Reiki Rays

Combine Reiki
with Other Healing
Tools

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Table of Contents

Add a Touch of Shamanic Reiki to Your Practice................................................................................. 4

Reiki and Pendulum Dowsing ..................................................................................................................... 7
Ho'oponopono - The Magical Words ..................................................................................................... 10
Fun Things to Try with Reiki .................................................................................................................... 12
Reiki Vision Board ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Reiki and Past Life Regression ................................................................................................................. 18
Blending Reiki with an Intuitive Guidance Session ......................................................................... 21
Color Therapy.................................................................................................................................................. 26
The 12 Colour Slow Release Reiki Pill................................................................................................... 28
Practicing Synchronicity in Reiki ............................................................................................................ 32
Psychic Skills, the New Normal. How to Develop Yours! .............................................................. 35
Reiki as a Vehicle for Telepathic Communication ............................................................................ 38
Hone Your Intuition with Reiki ................................................................................................................ 43
The Power of the Violet Flame in Reiki Healing................................................................................ 46
Deep Cleansing with the Violet Flame .................................................................................................. 49
Reiki and Candle Healing ............................................................................................................................ 52
Angels in Reiki Practice and Life ............................................................................................................. 54
Using Reiki with Other Healing Tools ................................................................................................... 58
Reiki and Crystals .......................................................................................................................................... 61
About the Authors ...........................................................................................................................................63

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Add a Touch of Shamanic Reiki to Your Practice

By Patti Deschaine

Shamanic Reiki is Reiki with a deep connection to nature, the elements, and
spirit. Using a process called "journeying" the healer can access helping
spirits who answer questions to provide insight into medical, physical or
spiritual problems. A journey is meditative practice where the practitioner can
visit spirit guides, ancestors and power animals to bring back messages of
healing for themselves or others.

As part of a Reiki practice, many practitioners connect to spirit guides,

ancestors, or angels to enhance and strengthen their healing. Shamanic Reiki
takes this a step further. A journey is mindful meditation done to a drumbeat
or while listening to a recorded drum track. The drum is a powerful tool as its
vibration and frequency closely matches that of the earth's vibration. In
addition to drumming, a healer will often incorporate rattles, whistling, or
singing as a way to quiet the mind of chatter and connect to spirit by way of
the heart. An invocation to the elements and four directions will help create
sacred space for the journey.

During a journey, meditation takes the healer to different energetic planes:

the Upper, Middle and Lower Worlds. Here the healer can access information
for their own use, or on behalf of a friend or client.

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Just like connecting to energy in Usui Reiki, a journey is initiated by breath
and by setting an intention. The intention is straightforward and simple. It
expresses where the journey will take place and what the desired question or
outcome is. An example would be: "I will journey to the Lower World
to meet with my power animal to discover what is holding me
back from a more spiritual existence." A simpler beginner’s request
would be: "I will journey to the Lower World to meet up with my
power animal." A power animal can be any animal or bird: a crow, a fox, a
whale, a raccoon, rat or opossum. Spirit takes many forms and it is best not to
judge a power animal by outward appearance. It is the message that the
animal brings that is important and all have vital messages to share.

The Lower World resides at earth’s core and the journey will take the
practitioner down through the layers of grass, dirt, tree roots, rock and finally,
into a stream that will carry them to a beautiful garden. The garden is
available to visit at any time. It is a place of peace and regeneration: to rest
and recharge. In the Lower World, you may meet your power animal or
another helping spirit who will offer wisdom and help you grow. You may
discover old wounds that affect the choices you make today and by healing
them, create a new and better way of life. The Upper World is the sky, the
stars, the universe. Here you can seek a teacher or other helping spirit to
answer questions you have, or meet a supportive ancestor. Ask how you can
deepen your relationship with them. The Middle World is the world we are
most familiar with. It is used to travel to places common to us in the world
today. You may journey to a favorite spot in nature to commune with the spirit
of the land that you live on or communicate with birds, animals and trees. It is
even possible to visit a past or future event in the Middle World.

By connecting to teachers and guides in the Upper and Lower Worlds, we can
gather information about past wounds obtained during our time here on
earth, pain associated with traumatic events. We all have our share of wounds,
blockages, limiting beliefs about ourselves, and journeying can assist with
healing unreleased pain and removing blockages that hold us back from our
true destiny. We may have old ideas that were passed on to us by family,
teachers or bad experiences. Using journeying, we are able to identify and
release them.

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Soul Retrieval is an advanced method of healing through journeying. During
times of trauma or pain, we may lose pieces of our essence, our soul, and the
healing seeks to reunite the lost soul pieces, located and recorded in our
chakras, with our spirit to create wholeness. You must have comprehensive
training to perform a Soul Retrieval.

Shamanism and Reiki are, each by themselves, powerful ways to heal.

Together, their power multiplies, and healing methods become available that
aren't accessible when used separately. This article is only a brief introduction
of the world of Shamanic practice. If these ideas resonate with you, there are
many great books available on this subject. You may also visit a practitioner
and learn about how they practice, or find a qualified Shamanic teacher.

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Reiki and Pendulum Dowsing
By Sunetra Dasgupta

Image by Marcelo deOliveira

Reiki when combined with any other healing modality works wonders. I have
combined Reiki with Hypnotherapy, Access Bars, Angel Cards etc. and the
results were fantastic. Lately I have started combining Reiki with Pendulums
and the results are amazing.

Before we proceed further let us understand what is dowsing?

Dowsing is detection of energy and finding answers. Since ancient times in

China, it was used to find answers to once question. Dowsing became more
popular since 1920 when the Germans started finding underground water and
minerals with help of a dowser.

A pendulum dowser generally gives us 3 general answers 1) Yes 2) No 3)

Maybe

The answers are more or less correct provided the question asked is not
extremely time bound. For ex: “Will I meet my soul mate tomorrow?” There is
no guarantee that the answer shall be right. But if I ask the same question
stating “Shall I meet my life partner within 6 months?” the answer provided
shall be 99% accurate.

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I always prefer to use a Crystal Pendulum, as I also use mine for healing
people. It is preferable to have a pendulum with minimum metal casing, as
metal blocks healing energies.

