Cho Uk Rei
The first symbol in Reiki 2 is Cho ku rei (CKR). This symbol greatly increases the power of the Reiki you channel. Initially, you will consciously invoke this symbol at each chakra and anytime you want to establish protection. As your intuition develops, CKR will automatically arise in your consciousness as needed. At first, be very diligent in drawing, visualizing, and invoking this symbol. With practice, it will become familiar and automatic.
According to Diane Stein, the line at the top of CKR represents Shiva (masculine energy of the universe). The vertical line represents the energy that emanates from heaven to earth. The spirals represent Shakti (Goddess energy). Note that the spirals touch the diagonal line a total of seven times, corresponding to the seven chakras. Start drawing the symbol from the upper left, followed by a downward stroke. This is followed by a series of 3 spirals in a clockwise direction, crossing the vertical line.
(The symbols have not been shown in this article. Your Reiki teacher will show you the symbols when he is ready for them. Of course, you can find them online if you are curious. Again, make sure you are well prepared to practice advanced Reiki. .)
As in Reiki 1, you can ask your patients if they have any physical ailments that they would like to heal. Talking about those topics helps you focus the intent of CKR. As your patient describes her physical symptoms, her attention and intention focus specifically on those symptoms.
Cho Ku Rei (clockwise)
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Increase power
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Protect your chakras
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Focus on physical healing
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Protection on walls, aura and other places.
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Boost water, food and plants
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Energize crystals
Cho Ku Rei (counterclockwise)
Alternatively, Cho Ku Rei’s orbits can be drawn counterclockwise. Generally, the function is the same as with the clockwise symbol. In the early stages of your Reiki 2 training, practice using the symbol in both directions until your intuition guides you to know which is the most appropriate at any given moment. Counterclockwise CKR is used to disperse energy, remove negativity from cysts, and remove negativity from auras. Finally, you can use it to ground the soles of your feet. Ultimately, you intention during a healing is of utmost importance. The universal intelligence of Reiki conducts energy through you as a channel. So instead of intellectualizing and working on your techniques, just relax and let the Reiki flow. Many students try too hard and push energy, exhausting themselves in the process.
Sei He Ki: the emotional symbol
The second symbol in Reiki 2 is Sei He Ki (SHK). This symbol focuses on emotional problems and purification. During healings, you may be inspired to ask your patient questions. Follow your intuition and you will know what to ask. SHK helps patients release negative emotions. The combination of the power of SHK with compassionate and timely questions creates a powerful synergy between Western psychological practices and Eastern energy disciplines. Start with general questions like, “Is there an emotional problem in your mind that you would like to heal? Is there a situation in your life that you would like to overcome?” The more specific questions will come up intuitively on their own. This topic is discussed in more detail in my article on therapeutic communication.
Some sources define SHK as “God and humanity become one”. The SHK symbol resembles the two sides of the human brain. The left side combines angles with straight lines, representing the left side of the human brain, being logical and linear. The right side is curved, representing human creativity and imagination. As you gain experience with SHK, you will understand for yourself its esoteric meaning and how to apply it in healing situations. Its main characteristics and uses can be summarized as follows:
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Use it for emotional healing
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Balance the left and right sides of the brain
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Create calm during stressful situations
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Release the stress of its origin
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Purifies chakras, rooms and auras
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Purify food, water, plants and crystals.
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Let go of bad clothes
The only limit to the use of these symbols is your own creativity. Focus on the positive and these symbols will heighten your intentions.