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Reiki Lv. 2

Module 2.6

Section one

The Grounding Symbol

Reiki practitioners often use the Raku symbol to help themselves or their clients stay grounded. This symbol, also known as the fire serpent, represents a lightning bolt coming down from the sky. It symbolises the flow of life force energy, or chi, down the spine through the chakras.

1. Grounding

Grounding is a term used in various spiritual healing practices, and it refers to bringing your energy down to earth. During a healing session, it’s typical for the practitioner and client to enter a heightened state of consciousness and connect with higher energies, which may cause you to feel scattered or spaced out during and after the session. This happens because all your energy moves to your head and needs to be re-grounded by pulling it back towards the earth, to your feet.

2. How to pronounce it

As with the other symbols, repeating the Grounding symbol’s name three times, either in your mind or out loud, when drawing or visualising is essential. This will become second nature in time. The pronunciation is ‘RA KOO’ – but you should always write/spell it correctly (Raku).

3. How to draw it

Imagine energy radiating from your palm as you draw the symbol in the air with your whole hand. Practice drawing this symbol, reciting the mantra ‘RA KOO’ three times with each delineation.

Raku

4. How to use it

Performing Raku on oneself or a client can help to connect with the grounding earth energy, which can balance all chakras. This can provide a focused and present feeling, especially after giving or receiving Reiki. The Raku symbol is simple to execute – follow the zigzag movements from top to bottom, as illustrated in the diagram below. As we have learned in the previous modules, memorising any symbol and repeating its name three times while drawing or visualising it is crucial. Depending on the situation, you can say the name aloud or in your mind. When drawing or visualising, make sure the symbol appears purple.

5. Getting to know the symbol

As a Level 2 Reiki practitioner, becoming familiar with the symbols is crucial. You should practice drawing them until they become second nature. Always visualise the symbol in purple, as this is considered the colour of Reiki energy.

The following three exercises have been designed to help you experience the effects of the Power symbol before using it on others.

6. Exercise one: Committing to memory

As a single-stroke symbol and the easiest of all level 2 symbols to memorise, the Raku symbol may only require thirty minutes to one hour of drawing and redrawing on paper. Once you can effortlessly manifest the Raku symbol in your mind’s eye, you can begin exercises two and three.

7. Exercise two: Drawing the symbol

Listen to the guided exercise. Just click play...

- Narrated by Guy Whettam

Whenever a symbol is used/drawn, you must say the mantra for each symbol three times.

Step 1
Before we begin, make sure you have your notepad and pen close at hand, as you will be taking notes during this exercise.
Step 2
Find a comfortable sitting position on a chair or a cushion on the floor. Close your eyes, detach from your surroundings and take a moment to focus on how you feel.
Step 3
Standing with your feet about one foot apart, use Kanji symbols one and two to activate and establish a connection with the Reiki energy.
Step 4

Now, draw the Grounding Symbol with the palm of your hand, repeating the symbol’s name three times as you do so. ‘RA KOO, ‘RA KOO’, ‘RA KOO’.

Step 5

Visualise the Grounding symbol merging with your energy field, paying attention to any sensations or changes within your subtle energy system, such as goosebumps, radiating warmth, tingling or other noticeable sensations.

Step 6

Take a moment to write down any sensations you felt before repeating steps 1 to 5.

Step 7
Again, take a moment to make a written note of any sensations you felt.

8. Exercise three: Visualise the symbol

Listen to the guided exercise. Just click play...

- Narrated by Guy Whettam

Whenever a symbol is used/drawn, you must say the mantra for each symbol three times.

Step 1
Before we begin, make sure you have your notepad and pen close at hand, as you will be taking notes during this exercise.
Step 2
Find a comfortable sitting position on a chair or a cushion on the floor. Close your eyes, detach from your surroundings and take a moment to focus on how you feel.
Step 3
Standing with your feet about one foot apart, use Kanji symbols one and two to activate and establish a connection with the Reiki energy.
Step 4

Draw the Grounding symbol in your mind’s eye, preserving the correct stroke sequence. Repeat the Symbol’s name, ‘RA KOO’, three times and visualise it merging with your energy field.

Step 5

Pay attention to any sensations or changes within your subtle energy system, such as goosebumps, radiating warmth, tingling or other noticeable sensations.

Step 6

Take a moment to write down any sensations you felt before repeating steps 1 to 5.

Step 7
Again, take a moment to make a written note of any sensations you felt.

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