It is important we bond with our pendulums; they love it when they are
pampered and preferably give them a name with which you are going to
address them. I have named mine Alonya. The pendulum is no less than a
child to me as it guides me with right answers and helps me in healing others.

How to charge a pendulum and get answers with Reiki?

Let me break it into few steps for your convenience:

1. Immerse the pendulum into rock salt for 8 hours to remove all impurities.
2. Wash the pendulum under running water, and you can also run it through
sage smoke, though not mandatory.
3. Charge it with Reiki by drawing all the symbols known to you and give
Reiki to it for at least 7 minutes along with it I ask the Reiki Master and
Guides, Angels and Archangels to come and bless my crystals, also
sometimes I just play the lord’s prayer to charge it or put up any Buddha
Mantra like “Om Mani Padme Hum”.
4. Once the Pendulum is charged, touch it once on your third eye chakra and
once on your heart chakra.
5. Suspend the pendulum by its chain and ask 3 questions to the pendulum
with its name. For ex: if you have named your Pendulum Mary, then you
can ask (a) “Mary show me your Yes”, the pendulum will move in a
certain direction, you can remember or note down the direction the
pendulum will move when it shall give you a positive answer. (b) “Mary
show me your No”, again the pendulum will move in a certain
direction, and for the skeptics, no it shall not move in the same direction
as yes! (c) “Mary show me your Maybe”, the pendulum shall move
in a particular direction which is different from the direction
of “Yes” and “No”.
6. Now one can ask their questions, and the pendulum shall move in a
certain direction to give answers in Yes, No or Maybe. Hence the
questions need to be framed accordingly. You can ask one question twice
or thrice just to make sure the answer is correct.

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7. As you bond more with your pendulum and ask questions, the answers
shall be more and more accurate, practice it a number of times before you
start doing it professionally.

How the Pendulum helps with healing?

Since I infuse my pendulum with Reiki, it helps in removing pain, balancing

chakras, passed life blocks and negative energies from people and their
houses!

Suspend the pendulum on top of the persons crown chakra or shoulder and
ask the pendulum to clean and balance the persons chakra, it will suddenly
keep rotating at a very high speed to clean the chakras and stop when they are
cleaned and balanced. One can do similar healing for pains, psychic attacks
and removal of negative energies.

Pendulum dowsing has given instant results when it comes to heal pains, and
remove negative energies. Client has given me a feedback about how good
they are feeling in less than 5 minutes of cleaning their energies with the help
of pendulum. Also since I bond with my pendulum the answers are most of
the time correct. One should remember to clean their pendulum every 7 days
else they will get stagnated with others energy and the results shall not be up
to the mark.

Though Pendulum dowsing is taught by most of the Reiki Practitioners either

in Second or Third level of Usui Reiki, for those who do not know much about
dowsing hope this shall help!

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Ho'oponopono - The Magical Words
By Ashwini Chube

The name sounded to me like some kids show on TV. Little did I know this
was a touch of gold in our lives.

There are so many of us trying to find answers to many questions. We have

known and tried so many spiritual practices and methods but there seems to
be some missing link. We have read books but always feel the link is missing.

Well I went through similar upheaval a month ago and was just guided to use
this meditation through various signs including my friend sending me book
screenshots, another friend inviting me for a group Ho'oponopono exercise
and finally "bumping" into a video about it on youtube. Like a good girl I took
this as signs and especially so because I felt I had reached rock bottom. And
the results were unbelievable. Peace of mind, cheerful attitude towards life
and most importantly hope and faith that all is and will be fine.

Ho'oponopono is an old techinque which comes from Hawai. It is not just a

technique but if embedded in day to day life can create miracles. It acts like an
internal shower or bath cleaning every bit of our systems.

Ho'oponopono has created miracles. Right from Dr Hew Len who cured an
entire batch of criminally insane patients without meeting them to every
common man who has had achieved 100% results. So what is this about and
how is it done?

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Ho'oponopono is an easy technique which frees us from all kinds of negative
emotions and any destructive patterns which we may have picked up. It
requires no formal training or initiation or a teacher. All you need is a quiet
place, time about 15-20 mins and an open mind and willing attitude.

How to Do It

1. Sit in a quiet comfortable place where you won't be disturbed.

2. Take a couple of deep breaths.
3. Now think of a problem bothering you. It could be anything. Right from a
troublesome boss troubling you or that colleague who took away your
promotion or that guy who duped you charging extra money for your
purchase or that ex who has hurt you badly and no longer is in your life or
age old best friend with whom you fought. Think of the situation. Draw
DKM and HSZSN connecting to the concerned person.
4. Think deeply about it and feel the emotions. Yes it could be and will be a
bit painful but you have to think about it. Invoke the SHK symbol here.
5. Now say 4 magical sentences in the same order
' I am sorry
Please forgive me
I love you
Thank you'
6. Keep repeating these four till you are fully satisfied and feel lighter. Draw
a CKR to add power.
7. Or you can set an alarm for 15 -30 minutes and keep repeating these 4
sentences.
8. You can alternatively use the person's picture, it works very well too.
9. Finally seal with a Cho Ku Rei.

Ho'oponopono works across time and space and creates positive vibrations
resolving even the toughest of issues, as they say It Is Love in Action!

Here is wishing you all the best as you Ho'oponopono:-)

Love and Angelic blessings!

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Fun Things to Try with Reiki

By Patti Deschaine

There is a whole myriad of awesomeness to explore when you are in tune with
energy. While there is no real need to look further than Reiki for healing
methods, sometimes it is just fun to mix things up and try something
different. You may find some of the suggestions below are not for you, but
then again, you could discover something that brings about powerful change,
makes you feel great and enhances your daily practice.

Candle Rituals should always be done with a brand new candle in a sacred
space. Burning a white candle can symbolize purity, provide protection and
cleanse negative energy. Green can encourage prosperity or fertility; silver can
be used to create a lunar connection. Brown is good for grounding and
centering. Once your candle is lit, state an intention and visualize your desired
situation. You are now manifesting! Candles of different colors are used for
moon rituals and to celebrate religious or spiritual days in the calendar year.
Burn your candle each day until it is gone to remind you (and the universe) of
your intent.

