healing is on the head as explained in class. Timing should be up to you personally, but I recommend around 30 minutes.
Remember to activate the Choku - Rei symbol first.
The name of this symbol, Sei He Ki is pronounced as follows: Sei- Hey- KEY
A reminder: This symbol cannot cause harm or give you control over another person.
When drawing the symbol in your mind or with your hand remember to repeat its name three times. There are three parts of this symbol. With the drawing of each part repeat the full name SEI HE KI until all the symbol is drawn.


The final symbol is the symbol for absent and distant healing. The name of this symbol is Hon-Sha-Zhe-Sho-Nen.



With this symbol we are able to send healings out to people who are far away or not available to attend a hands on healing.
You are also able to send healings to any events or situations that are going on in your life or to those close to you.
You can also heal any world crisis or disaster that is occurring today. If someone is being negative or cruel you can activate this symbol to calm them down and make them change their negative attitude.
This symbol cannot be used to hurt anyone, it only knows how to set up positive healing.
You are also able to call in the past with this symbol, which is valuable if you are a believer of past lives.
You are also able to heal past life issues the patient has with the use of this symbol.
The name of this symbol, Hon-Sha-Zho-Sho-Nen, is pronounced as follows: "HON- SHAR-ZAY-SHOW-NEN"
When drawing this symbol you must repeat its name three times until the total symbol is drawn. There will be some of the symbol left to draw when you finish saying it’s name three times, remain silent and allow the energy to flow while you are drawing the rest of the symbol with your hand or in your mind.
It is a very big symbol and will take awhile to learn, but do not be distressed it will come to you with practice.