The Sacred Language of Reiki Symbols: Keys to Healing and Awakening
- The Reiki Hippie
- Aug 18
- 24 min read
USUI REIKI SYMBOLS - PART ONE
The Mystery and Power of Reiki Symbols
Reiki symbols are a fascinating and essential part of Reiki practice. They act as keys, allowing practitioners to focus and direct the flow of Reiki energy for specific purposes.
Within the Usui Reiki system, there are five primary symbols: three are introduced during Reiki II, and two are revealed in Reiki III. While other symbols exist in different traditions, only these five belong to the original Usui lineage.
In contrast, the Shamballa Multi-Dimensional Healing system contains a vast collection of 352 symbols—showing how expansive symbolic healing can become.
Despite their reputation for mystery, Usui Reiki symbols are not as secretive as they may seem. Most are Japanese kanji, meaning they are simply words from the Japanese language. Their names can even be found in a Japanese-English dictionary. The first two symbols, however—the Power symbol and the Mental/Emotional symbol—are thought to carry influences from shamanic traditions or Sanskrit combined with Japanese kanji, a practice sometimes found in Japanese Buddhist sacred texts. The Distant and Master symbols, on the other hand, are entirely Japanese in both name and form.
One of the most profound insights comes from the Usui Master symbol, whose name appears in The Encyclopedia of Eastern Philosophy and Religion. It translates as “treasure house of the great beaming light”—a Zen expression pointing toward one’s true nature, or Buddha-nature, realized in enlightenment (satori). This definition suggests that the Master symbol may connect us directly to the inner Master, the true source of Reiki itself. Considering its Buddhist roots, it is possible that Dr. Usui was influenced by Zen practices and teachings during his retreat on Mt. Kurama.
This also shows that the Reiki symbols did not originate exclusively with Usui—they existed prior to him, likely integrated into Japanese spiritual culture.
How the Symbols Work
Unlike ordinary symbols, which primarily affect the subconscious mind, Reiki symbols act as transcendental tools.
They shift the way Reiki energy itself functions—beyond personal states of mind. Practitioners may activate them by drawing them with the hand, visualizing them, speaking their names, or even tracing them with the tongue on the roof of the mouth. Ultimately, it is intention that brings them to life, and with practice, they can be activated through awareness alone.
The true empowerment of the symbols comes through the Reiki attunement process. During attunement, the energy of each symbol is imprinted within the student’s consciousness. From then on, whenever the practitioner uses the symbol, the corresponding energy flows effortlessly. This sacred linking bypasses the normal repetition needed in stimulus-response learning and happens immediately—through grace.
Variations and Lineages
Over time, differences in how symbols are drawn have naturally arisen. For instance, Mrs. Hawayo Takata—the Reiki Master who introduced Reiki to the West—sometimes drew the symbols differently for different students. After her passing, Reiki Masters compared their versions and discovered slight variations, especially with the Mental/Emotional and Distant symbols. Even the Master symbol appeared in two styles: the flowing “running hand” and the block-like “normal” form.
Because students were once instructed to memorize the symbols rather than copy them, further variations appeared as symbols were passed down by memory. Yet, despite these changes, the essence of the symbols remains intact. The power does not come from perfectly replicating the shape—it comes from the energetic link established during attunement. Thus, the symbols given by your Reiki Master are the right ones for you, even if they differ from others you may see.
A Gift of Grace
Reiki symbols are more than sacred drawings—they are doorways to higher consciousness and healing energy.
They work not because of years of meditation or spiritual mastery, but because they are empowered through grace. Each time we use them, we are reminded of the gift passed down through Dr. Usui and generations of practitioners who lovingly carried this system forward.
In their simplicity and depth, Reiki symbols invite us into connection with the universal life force and with the Master within. They are truly treasures of light, guiding us back to our essence and reminding us that healing is a gift of the Creator.
Reiki Symbols
The Sacred Journey of Reiki Symbols
In the early days of Reiki, the symbols were guarded like treasures of light.