Crystals hold energy and intensify energy work. A crystal grid is a group of
stones, set together to create a geometric pattern, in order to harness and
direct energy toward a specific goal or situation. Properly aligned and charged,
a grid will hum along, generating energy even when you are not actively

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directing Reiki to it. This is a very powerful tool that can be used for healing
and for manifesting. Build a peaceful grid of amethyst under your bed to help
you sleep. Add Herkimer diamonds to enhance dream work. For an
abundance grid, try orange calcite, citrine, pyrite and clear quartz. Do your
research and pick specific crystals for your target goals.

Browse through a book or better yet, visit a store where crystals are sold. Use
your intuition to see which ones you are drawn to. Smaller crystals are
available in vast varieties at a reasonable price and you're sure to find one that
resonates with you. Once you bring it home, remember to clear it and give it a
job. Hold the stone between your hands while calling in energy and set an
intention for it. You are cleansed of all prior programming; I program you
for light, love and healing. There are many methods of cleansing and
programming. Find the one that works best for you.

Essential oils are important as they provide relaxation, pain and stress
relief, can energize or sooth your mood, depending on which scent you use.
Aroma can trigger memory and help solidify a moment in time in your mind.
Use a high quality, medicinal quality oil to treat depression, skin and sinus
issues, aches and pains, even use in place of an antibiotic.

Lavender oil is lovely in a bath or on your sheets at night. Add Epsom salts to
the lavender bath and you have a soothing combination that also provides a
full body detox and eases sore muscles. Orange essential oil will supply energy
and stress relief and I love peppermint as a wake up scent or to help with an
upset stomach. Rosemary will soothe your scalp, promote hair growth and
increase memory skills.

Tarot cards - Tarot cards are so much fun. While they take a while to master,
they offer a different perspective on any situation. There are typically seventy-
eight cards in a deck, 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana cards across four
suits representing the elements, Wands (fire), Pentacles (earth), Swords (air),
and Cups (water) To me, tarot is very much in tune with energy. In fact, when
you purchase a new deck, it is a good idea to put it in a cloth bag with a
cleansing crystal and sleep with it under your pillow for a week or so. Using
this method, the deck becomes infused with your energy. This will personalize
your readings in tune with your vibration.

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It literally takes years to be able to learn to "read" intuitively. The cards can be
interpreted many ways and should not be taken too literally. We have all seen
old movies where the fortune teller draws the death card and loudly gasps as
the heroine bolts from the room. Dramatic, but really, the death card rarely
foretells an actual death. More likely, it represents the "death" of a project or a
lifestyle and the opening of a door to a new one.

Tarot will work best for you if you choose a deck that you feel drawn to. It then
becomes personal to you. Find a mentor who has extensive experience with
Tarot and spend time with them. It takes a considerable time commitment to
become fluent with Tarot, but is it is a very satisfying and highly engaging
pastime.

Divination or predicting the future - Tarot aside, there are several other
tools for divination.

Pendulums - a pendulum is an object (typically a crystal) suspended on a

chain that intuitively swings in one direction or the other in response to yes or
no questions. Like crystals themselves, they come in many varieties and you
might try several before you get one that you feel connected to. You will hold
the end of the chain, called the fob, between your thumb and forefinger, then
ask your question. Should I leave my present situation? Will I be able to start
my own Reiki business soon? A pendulum allows you to connect with your
higher self to get answers that you already know but aren't consciously aware
of.
In a Reiki session, pendulums can also be used to check the strength and
direction of the chakras as they spin. You can also use a pendulum to assist
with finding lost objects such as keys or jewelry. Ask where the object is then
use the "warm, warmer…cold" method to see if you are getting closer. Is that
handy, or what?

Runes- these are stones, or sometimes glass or wood, that come in a set of
twenty four, each engraved with an ancient letter/symbol of the runic
alphabet. Each symbol has a meaning and readings are done by tossing or
"casting" a stone, then reading the corresponding translation. Casting three
symbols makes for an in depth reading, a single one might just give you
information about the day ahead.

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I Ching - translated this means The Book of Changes - The I Ching is an
ancient book of wisdom, used by kings and emperors for thousands of years.
Each inquiry results in a hexagram and sometimes additional line readings
that correspond to sections in the book. There are a possibility of 8 trigrams:
Ch'ien (Cosmos), Chen (Thunder), K'an (Water), Ken (Mountain), K'un
(Earth), Sun (Wind/Wood), Li (Fire), and Tui (Lake). Each trigram has three
lines which is either broken or solid, Yin (negative) and Yang (positive). There
are sixty-four different hexagrams, and each hexagram has six changing lines,
which may or may not apply to particular reading. All of these are determined
by the coin toss. For each toss, one line is determined, so six throws create a
hexagram. Spend an afternoon with the I Ching. Though it seems complicated,
it is absolutely fascinating.

These are but a handful of ways to keep your energy work fresh and
interesting. Stay curious, learn new things. Connect with other healers and see
what they have to share. We all have varied and diverse experience. You never
know what you might find.

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Reiki Vision Board
By Ashwini Chubé

Image by cgalvin233 Colleen

After getting wonderful response in the form of email messages full of love
and gratitude from all our readers from every corner of the world on the
article on Flashcard Reiki, I was guided by my guides to write another article
that talks of manifestation through Reiki. This article talks about what we call
as a Reiki Vision board.

What is a Vision Board?

Vision board is a simple technique to identify your goals and focus on

manifestation without distractions. It can be made as a collage of pictures
together with expressions or quotes defining your goals as if they are already
achieved.

Reiki Vision Board

This particular technique has double power since it has a power of vision
board and power of Reiki with it. This will help quick manifestation.

