Reiki Reiki Symbols & Meanings 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When drawing the Cho Ku Rei symbol, which direction of the spiral is traditionally used in Usui Reiki?
- Clockwise only
- Counter-clockwise only
- Both directions with different meanings (Correct answer)
- Direction does not matter
Correct answer: Both directions with different meanings
In many Reiki traditions, a clockwise spiral draws energy in (increases power) while a counter-clockwise spiral releases or disperses energy, each serving different healing purposes.
Question 2: The phrase 'No past, no present, no future' is the approximate translation of which Reiki symbol?
- Cho Ku Rei
- Sei He Ki
- Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen (Correct answer)
- Dai Ko Myo
Correct answer: Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen
Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen is often translated as 'No past, no present, no future,' reflecting its ability to transcend time for distance healing.
Question 3: Which Reiki symbol is sometimes called the 'Great Shining Light'?
- Cho Ku Rei
- Sei He Ki
- Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen
- Dai Ko Myo (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Dai Ko Myo
Dai Ko Myo is often translated as 'Great Shining Light' or 'Great Being of the Universe Shine on Me,' representing the highest Reiki energy.
Question 4: In Reiki, symbols are traditionally kept secret and only revealed to students who have received which?
- A healing session
- An attunement at the appropriate level (Correct answer)
- Written permission from a Grandmaster
- Five years of dedicated practice
Correct answer: An attunement at the appropriate level
Reiki symbols are traditionally only revealed to students after they have received the attunement for that level, as the attunement activates the student's ability to use the symbols.
Question 5: The Sei He Ki symbol is also known by what common alternative name?
- Power Symbol
- Mental/Emotional Symbol (Correct answer)
- Distance Symbol
- Master Symbol
Correct answer: Mental/Emotional Symbol
Sei He Ki is commonly referred to as the Mental/Emotional Symbol because of its primary application in healing mental and emotional conditions.
Question 6: How are Reiki symbols typically activated or 'drawn' during a healing session?
- Verbally chanted only
- Drawn in the air, on the body, or visualized, often with the name spoken three times (Correct answer)
- Stamped with a physical seal
- Written on paper and burned
Correct answer: Drawn in the air, on the body, or visualized, often with the name spoken three times
Reiki symbols are activated by drawing them in the air or on the recipient's body (or visualizing them) while mentally or verbally saying the symbol's name three times.
Reiki Reiki Symbols & Meanings 2
When drawing the Cho Ku Rei symbol, which direction of the spiral is traditionally used in Usui Reiki?