Students were not permitted to carry them on paper; they were to live only within memory, etched into the heart rather than the page. Yet memory fades, and with it the clarity of the sacred forms. What was meant to preserve their sanctity too often let their shapes dissolve into forgetfulness.
The time for secrecy has shifted. We live in a world where knowledge longs to be shared, where healing seeks open hands rather than hidden scrolls. To withhold the symbols from the page is to risk losing them altogether. By allowing them to be studied, honored, and practiced, we breathe life into them once more.
It is said that there are many faces of the same symbol, and all are true. Even Mrs. Takata, the great bridge of Reiki to the West, drew them in many different ways, and each variation flowed with power. The essence lies not in flawless lines but in the attunement of the heart and the purity of intention.
The first symbols I share are those gifted to me through my lineage. These carry the living breath of my Master. Later, we will explore other variations, other pathways carved by those who came before. Like rivers flowing into the same sea, each version carries the current of Reiki’s wisdom.
Ancient whispers tell us that the original system once held over three hundred symbols, with twenty-two in daily practice. Today, we work with only five—yet these five shine like beacons, enough to awaken and guide. Still, I hold knowledge of others that have drifted through time’s tapestry, carried quietly from hand to hand. Some say they are not Reiki at all—but who among us can say with certainty? Much of the old knowledge lies scattered, hidden in places beyond our reach.
It is said that in the far mountains of Tibet, in monasteries veiled by distance and silence, many of the ancient symbols still reside. But the gates remain closed, and the treasures are guarded by time and circumstance.
For now, we walk with what we have—five radiant jewels of the Usui tradition. And as we journey deeper into the Reiki II symbols, I will also place before you some of the others that have crossed my path. May they speak to you as they have spoken to me—doorways into the unseen, threads of light connecting us to the boundless source of healing.
Working With Symbols
The Symbols as Gateways to the Guides
In my own journey, I have discovered that the Reiki II symbols act as keys, not only for energy, but also for connection. When we begin to work with them, something remarkable happens—the presence of the Reiki Guides draws closer. From the very first attunement in Reiki I, a Guide is assigned to walk beside us, often quietly, often unseen. Yet with the use of the symbols, their nearness becomes tangible, their presence felt like a whisper in the soul.
At this stage, you may even notice their voices—gentle impressions, inner words, or subtle currents of knowing that guide your hands and heart. To enter into dialogue with the Guides is to step into a new dimension of healing, where Reiki becomes not only energy flowing through you, but a living conversation with the unseen.
The symbols themselves act as amplifiers, turning the current of Reiki from a soft glow into a radiant beam. It is as though you move from fifty watts of light to five hundred—your channel widened, your energy magnified, your healing deepened.
When the Master Attunement is received, the transformation is even greater. The current shifts from alternating to direct, from ebbing and flowing to a steady, unwavering stream. This is the light of the Master within—constant, powerful, and true.
Cho Ku Rei
The Spiral of the Symbol
This sacred symbol resonates upon the seventh level of vibration, a frequency both subtle and profound. In some traditions it is drawn counter-clockwise, while in others, clockwise. From the guidance I have received through the Ascended Masters, both directions are valid—each carrying its own purpose and medicine.
When drawn counter-clockwise over areas of imbalance—such as tumors, blockages, or inflamed tissues—the spiral acts as a release, drawing energy outward, loosening what is stagnant, and carrying it away. In contrast, when the spiral is drawn clockwise, the movement invites energy inward, nourishing, building, and restoring.
At times, you may feel called to use both together—one clockwise, one counter-clockwise. This dual motion is a powerful practice for manifestation, weaving together release and reception, emptiness and fulfillment, the letting go of what no longer serves and the calling in of what is truly needed.
It is also worth remembering that energy flows differently across the hemispheres of our Earth. In the Northern Hemisphere, natural vortices often spin clockwise; in the Southern Hemisphere, they spiral in the opposite direction—just as water circles the drain in differing ways across the equator. Reiki, too, is attuned to the great rhythms of the Earth, and as you practice, you may feel these subtle shifts.