Technique

1. First and foremost be extremely focussed handling only one issue

at a time. Don’t do too many issues as you’ll lose focus and it will

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 divide your power. It would be like putting too many eggs in a
basket.
2. Once you identify your issue start gathering pictures relating to
it getting resolved focussing on the best possible outcome. Think of
what you really want and hold no limitations. E.g.: if you are
planning a baby, identify items related to baby. Including baby
clothes, diapers, milk bottles etc. Collect pictures of baby and baby
items. Also take a picture of you and your partner.
Don’t think of why you cannot conceive or why it has not happened
in the past. Release all the issues.
3. Go step by step. Focus on what is next you want in your life. For
example if you are looking to get married thank God for the
relationship and remember all good times you both had together.
Put pictures of both of you together and put pictures of rings or
marriage rituals. Don’t jump to life after marriage as of now; we’ll be
making another vision board for that when the time comes, right
now focus!
4. Now put all pictures and thoughts together in a
collage. Add colour. Take a fresh blank paper or a board if you are
putting physical images. Else you can also do it on a computer using
PowerPoint or Photoshop collage and then take a print or may do it
on paper with pictures. I suggest a physical copy with paper. You
may add extra objects like ribbons, feathers or hearts or stars or
anything reminding you that your desire is now a reality.
5. Write your thoughts and feelings in outlined or cloud boxes.
Show gratitude in those feelings. E.g.; wow I am so happy and
thankful in a new job…this office is great. I am getting great
money.
6. Now that your Vision board is ready, let us give Reiki to it.
7. Sit in a meditation with DND sign.
8. Now, on the reverse of vision board draw all Reiki symbols.
At the bottom of the paper express gratitude. Then write, “this or
something better now manifest for the highest good of all”.
9. Channel Reiki for 21 days continuously through your palms on
the paper. If you are level 1 skip the symbols just channel with your
hands.
10. Have faith. This manifests. Trust Reiki!

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Reiki and Past Life Regression
By Sunetra Dasgupta

“We live in accordance with our deep, driving desire.

It is this desire at the time of death that determines what our next
life is to be.
We will come back to earth to work out the satisfaction of that
desire.”
-The Upanishads

What is Past Life Regression?

Past life regression is a method to visit your past or rather go back to that part
of your subconscious mind which has memories stored off all the lives you
have lived and can see flashes of it to understand, what are the deeds done by
you in those lifetimes whose consequences or repercussions are being faced by
you in this lifetimes. It is not only the consequences but also few repeated
patterns which keep happening to you in this lifetime too.

How does PLR (Past Life Regression) help?

When we access our past life memories it helps us release the pain, confusion,
estrangement, negative emotions and painful memories instantly, hence
immediate healing happens. Also it stops the occurrence of repeated patterns
in our life as we have released the negative karma associated with it hence
helping us to live a much happier life.

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Who should not get PLR done?

People who are just curious what they were in their previous or what
happened in their past lives should not get PLR done. Also one has to be ready
to accept what they “see” what happened in their past lives. I have known
some people when they come for a PLR they would like to see someone they
really like as their partner, some people do not realize over the years we all
have been with each other but in different relations. One should realize PLR is
a very sacred process and one should only do it if they are in some severe
problem or have perpetual repeat patterns in their life.

How Reiki comes into picture?

As I keep saying in all my articles that Reiki is such a beautiful energy as it can
travel across time and space, I generally use Reiki when one wants to get PLR
done. As there are 2 healings happening at the same time, one through PLR
and the other through Reiki. Though most people do PLR with hypnotherapy,
it takes much longer for it to get done, and the pain is too much sometimes for
the person to bear, the “effect” of the PLR can take some days to come in
terms with.

How to combine the two?

If one wants to take the client to their past lives, one should balance their own
and the clients chakras. Else later one can feel very tired and drained out.

1. After balancing the chakras, make the client lie or sit in a comfortable
position, and ask them to take 3 deep breaths, so that their mind can
become blank.
2. Ask them to state their intention thrice, after they do connect to their
guides with the help of the distance symbol, and ask them to get your
client through the past lives.
3. State the intention “Take my client to that life when he/she
walked on this planet with some other identity, and the root
cause of the intention that has been stated” thrice.
4. As you do so draw the distance symbol or the master symbol on their
head, heart and solar plexus.

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5. As you guide the client through the PLR session, keep drawing the
emotional symbol or if one is a Karuna® Reiki practitioner they can draw
Zonar on their third eye, heart and Solar plexus. Keep drawing them, till
the time the process is not over. This is done to soothe the client’s
emotions through the process.
6. Do not push the client for any information, as the conscious mind is
always active and hence the client may start using their conscious mind
and the whole purpose of the PLR will not be successful.
7. Once the client has done accessing their past lives, guide them back
slowly to their current environment. It is ok for the client to feel any pain,
hurt during the process. It is to throw out the negativity.
8. Thank the guides and disconnect from their past by drawing a reverse
Cho-Ku-Rei.

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Blending Reiki with an Intuitive Guidance Session

By Lisa Rose Lodeski

Image by ©Barbara Higgins Photography

Blending Reiki with an Intuitive Guidance Session is a natural for me as I was

a practicing Intuitive before I was a Reiki Master. So, from the start, offering
intuitive guidance as part of a Reiki session was a win-win for me. What I’m
talking about here is different than Dr. Usui’s method of using intuition to
guide delivery of Reiki to clients. Reiki history describes Dr. Usui’s use of
intuition as a guiding force in his own Reiki practice, and he trained students
to intuitively deliver Reiki to clients, however it’s not clear if he also relayed
intuitive guidance to clients as part of his treatment sessions.

When I began offering Reiki sessions in my own practice, both in-person and
by distance, I quickly noticed I was receiving not only information about
blocks and imbalances in my client’s energy system and how to select and
direct Reiki energy and symbols for use in the session, but also specific
guidance in the form of messages to share with my client. The type of
guidance I receive to share, includes, for example, causes of energetic
blockages and imbalances with suggestions on how my client may dodge them
in the future; recommendations on how to change perspective to create
balance in my client’s lives that would be reflected in the energy body;
external situations contributing to the state of their energy; and also straight-

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up, direct messages from spirit guides, mine and theirs, including episodes of
mediumship.

When I realized what was happening, that I was conducting a guidance

session within a Reiki session, I just went with it. My finely-tuned intuitive
language of personal signs and symbols created for clarity with my guides
blends beautifully with all things Reiki. So, I began to create blended Reiki
and Intuitive Guidance Sessions where Reiki energy did it’s work, and
intuitive guidance received was passed on to my clients by me, the delivery
girl. Today, my clients are delighted with this option of service. I continue to
offer traditional Reiki sessions, in-person and distant, but this blend is the
service my clients request again and again. Over time, I’ve incorporated the
use of crystals, oracles, and meditation as part of individually designed
sessions and no two sessions are alike.

