The Reiki Power Symbol, which is known merely as the First Symbol in Traditional Japanese Reiki is by far my favorite Reiki symbol because of its sheer versatility, ease of use and, well, its power. In this post I would like to look at a very powerful, yet underused (often unused) application of the Reiki Power Symbol.

Some of the more common uses for the Reiki Power Symbol include:

• Increasing Reiki Power
• Focusing Reiki energies
• Directing Reiki energies
• Empowering the other Reiki symbols
• Empowering other objects (crystals, gemstones, etc.)
• Clearing a room of negative energy
• Clearing objects of negative energy
• Protection from negative energies
• Sealing energies in after treatments
• Speed up healing processes
• Breaking through energy blocks
• Etc.

Innie or Outie?

Generally the Reiki Power Symbol symbol is drawn in a clockwise motion although I’ve seen conflicting information about this from various sources. Some Reiki teachers teach that it doesn’t matter which way you point it as long as the intent is there, perhaps just to avoid the issue. Is that really the case? What’s the real answer?

In actuality, the Reiki Power Symbol has a particular energetic frequency and that frequency changes when the direction is reversed (your intent alone cannot easily alter that). There are very similar symbols found in other energy practices and they generally make wide use of the different directions in achieving different results. My generic answer to the question of exactly what it does and how to best use it is tofind out for yourself… try it both ways and see what results you achieve. And before you ask, no, it doesn’t cancel itself out if you draw it both ways…

Most people have found that if you wish to use the the Reiki Power Symbol to bring Reiki energy to yourself, you just reverse it. But that is not always the case… some people experience just the opposite (based upon their own energetic constitutions). Traditionally, it took some time to go from one level of Reiki to another because the ability to distinguish between different energies, locate areas of energy constipation, actually feel the changes in the energy situations as they occur, etc. were required for advancement. Nowadays, this is not always the case.

In regard to the abilities of the Reiki Power Symbol, meditate on it, study it, try to notice differences in perception when you draw it different ways and different sizes. Do you notice any physical, emotional or mental sensations? Don’t just take someone else’s word for it, even if it is your Reiki teacher, that not only takes all the fun out of it but it greatly impairs your ability to discern subtle variations in the Reiki energies… which is vital for understanding and best utilizing them. Have fun with your practice… you’ll enjoy it more!!!

For further explanation or discussion, your thoughts are most welcome and highly encouraged, please feel free to comment below!!!