Therefore, let your inner guidance and the wisdom of the Guides show you the direction in each moment. Trust that the spiral knows the way, whether it is drawing out or drawing in, whether it flows with the northern sun or the southern stars.
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How to Use This Symbol
This symbol is deeply connected to the spirals of DNA, the sacred blueprint of life itself. Within our DNA lie the light codes—the divine instructions that shape not only the body, but also the unfolding of consciousness.
At this stage of human evolution, most carry only two active strands of DNA, though within us rests the potential for twelve. To awaken these twelve strands is to step into the fullness of our being, to remember the wholeness of who we truly are.
This symbol is a key, a catalyst for that awakening. It should be drawn at the beginning of every treatment, placed gently upon the Head, the gateway where higher light enters the body. Each time your hands leave contact with the body, call the symbol again, weaving its spiral into the energy field, reconnecting the circuit of light.
In time, another symbol will be given—one that further assists in the activation of DNA—but for now, this spiral opens the pathway, preparing the body and spirit to receive the higher codes of consciousness.
Use it with reverence. Use it with intention. And as you do, know that you are not only offering healing, but also awakening the hidden light within.
When to Use Cho Ku Rei
The Cho Ku Rei, often called the Power Symbol, is a spiral key that can be placed anywhere energy is needed. Its presence magnifies and strengthens the flow of Reiki, like a lamp turned brighter to illuminate what lies in shadow.
You may call upon Cho Ku Rei in countless ways, for it is a versatile ally:
Blessing nourishment – Draw it over food and drink, charging them with life-force and purity.
Surrounding loved ones – Place it over friends, family, and even pets, wrapping them in a field of safety and light.
Protecting spaces – Use it to bless your home, your workplace, or any environment, filling it with harmony.
Guiding the journey – Call it in times of travel, for traffic, accidents, or delays, to invite calm and safe passage.
Balancing technology – Trace it over electrical appliances or devices, harmonizing their flow and easing disruptions.
Infusing communications – Place it on letters, emails, or messages, ensuring words carry clarity and kindness.
Nurturing the earth – Draw it in your garden, upon the soil or seeds, to awaken fertility and growth.
Opening inner vision – Use it gently at the Third Eye, to clear perception and strengthen intuition.
Supporting healing – Apply it for minor health needs, enhancing the body’s natural balance.
Amplifying tools of light – Charge crystals, remedies, or sacred objects, multiplying their healing radiance.
Cho Ku Rei is both shield and amplifier. It gathers Reiki into a concentrated beam and directs it with purpose. Whether in daily life or deep healing, let it be the symbol you return to often—a faithful companion, always ready to empower your intention
Earth Healing Application
Cho Ku Rei may also be used in activating vortices of energy, in stone circles or on ley lines etc.
Sei He Ki – The Key of Harmony
Sei He Ki is the sacred symbol of balance, the one that heals the mind and emotions. Its name is often understood as “I have the key” or “greatest peace.” It is a key to the subconscious mind, a gentle guardian that helps unlock old patterns, dissolve disharmony, and restore inner stillness.
Where Cho Ku Rei magnifies energy, Sei He Ki aligns it—bringing thought, feeling, and spirit back into harmony. It is the embrace of peace after the storm.
How to Use
When working with this symbol, place it gently at the solar plexus, the center where emotions and will are held.
Intone or trace Sei He Ki three times, calling peace into the emotional body.
Then seal the healing by repeating Cho Ku Rei three times, anchoring the balance into place.
Sei He Ki may also be used whenever emotional wounds surface—whether fear, grief, confusion, or unrest. It works like a key, turning the lock of the subconscious so that light may enter, guiding the heart toward its natural state of peace, clarity, and love.
When to Use Sei He Ki
The Sei He Ki symbol is the healer of the heart and mind, a bridge between the conscious and subconscious. It brings light to hidden places, dissolving confusion and restoring harmony. Its touch is subtle yet profound, reaching deep where words cannot.