It’s common knowledge that a side benefit of a Reiki practice is an increase in

the strength and clarity of natural intuition. Tapping into intuition is easy with
training and practice. In the next paragraphs, I discuss why I offer this
blending of healing modalities and the benefits to my clients. I also share how
I do it; what it feels like on the my end; and examples from actual sessions on
the types of information I receive and share with my clients that add value to
their experience with Reiki.

Why do I blend Reiki with Intuitive Guidance Sessions, and what

are the benefits to clients?

I offer a blend of Reiki and Intuitive Guidance in a session because it greatly

benefits my client by providing information and guidance they may use
immediately to make new choices to support themselves in creating their lives
while enjoying the benefits of a Reiki session. Often, the guidance creates new
understanding for my clients of their participation in the creation of their
energetic imbalances that may be contribution to dis-ease. Reiki stimulates
deep, deep relaxation in a safe environment, and in that state, I’m more easily
able to read the subtle energies present in and around my client, and my client
is more open to receiving what is coming for their benefit.

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How do I do it?

First, I prepare myself and my studio for both Reiki and Intuitive Guidance
work. I open the Reiki session for my client and go through a full Reiki session
while receiving intuitive guidance from the guides. I close the Reiki session
and ask the Spirit guides to remain and continue the Intuitive Guidance
Session. I relay the information received to my client with an opportunity to
ask questions while I am still “connected” to the guides, and I relay the
answers provided. When I sense the energy of the guides dissipating, or when
the messages seem to have come to a natural end, I thank our guides, close the
session, and ground both of us with intention, energy clearing, and something
physical, usually a drink of water. Afterward, my client and I have a
conversation about the experience from my client’s perspective. We finish
with a discussion on how my client may best use the information gained
during the session to move forward.

More specifically, my preparations include my own Reiki cleansing, an

energetic clearing of my studio space using a dowsing rod and pendulum
followed by a smudging with sage, palo santo wood, or incense, before I seal
the space with Reiki to create a strong energetic boundary. I light natural
beeswax candles to call in the Light (meaning my connection to Source, The
Universe, All). I ask my spirit guides and those of my client to come forward to
support the boundaries. (I want only high vibrational participants that have
my client’s highest and best interest to be present in a session). I ask the
guides to offer guidance while I do the Reiki session. I can sense the spirit
guides in the room, and it’s a separate entourage from the Reiki guides.

Without exception, when my clients walk into my studio, they mention how
the energy in this room feels different, inviting, safe. I place my clients on my
Reiki table, give them a few minutes to settle-in, and ask if they would like to
know of the intuitive guidance I may receive for them during the Reiki
session. Although my clients are aware of the type of session they’ve
scheduled, I always give them an out if they don’t want to hear the guidance
for whatever reason. I haven’t had that happen yet. I begin their Reiki session
and as I work, I pay attention not only the quality of energy in their system,
but also to my own body and my third-eye where I receive guidance in the
form of pictures, words, images that appear like movies, language, sounds,

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signs, clues, symbols, and scents. The hard part is organizing the information
that is delivered like a big bowl of vegetable soup wherein I have to figure out
which pieces go together in order to communicate a clear message. Practice
makes perfect. Some of the messages or guidance is straightforward: “Stop
giving until it hurts”, for example. Others, not so much. “There’s a male figure
here wearing a suit from the 1930’s and an English bowler-style hat who was
ushered into our space by an excitable dog with light, long, poofy hair”. To
which my client responded, “That’s my grandfather who served in the military
in England and the dog is Frisky, our family pet. My grandfather died when I
was an infant.” After several more clues were delivered to me, it was clear that
this was a message of love. Usually, I hold the messages and guidance in my
mind until the Reiki part of the session is complete. I begin sharing the
messages, guidance, and information received toward the end of the session
when I am still connected intuitively and can have a conversation with my
client and the guides at the same time. It just seems to flow better that way for
me. I don’t like to break up the meditative, relaxing quality of the Reiki
delivery to my client.

What sensations do I experience while during a session?

Before I begin preparing my studio space for this type of session, I often sense
the guides coming forward. To me, it feels as if several people have walked
into the room I’m in, but they are invisible. If you close your eyes, or were
blindfolded, and had headphones on, I believe you would sense, with your
sixth sense, that of vibration, if and when someone is in the room with you.
You would sense their vibration. Much may be determined from the qualities
of vibration. When guides are in the room, I sense it the same way, but it’s
more subtle. I also sense the presence of my Reiki guides, however they tend
to arrive and leave with the timing of the actual Reiki part of the session.
Sometimes I start receiving intuitive “hits” of information for my client before
they arrive. I’ll make a mental note of it and put those pieces all together with
the additional information I receive during the session. After the client has
arrived, and I begin the session, I feel the Reiki flow and I go to work. I scan
the body to see where the issues lie, and ask the guides to start downloading
the guidance in addition to the information I need to do a great job. Chakra by
chakra, messages are delivered. I may receive, for example, information about
their soul history, present issues that are causing imbalances, personal habits

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and perspectives that are contributing factors to the reasons that brought my
client to me for a session in the first place. I can also sense the fading of the
energy, the signal to close the connection.

What role does Reiki play during an Intuitive Guidance Session?

In my experience, Reiki energy supports what I call “sacred space”. It’s the
type of space I create in preparation for an Intuitive Guidance Session. The
Reiki energy shores-up the energetic boundaries of the space, raises the
vibration in the space to facilitate a quick and clear connection to the guides,
and holds that vibration through to the finish. As a Reiki Master and Intuitive,
I serve as the conductor of the different sources of energy and guidance that
enter the energetic field within the blended Reiki and Intuitive Guidance
Session.

In summary, Reiki energy blends well with many different forms of energy
work and healing modalities. I hope my experience will inspire you to create
services of your own that expand the possibilities of your Reiki sessions to
benefit your clients, and bring new clients to your practice. Thank you for your
interest (you’re still here at the end with me!) and I wish for you peace, love,
and Light.

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Color Therapy
By Ananya Sen

Everyone is curious about colors, the healing properties of them, how to

enhance your healing abilities with color, what is the significance of colors if
used in healing. Colors have a certain frequency; they are after all light energy.
Each color helps in healing certain kinds of ailments or situations in our lives.
Our bodies are essentially made up of light. You may heard of the term ‘Light
Body Activation’. This basically means activating all the color vibrations in our
bodies.

