These symbols are like keys that open doors to higher levels of awareness or manifestation. Whenever a symbol is used, the higher consciousness responds by altering the way the life fore energy flows. Apart from affecting the subconscious mind of the practitioner, they automatically connect one to God / Source / Universal consciousness. The symbols help a practitioner focus the healing energies. How Do the Symbols Help in Reiki Practice Using these symbols without attunement will fail to produce any kind of effect on the healing energies, as most Reiki Masters will agree.

Thus, after attunement when the symbol is invoked, the energies that have been connected previously are activated and the flow of energy is adjusted accordingly. The symbols are also placed in the studentвЂ™s aura. During the attunement process, the energies of each symbol enter the mind of the student and connect themselves to the appropriate symbol. The Reiki Master usually shows them to the student before the attunement and gives the student time to memorize them. The symbols have no real power without attunement (or initiation) вЂ“ therefore the attunement plays a vital role in giving power to the symbols so that they can accomplish their anticipated purpose. The three important symbols given to a student during Level 2 attunement are Cho Ku Rei or the power symbol, Sei He Ki or the emotional and mental healing symbol, and Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen or the distance healing symbol. Traditionally, and for a long time, these symbols have been kept secret and only revealed to students who have reached the second degree and received the corresponding attunement. They originate from Japanese Kanji and are basically words from the Japanese language which help improve the flow of Life Force energy. Reiki symbols which are generally considered sacred are an essential and interesting part of Reiki practice.

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