You may call upon Sei He Ki in many ways:
For release from addictions – To loosen the grip of habits and patterns that no longer serve the soul.
For the healing of the mind – To bring balance and clarity in times of mental struggle or disorder.
To shift the past – Invoked when healing old wounds or transforming the energetic imprint of past events.
For past life recall – To open the veil of memory and receive insight from journeys of the soul before this one.
For spaces and dwellings – To cleanse houses of emotional residue, lifting heaviness and restoring peace.
For crystals and sacred tools – To align them with clarity, purifying their subtle energies and deepening their resonance.
Sei He Ki is the song of peace sung into the unseen. It clears the shadows of memory and emotion, guiding both people and places back to their natural state of light.
Earth Healing Applications
The Sei He Ki symbol is not only a key for the human heart and mind—it also speaks to the soul of the Earth. When paired with Cho Ku Rei, its healing reach extends far beyond the body, flowing into the land itself.
You may call upon these symbols together to:
Weave harmony into stone circles and sacred sites, awakening their ancient memory.
Restore balance along ley lines, the Earth’s meridians of light.
Offer blessing to the soil, rocks, and rivers, bringing renewal to the places we walk.
Stabilize and uplift energy vortices, aligning them with higher frequencies of peace.
In this way, Reiki becomes not only personal healing, but also planetary healing. Each symbol traced upon the Earth is a prayer of remembrance, a reminder that the land and all beings are woven into one radiant web of life.
Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen – The Bridge of Timeless Healing
Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen is the great connector, the sacred bridge between heaven and earth, between the healer and the one who receives. It is the symbol of absent healing, yet its reach transcends distance and time. With it, Reiki flows freely across the unseen, touching the soul wherever it may be.
This symbol ensures that the receiver enters into right consciousness, aligning energy with the nervous system and chakras, so that healing may be received in wholeness. Its essence arises from pure thought, the clarity of intention, and the recognition of the divine spark within all beings.
One interpretation of its meaning is: “The Christ in me acknowledges the Christ in you.” It is the greeting of soul to soul, the bow of spirit to spirit, beyond separation.
In the Buddhist tradition, Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen is also known as a chant for releasing karmic debt. When invoked, it works not only with physical and emotional healing, but also with the karmic threads that bind us across lifetimes. It invites freedom, reconciliation, and the gentle unraveling of what no longer serves, allowing the light of compassion to shine through.
To use this symbol is to step into the great river of time, where past, present, and future merge into one eternal moment of healing
How to Use Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen
When preparing to send distant healing, begin by first cleansing your own energy. Enter into stillness, allowing your heart to open and your spirit to align.
Call the person gently into your awareness—through a photo, a letter, a record card, or simply by holding their image within your inner vision. Settle into a meditative state, and affirm with clarity:“I see you whole. I see you well. I see you in light.”
Then trace the sacred sequence:
Cho Ku Rei three times, to empower the flow.
Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen three times, to bridge the distance and connect soul to soul.
Sei He Ki three times, to bring harmony to the mind and emotions.
Repeat your affirmation of wholeness, seeing the healing already complete. Finally, seal the treatment with Cho Ku Rei three times and Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen three times, anchoring the energy across all time and space.
Release the person into the care of the universe, and cleanse yourself once more, so that the healing rests pure and complete.
Always remember: when sending Reiki across distance, honor the sacredness of permission. Healing is most powerful when invited and received. When possible, arrange a time together, so that the recipient may enter a quiet, receptive state. In this way, they too become an active participant in their healing, opening their heart to the gift of Reiki.
The Antahkarana – Bridge of Light to the Higher Self
The Antahkarana is more than a symbol—it is a strand of light woven into the very fabric of our spiritual anatomy. In the teachings of Tibetan philosophy, it is described as the connection between the physical brain and the Higher Self. This luminous bridge must heal and develop if we are to awaken into the fullness of spiritual growth. To sit in the presence of the Antahkarana is to activate this bridge, to strengthen the link between the human and the divine.