Our chakras have seven colors which are the same as the colors of the rainbow
VIBGYOR. Each chakra draws its energy from the color spectrum in the
universe. Let’s look at the significance of all the seven colors and other colors
as well.

1. Violet – this is the purest color, color of the crown chakra. You can use
violet color or the Violet flame to purge and transmute impurities and
karma.
2. Indigo – this is bluish purple color. You can use this color to open your
third eye, enhance your psychic abilities and even for protection. This is
the color of Archangel Michael as well, so it has natural shielding
properties.
3. Blue – this is the color of your throat chakra, you can use this for effective
communication with someone and call upon Archangels Gabriel and
Michael. Blue, also can be used to heal court cases and legal problems.

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4. Green – this is the heart chakra color. It is Archangel Raphael’s color, so
can bring in physical or emotional healing to everyone. Use green to bring
in money and luck in your life!
5. Yellow – color of solar plexus chakra. Use this color for career success,
improve digestion and increase personal power.
6. Orange – this is the color of your sacral chakra. You can use orange to
enhance your creativity, clear blocks from your sacral chakra and have
smooth relationships with the opposite sex.
7. Red – this is the root chakra color. Use red to bring passion into your love
life, improve sexual performance and for personal power. You can also use
red if you want action or movement in your life. Red removes stagnancy.
8. Pink – you can use pink to get true love in your life, attract your soulmate
and anything that you have compassion for. It could also be used to heal
animals apart from green.
9. Black – this is a powerful color. Use this to ward off evil, psychic
protection and removing unwanted people from your life.
10. Brown – this can be used for financial stability, protect your
investments, home etc. It has a neutralizing effect. Brown balances
anything that has excess. You can also use brown for Grounding.

Now, when I say ‘use’ these colors, these are some of the ways to use them.
Your can wear these colors when you want energy in a particular situation in
your life. For instance, if you have a court case that you want to win, you can
wear blue on that day or any day when you’re meeting your lawyer and
discussing legal issues. You will just have to be mindful as to why you’re
wearing that particular color.

If your boss or mother in law is troubling you, you can wear black or put a
black shield between you both, so that your auras remain separate. To heal
specific situations, you can use crystals or candles of these colors. If you don’t
want to use any of these above techniques, simply visualize these colors
coming out of your hands as beams and going to the person or situation. Hope
this is helpful!

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The 12 Colour Slow Release Reiki Pill

By Isabela do Val Santana

Since coming across the 12 colour meditation by Mary Derr on Alains's

Herriott's book Supercharging Quantum Touch, I was inspired to use it within
my Reiki practice for both myself and my Reiki clients. I have already been
using colours with my Reiki channeling and chakra balancing work, but the
moment I learnt this simple yet powerful meditation technique, I instantly
visualised it as a perfect, compact slow release Reiki healing pill, slowly and
continuously releasing Reiki and enhancing the fundamental colours present
in every healthy cell in our body as well as mind and spirit.

Before getting on to the Reiki pill technique itself, let me first go through the
12 colours and their healing benefits. According to Mary Derr, there is a
fundamental group of colours in healthy cells that indicates the body's overall
health and well-being. She studied in -uterine babies and noticed that a
healthy baby has 12 colours or vibrations associated with its entire body and
they are present in each and every cell. She noticed that as long as these
colours were bright and even the babies were healthy and when under
stressful experiences or toxic environment in the womb, these colours where
affected. She extended her studies to people of all ages and concluded that
these fundamental colours were also affected and in disharmony in people
experiencing stress and health problems. To restore the harmony and
brightness of these colours and maintain the balance of our physical and
emotional bodies, she developed de 12 colour meditation. Whereas I am not
going to go into details of how to do the 12 colour meditation here, I will
briefly expand on the principles and colours as they are the basis for the
technique for the 12 colour slow release Reiki pill.

Also known as the Mind-Body-Spirit Integration Meditation, the 12 color

meditation, simply and powerfully balances our mind, body and spirit
simultaneously. The 12 colours are divided into inner and outer colours. Each
color surrounds the next in layers and each layer is linked and works in
harmony with each other. They are:

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Inner Colours
- Expand from the center to fill all space within your body and just beyond the
skin in this order:

White - core life force energy. If there is no white, there is no life.

Violet - Spirit. Intuition, link to the source of all life.

Indigo - Facilitates communication between spirit and body via the senses.
Inner awareness of the physical body, link between physical and spiritual
realms.

Metallic copper - Governs the neurological and cardiovascular systems.

Metallic silver - Governs bones, teeth , tendons, muscles, cartilages and

nails.

Metallic gold - Governs the functions of all the organs, glands, soft tissues,
skin, hair, eyes.

Outer Colours
- Like a sea of colour, they flow from outside the body into its center, filling it
and enveloping it in layers in this order:

Yellow - Holds the vibration of internal alignment with that which brings you
the deepest sense of wellbeing. Spiritual integrity helps maintain the desire to
live.

Emerald Green - Supports the emotional body in matters of self-love, self-

worth and self-esteem.

Cyan - helps you speak your deepest truth, aligns your thoughts with your
heart.

Safire Blue - link between brain and mind, creative thinking, ideas,
spontaneity.

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Magenta - compassion, universal love.

Mother of Pearl - outermost field of the body, protective field.

The preparation of the 12 colour of slow release Reiki pill is just as simple as
the meditation:

1. Visualise a small Reiki pill, filled with unlimited, self generating amounts
of Reiki.
2. Just as you would visualise the colours filling your body in the meditation,
first visualise the 6 inner colours beaming from the center of the pill and
filling all the space inside it and then creating a layer of each colour from
the center of the pill to its edge, one at a time in the following order:
white, violet, indigo, metallic copper, metallic, silver, metallic gold.
3. Do the same for the outer colour, changing the direction of the colours
from the outside into the center of the pill, like an ocean, filling it and
enveloping it layer by layer with the outer colours in the following order:
yellow, emerald green, cyan, safire blue, magenta and mother of pearl.
4. Once all 12 colours are placed and evenly bright, insert Reiki symbols
inside it, if you feel inclined to do so. You can insert whichever symbol you
are drawn to at the time, and as many as you are guided to.
5. Ask your Reiki guides and masters your work with, and the Universe to
charge the pill with infinite amounts of Reiki and for it to release
continuously and gradually in just the right amount for the receiver's
highest good for the next 24 hours.
6. The pill is now ready! It looks very much like the energetic blueprint of a
healthy cell. Visualise it descending through the crown of the person into
the hara, just below the belly button, where it will slowly release Reiki and
boost each and every colour in their body enhancing their blueprint for
perfect health.