Across traditions, the power of sacred geometry has long been known. Radionics teaches that even lines drawn upon paper radiate a subtle psychic force, altering the aura and harmonizing the chakras. This affirms the ancient practice of yantra meditation, where sacred patterns are gazed upon to purify consciousness and awaken higher states of being.
The Antahkarana is an ancient healing and meditation symbol, used in Tibet and China for thousands of years. Simply by being near it, the chakras and aura are uplifted. In healing work, it focuses and amplifies the flow of energy; in meditation, it opens the great Taoist microcosmic orbit—a continuous cycle of light moving up the spine, over the crown, and down the front of the body, grounding us into the Earth while uniting us with heaven.
Its gifts are many: it neutralizes negative energy stored in objects such as jewelry or crystals, simply by placing them between two symbols; it magnifies the effectiveness of Reiki, Polarity Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Past Life Regression, and other healing arts; it brings clarity, flow, and renewal wherever it is placed. Again and again, clairvoyant perception and direct experience confirm its power.
The symbol itself is multi-dimensional. To the eye, it may appear as three sevens arranged upon a flat plane—representing the seven chakras, seven colors, and seven tones of creation. These three sevens echo the seven candlesticks, trumpets, and seals of Revelation. Yet, from another angle, it unfolds as a cube, revealing dimensions both seen and unseen, rising toward the infinite dimension of the Higher Self.
Historically, the Antahkarana was held in secret. Tibetan masters used it in their meditations: seated upon a stool engraved with the symbol, before polished copper walls that reflected sacred images, they entered into deep yantra practice. In this sacred chamber, the Antahkarana focused the energies of the Reiki symbols and drew them evenly through the chakras, connecting heaven and earth.
But the roots of the Antahkarana reach even further back. Through clairvoyant vision, it is said that this symbol was first gifted in the days of Lemuria, over 100,000 years ago. A council of Ascended Masters, watching over the evolution of this world, saw humanity’s need to reconnect with its Higher Self. They created the Antahkarana, imbued it with consciousness through a sacred decree, and placed it into the human stream of evolution. Ever since, the symbol has carried a living intelligence—guiding, healing, and awakening all who turn to it. It is a gift that can only be used for good, for its power is governed by the Higher Self itself.
For millennia it remained hidden, passed down to a few initiates in silence. But now, the time has come for it to be known and used once more. The Antahkarana rises again in our world, not as an ornament or curiosity, but as a living key of light, a bridge of remembrance, restoring the ancient bond between the human soul and the eternal Self.
Directions for Use
The Antahkarana is no ordinary symbol—it is alive with its own consciousness of light. Guided by the wisdom of the Higher Self, it responds to the needs of the moment, shaping its healing influence uniquely for each soul. Because it is governed by the Higher Self, it can never be misused, nor can it ever cause harm. Its work is always pure, always aligned with what is for the highest good.
To invite its healing presence, the Antahkarana may be used in many ways:
Place it beneath a massage table or chair, allowing its energy to flow upward, bathing the body in light during healing work.
Rest it against the body, with the image facing the place in need of renewal, and let its vibration move directly into the cells and chakras.
Hang it upon a wall or sacred space, where its radiance will fill the room, uplifting all who enter.
However it is used, the Antahkarana silently attunes itself to your essence. It listens. It responds. It heals according to what you are ready to receive—whether that be grounding, clearing, balancing, or awakening.
Simply being in its presence is an act of communion with the Higher Self, a reminder that you are never separate from the light.
The Antahkarana – Gift of the Masters
The Antahkarana is said to be among the most ancient of sacred symbols, given to Earth in the time of Lemuria, more than 100,000 years ago. It was created by a council of Ascended Masters, guardians of the galaxy’s evolution, who saw that humanity was in need of help—drifting, losing its bond with the Higher Self. To restore this connection, they fashioned the Antahkarana, and through a holy decree, imbued it with a living consciousness of its own.
Thus, whenever this symbol is used, the link between the physical brain and the Higher Self is strengthened. Its wisdom flows not from the mind of man but from the Higher Self itself, and for this reason, it can never be used for harm. Its work is always guided by love, always aligned with the highest good.
Even in silence, the Antahkarana radiates. To simply be in its presence brings renewal to the aura and chakras. In healing, it deepens and focuses the flow of energy, magnifying the work of the practitioner. In meditation, it awakens the Taoist Great Microcosmic Orbit—a cycle of light that rises from the feet, up the spine to the crown, and descends once more down the front of the body, grounding the spirit into Earth while maintaining a continuous flow through the chakras.
The symbol is also a purifier. Objects such as crystals or jewelry, burdened with negative vibrations, may be cleared by placing them between two Antahkarana symbols. In every context, it enhances and amplifies healing, whether through Reiki, meditation, or other sacred arts.
The Antahkarana may be used in many ways:
Place it beneath a massage or treatment table, or under a chair, so the body rests within its radiance.
Hang it upon a wall to bathe a room in its vibration.
Hold it against the body, with the symbol facing the place in need of renewal.
Create small colored versions to lay gently upon the chakras during meditation or healing sessions.
Trust your intuition—use your imagination. The Antahkarana carries its own consciousness and will adapt to what you need in the moment. It is not limited by technique, for it works in harmony with your Higher Self.
And because it flows only from that sacred source, it always blesses, always heals, and can never be misused.
Merka Fa Ka Lish Ma – The Mother Energy of DNA
Merka Fa Ka Lish Ma is a sacred vibration of the Mother Energy, a symbol that works directly with the deep codes of DNA. It is especially powerful when used in union with the Antahkarana, for together they restore the ancient patterns of harmony within the body and soul.
This symbol heals at the level of the blueprint—returning distortions to the original perfection of the species. Where imbalance has crept into the design, Merka Fa Ka Lish Ma realigns and reweaves the subtle structures, awakening the memory of wholeness that has always been present.
Its work is most profound within the middle levels of the chakras, re-balancing and restoring them to their natural rhythm. It acts like a song of remembrance, guiding the energy field back into resonance with the true divine pattern.
When used with the Antahkarana, place the Antahkarana above the DNA, and let Merka Fa Ka Lish Ma sing its light into the strands. Together, they awaken the original codes of life and open the way for deeper alignment with the Higher Self.
This is not just healing—it is remembering, calling the being back into harmony with the Mother’s design, the eternal pattern of life itself.
The Palm Master Symbol
The Palm Master Symbol, as described by the Tibetan Master Djwhal Khul, is a sacred design that maps the pathway of divine alignment through the body. It is not merely drawn—it is embodied, tracing the flow of light from the crown to the Earth, uniting heaven and matter, spirit and form.
Its movements reflect five sacred stages:
The Crown Chakra – opening like a lotus, ready to receive the descent of higher light.
The Inner Union – the bridge formed between the pituitary gland and the pineal body, awakening the third eye and higher vision.
The Throat Chakra – the center of expression, where divine truth begins to give itself voice.
The Descent Through the Chakras – the current flows downward, anchoring through each energy center until it reaches the Earth itself.
The Great Unity – the merging of Mother and Father Source with the radiant I AM Presence, the eternal self that shines within.
The Palm Master Symbol is a reminder that the human body is the temple of light, a bridge between heaven and earth. To trace it is to awaken this pathway within oneself—crown to root, Source to Presence, heaven to earth—flowing as one radiant stream.
The Tibetan Fire Serpent
The Tibetan Fire Serpent is a symbol of immense power, a coiling current of light that awakens and enlivens each chakra it touches. Its presence stirs the inner flame, grounding the body, balancing the energy field, and restoring vitality wherever it flows.
To work with this symbol, there is no need for effortful memorization. Once you open to it, the Fire Serpent will come of its own accord, rising in your awareness when it is needed. It is especially helpful when:
The whole chakra system seeks grounding and harmony.
An individual chakra requires clearing, awakening, or balance.