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 Picture of energetic blueprint of a cell from Allain Harriott -
Supercharging Quantum Touch

This process of visualisation is really quite brief and should take about a
minute or so. It gets even quicker as you practice it as the colours come in
instantly and promptly after a while. I like to use the slow release Reiki pill at
the end of a treatment and distant healing on other people but I also find it
invaluable for self healing, and a wonderful way to start the day with a healing
meditation which keeps on giving and healing through the day. I find it very
beneficial, try it and see what you think!

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Practicing Synchronicity in Reiki

By Patti Deschaine

Wikipedia defines Synchronicity like this: Synchronicity is the

occurrence of two or more events that appear to be meaningfully
related but not causally related. A simpler definition
is: synchronicity is a loving communication from the universe. If
you are reaching out with energy, prayer, or mediation, you can be assured the
universe will respond in kind. Communications arrive in the form of signs or
omens, be it a loving nudge from a higher power or daily guidance to point
you in the right direction. These can be large and life changing, or just the
universe's gentle way of expressing its sense of humor and letting you feel its
presence. In any case, you will want to take note of things that give you pause.

Use all of your senses. Listen for sounds in nature and on the land where you
live. Become aware of the breeze on your skin. Connect with trees and breathe
in their fresh scent. Watch for small creatures or birds and notice when they
show up for you. Send loving energy to the moon and the stars. Practice
awareness in your everyday activities and you will become more adept at
communicating with the Universe.

You may receive information directly or through channels such as

these:

Timing - universal timing always flows perfectly and influences the outcome
of everyday situations. Even a small change affects every interaction with
others. Notice the small nuances of your day, the people who cross your path

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and the way events unfold. Consider how your day might have gone differently
except for the gentle influence of universal timing.

Number sequences - particularly repeating ones, such as 11, 22, 33 on

digital clocks, license plates, or written communications. Numbers that have
special significance to you will often show up in your day. When this happens
pay attention to what you are doing or thinking about at that moment. There
may be a message for you there, though often it’s just the universe telling you
that it is aware of you! Have you found yourself glancing at the clock when it
reads 11:11 or 2:22 and had this happen often over time? If there is a number
that catches your attention, look up the corresponding page in your spiritual
reading material and see if there is something helpful there.

People who come into your life at critical points - It is said that when the
student is ready, the teacher appears. Just when you may be struggling with a
life changing decision, you connect with an old or new friend that offers
insight. The universe works through people as well as through nature and
other mediums. Be aware that you may not always like the message.
Sometimes the message compels us to let go of situations that no longer serve
our best interest. If you are getting messages you don’t understand or are
conflicted about, seek out a spiritual advisor or caring friend that can help you
work through the decision.

A written message on a billboard that resonates with you, special meaning

when applied to your life circumstance or a situation that has been worrying
you. A passing thought or fleeting image of someone. If you find yourself
thinking of someone for no apparent reason, perhaps you should reach out to
them. Messages can also come in the form of the words of a song that you hear
in passing or suddenly find yourself singing for no reason.

A knowing, when you have no previous experience with and no rational

explanation of how you came across the knowledge. Suddenly you simply
realize the answer.

Finding a feather at your feet on your afternoon walk means the universe is
paying attention and wants you to know that it sees the divine light in you.
Feathers can also represent angels and remind us of their presence.

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Animals very often carry communications from Spirit. If your cat or dog
crawls up into your lap for no apparent reason, ask yourself why. Animals are
sensitive to our feelings and can detect stress and even physical maladies.
Perhaps it's time to take a break for walk in nature or just spend some time in
play.

Synchronicity is very personal and the universe will communicate in ways that
are meaningful to you. Energy is interwoven with synchronicity. The more you
practice Reiki, the more aware you will be. Use Reiki and your guides in daily
meditation to increase your awareness.

A final word on synchronicity: everyone who seeks contact can effectively

communicate with the universe for wisdom and guidance. The key is to not be
distracted by worldly events and watch for subtle signs. Turn off your
television and social media apps and get out in nature. A higher calling awaits.

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Psychic Skills, the New Normal. How to Develop
Yours!

By Patti Deschaine

You may feel like you don’t have any psychic ability, but let’s think about that
for a minute. Just because you don’t see dead people, does not mean you are
not blessed with inner vision. There are many ways you can use your intuition.
Clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsentience, among them. Everyone has the
potential to use these gifts, though it does require time and continued effort.

First, consider the limitations you may have placed on yourself in childhood.
Often parents, teachers, and peers may have poked fun at your admission of
sight. Society is getting better at accepting metaphysical ideas but if you are in
my own generation, these things were frowned upon: promptly squashed and
hidden away, never to be spoken of again.

So in examining your intuitive nature, ask yourself: have I restricted or

blocked my intuitive nature? Take some time with this question. It may very
well take months or even years for you to develop or re-develop what you have
put consider effort into hiding from the world. This is a process, not an event,
and you are only beginning to realize your talents.

My own gift: I read energy. You may very well have a troop of ancestral
relatives following you around, and while I do not see spirits frolicking around
your head, I can tell you in a second if you have a gentle, positive aura or a

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dark, depressed one. I can tell what kind of a day you’re having before you
even open your mouth to tell me. During a Reiki treatment, I can “see” energy
blocks that cause you pain and discomfort, whether physical, mental or
spiritual. My intuition is spot on and I have come to rely on it. Like any other
talent, it has been developed over time.

Also, I have a tremendous connection with nature. I read trees and birds and
flowers. I read sunsets and the waves in the ocean. I am a part of mother
earth. I connect with spirit – the power of love and healing in this world and
other worlds. Can you relate? Do you see yourself in these words? Would you
like to?