Your energy feels depleted or heavy, in need of renewal.
You are called to heal yourself as well as others.
Trust your inner guidance—you will know when and where to call the Serpent. Simply link into yourself, and the answer will reveal itself.
You do not even need to physically draw the symbol. The power of thought and intention is enough. In time, as your own power deepens, the very thought of the Fire Serpent will carry the same strength as its physical form.
When invoked, it clears patterns, dissolves stagnant energy, and restores the natural spiral of life force. On yourself or others, the Fire Serpent is both a healer and awakener, reminding you that within you already burns the eternal flame.
Further Uses of the Symbols
Now that we have walked through what may be called the basics, we can begin to expand into the deeper ways of working with the symbols—their many uses, their hidden power, and the ways they weave themselves into healing practice.
First, it is essential to learn the symbols well. Practice drawing them on paper, in the mind’s eye, and even upon the roof of your mouth with the tip of your tongue. Let them become part of you, moving through you with ease.
If ever you draw a symbol imperfectly in practice, do not trouble yourself by going back to correct it. The Reiki Guides will gently adjust your work. But do not let this be an excuse for carelessness. Effort is a sacred offering, and in spiritual life, effort is always rewarded, even when the form is not perfect. Purity of heart and clarity of intention are what open the way.
Flower Remedies and Homeopathic Medicines
The symbols may be called upon to clear and empower remedies. Hold the bottle between your hands and:
Use Sei He Ki three times to clear the prescription of unwanted vibrations.
Use Cho Ku Rei three times to amplify its healing power.
Seal the work with Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen three times.
In this way, the remedy is aligned with light and freed from the many imprints it may have gathered in the process of production and handling. This simple practice strengthens the medicine and lessens the chance of healing crises.
Crystals and Gemstones
Crystals, too, may be cleansed, blessed, and programmed with the symbols. Hold the crystal in your hands and:
Clear it with Sei He Ki, repeating three times or as guided.
Affirm three times that the crystal is now aligned with the Mother/Father’s seed blueprint for Creation.
Affirm three times that the crystal is self-cleansing.
Empower it with Cho Ku Rei three times.
Seal the work with Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen three times.
Crystals can hold many programs at once, so you may experiment with different intentions and uses.
For deeper healing, crystals may be arranged into layouts shaped like the Reiki symbols themselves. For example, create the spiral of Cho Ku Rei with crystals around a person lying on the floor. This magnifies the power of the symbol many times over, activating the light codes of DNA and awakening the twelve strands to their divine potential.
Such work is powerful and must always be approached with reverence. Always gain permission, work with love, and call upon guidance. The body itself is crystalline—composed of salts, minerals, trace metals, and water, all of which resonate like liquid crystal. In this way, the symbols and crystals together encode the body’s structures with divine light.
The Antahkarana may also be used here. Place its image beneath or above the body, especially under the head or upon the heart. Photocopy as many as you need, and trust your guidance as to where they should rest.
Through these practices, the symbols, crystals, and the Antahkarana become a living web of light—awakening the body, clearing the mind, and anchoring the soul ever more deeply into its divine blueprint.
Mer Ka Fa Ka Lish Ma –
Mother Energy & House Clearing
The vibration of Mer Ka Fa Ka Lish Ma, the Mother Energy of DNA, may also be called upon to cleanse and restore homes and sacred spaces. Every dwelling gathers energy over time—thoughts, emotions, echoes of events, and sometimes even the presence of spirits who have not yet moved into the Light. With compassion, intention, and the symbols, these energies may be released, returning harmony to the home.
Begin by entering the house with an open heart and clear mind. Call upon the protection of Archangel Michael, affirming:“Archangel Michael, please place me within a pillar of light and protection during this work.”Know that you are safe. There is truly nothing to fear but fear itself. Ghosts or disincarnate beings cannot harm you. In most cases, you will simply be clearing stagnant energy, heavy vibrations left behind by years of human living.
If a spirit should appear, meet them not with fear, but with love and compassion. Many do not even realize they have passed. Speak gently, letting them know that their time in this place is finished, and that the Light now calls them home. If they resist or fear what lies ahead, invite Archangel Michael and Mother Mary to guide them lovingly into the higher realms.
The Ritual of Clearing
Purify the space – Burn incense, sage, or sandalwood in every room, letting the smoke carry away lingering energies.
Seal with symbols – Visualize or draw Sei He Ki throughout the rooms, paying attention to the corners where energy often collects. At this stage, you may sense movements, sounds, or even communication. Stay calm, present, and loving.
Bless and empower – Once the energies have lifted and the house feels lighter, trace Cho Ku Rei throughout the home—over windows, doors, walls, and even the garden—infusing the space with love, truth, beauty, and harmony.
Release karmic ties – If the presence feels bound by karmic threads, use Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen to dissolve the ties and guide them beyond time and space.
Give thanks – Offer a prayer of gratitude to your guides, the Archangels, and all who have assisted. Close with the affirmation: “Think Light, Be Bright.”
When performed with sincerity, this sacred work transforms the home into a sanctuary of peace. The Mother Energy of Mer Ka Fa Ka Lish Ma realigns the blueprint of the space, restoring it to its original purity, so that all who dwell there may thrive in light and harmony.
More on the 352 Symbols of Shamballa
Greetings, beloved friends of Shamballa.
It is time we speak of the true essence of the Shamballa symbols, and of symbols in general.
You know that spoken language is made of sounds—words that carry meaning, words that call forth images, memories, and feelings. Yet at their root, words are simply energy describing energy, for all of existence, within and without, is energy. When you hear a word, your awareness responds, and an inner state is awakened.
So it is with the symbols of Shamballa. Each is a visual or spoken representation of a specific state of energy. The drawing of the symbol, or even the sounding of its name, serves as a reminder—a gentle key that unlocks the qualities already within you. The symbol itself does not “contain” the power. Rather, it awakens the power that has always been yours.
Many have come to treat symbols as treasures to be gathered, as though their magic were outside of the self. This is but another form of seeking—the endless quest for something external to make life whole. Yet the symbols are not possessions. They are mirrors, reflections that whisper: “Remember who you are. Remember what you carry. Remember your Mastery.”
When you use a symbol, whether in healing, meditation, or self-practice, you are calling forth from your own being the very quality it represents. Just as a string tied around the finger serves as a reminder, so too the symbol says: Awaken. You are this energy. You are this love. You are this light.
In the realm of duality, we are taught that power lies outside us—that more symbols mean more mastery. Thus, the desire arises to know all 352 symbols of Shamballa, each with its function, each with its purpose. Yet we remind you: these are but doorways into what already dwells within you. Whether you call upon them or not, the energies they represent are already present, flowing through your being, for you are the embodiment of Shamballa itself.
Still, calling upon the symbol can be useful. Sometimes the mind needs a tool, a focus, a way to anchor awareness. To name or visualize the symbol is to make contact with that state of energy consciously, to invite it forward into experience. There is no harm in this. In fact, it deepens recognition and helps weave the energies more fully into daily life.
But never forget: the purpose of Shamballa is not to collect symbols, but to claim your Mastery—the Divine Love and Power that you are. Each symbol represents a facet of this Mastery. Each is a reminder that you are already whole. When you recognize the truth of this, you cease searching outside and instead awaken the Holy Grail within.
Teaching Shamballa Reiki with symbols has both gifts and challenges. The gift is that symbols provide simple ways for people to feel and recognize energies they may not otherwise access. With repetition, these energies are woven into the fabric of self-awareness. The challenge is that one may become lost in the forms, gazing at the trees while forgetting the forest—mistaking the symbol for the power, rather than the self as the source.
Therefore, remember: the symbols are tools, not treasures. They are reminders, not masters. They exist to help you realize what you already are, to anchor the truth that you are Shamballa itself.
And so we thank you for listening, and for allowing us to remind you of the true purpose of the symbols: your Self-Realization.
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