I recently attended a business conference at a wonderful old hotel, nestled in

the valley of a gorgeous mountain in New Hampshire, for my day job. The
conference a committee had hired a psychic for the entertainment portion of
the meeting. Now, she does see dead people. That’s her gift. She went around
the room and did a number of readings for people. It was interesting, but what
I found fascinating was the reaction of the people gathered. Even though they
had no advance notice that there would be a psychic reading presentation,
they were open and interested. Sure, a few left. Supernatural energies scare
the heck out of many people. But I was pretty impressed with the crowd that
remained and their attitude of curiosity. For a typical gathering of business
people, they were surprisingly aware, even seeking, information. Of the
participants, I noticed some were wearing crystals and overheard a couple
discussing spiritual principles. Amazing!

Thankfully, the world and its opinions about energy and spiritual matters is
changing for the better. Allowing yourself to relax and become comfortable
with your own energetic skill set is the wave of the future.

Here are some ways you can explore and expand your psychic consciousness:

Watch for ways that the universe may be trying to communicate with you. Be
open and pay close attention, the communication will be subtle. Look for
repeating number sequences. 11:11 on November 11 is considered magical.
Perhaps you have seen a pattern like this. You may have your own favorite
number sequence that shows up regularly. What is going on at the moment it

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appears? What were you thinking about at the time? What is spirit trying to
tell you? Awareness is key.

Notice if you often see a certain animal in dreams, photos or in real life. When
you are out in nature, you may see a hawk, a rabbit, butterflies or
hummingbirds. This could be your totem, or spirit animal. Animal totems
assist us in understanding our purpose and creating a richer, fuller life. Look
your animal up on line and see what it represents in a metaphysical sense.

Develop your intuition with stones and crystals. Go to a crystal shop and
breathe in the energy there. Take your time picking out a stone that resonates
with you. Then take it home and sit quietly with it. Do this regularly and note
your impressions.

Take some classes or read books to expand your knowledge. There are so
many options to choose from: Reiki I, II and III, Shamanic Reiki, Violet Flame
Reiki, Karuna Reiki, Kundalini Reiki, Crystal Healing, Communicating with
Archangels, among them. If a class is not local to you, consider distance
learning. This is different than taking an on line course because it typically
includes one on one instruction. Do your research and be comfortable that the
instruction is legitimate and reputable.

As always, practice Reiki. Connect to energy daily, whenever you have a few
minutes or when spirit moves you. Send loving energy to the earth and its
creatures. You will be happier and more comfortable in the world when you
become a part of it in this manner.

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Reiki as a Vehicle for Telepathic Communication
By Lisa Rose Lodeski

Image by © Lisa Rose Lodeski

Imagine wanting to communicate with a loved one who is not able to

communicate at all. Now imagine your loved one is able to communicate
energetically, but not physically because of brain disfunction due to a stroke.
It’s a frustrating situation for both. In this article, I share with you, as Reiki
practitioners, the benefits of Reiki as a vehicle for telepathic communication
and intuitive guidance, all within a Distant Reiki Session.

Just as I finished listening to Stroke of Insight, by Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor (who
wrote about the benefits of Reiki she experienced during her own stroke
recovery), I received a request for a Distant Reiki Sessions from a friend of a
young man who had suffered a stroke. It had been months since – let’s call
him Paul – had the stroke and he remained bedridden, eyes closed, with little
reaction to life around him. His mother visited daily to care for him. Friends
and family also offered their support. I didn’t personally know this family; I’ve
never met them, and our contact was through email. I mention it as a
testament to those who may still wonder if Distant Reiki Sessions are as
effective as in-person session. They are. Of course, I consulted with Paul’s
higher-self for approval for the Reiki session. He pulled the Reiki and it flowed
with great force in our sessions together.

I knew that Distant Reiki Sessions would relax Paul’s body, clear energetic
blockages and balance the chakra system in support of self-healing. I also
knew that I would be able to communicate with Paul energetically, or through

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our guides, by including an intuitive guidance session within the Reiki session.
Although I’ve worked with incommunicable clients many times, I’m still
pleasantly surprised by the quick, clear communication I receive once I’m
“tapped-in”. Paul jumped at the chance to communicate telepathically with
me during the Reiki session. “Ok. He feels my vibe; he knows I can feel his. I
hear him and see images he projects to me as a way to talk”, I said to myself.
Our physical senses have a corresponding intuitive or psychic sense that
operates pretty much the same but without constraints. Clairsentience,
clairaudience, and clairvoyance were the three intuitive senses I engaged in
this case with a little claircognizance thrown into the mix. Your intuitive
senses need to be developed to do this type of work.

In my notes, I wrote, “Two chakras strong, full, powered-up; the heart and
root chakras. Root in survival mode. Heart energy overflowing beyond the
body.” In my third-eye, I saw the words “love, love, love”; “mom”; “anxiety”;
“messages”. There was an urgency to express love and gratitude to Mom. Paul
wanted her to know how much he appreciated her full-tilt love. “I hear you”, I
said out-loud. Scanning his body, I sensed the anxiety and frustration he felt
about his condition. Additional messages came in short spurts. Paul continued
to pull the Reiki as I steadily delivered it and scanned for information and
guidance. I intuitively saw his shoulder and neck area and the word
“discomfort”. His desire for more human touch registered with a specific
request for his hands, feet, legs and shoulders to be gently massaged. I could
feel sore spots turning into wounds on his shoulder blades where they touched
the bed. For a second or two, I felt nauseous and my stomach was upset. That
was empathic. Paul showed me that he had trouble putting thoughts together,
everything was scrambled in his brain, even his hearing was not functioning
normally. The information was downloaded to me quickly, as if he wanted to
get it all in before the connection was lost. He showed me how he sees;
shadowy with color moving left to right and light comes in waves. Yes. This
level of detail is possible.

So. My client ordered a Distant Reiki Session. Not an intuitive guidance

session which for me, as an intuitive, automatically comes through with each
session. Do I deliver the intuitive information, too, or just the report on the
energetic happenings as I detect them in the Reiki session? Reiki they
understand. But, communicate with the incommunicable? That type

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of information could cause some to flat-out run. Or label me as crazy. I
included the information in the report explaining that intuitive guidance often
accompanies Reiki and that, in fact, this session included telepathic
communication with Paul. They were more than pleased. Paul’s friend, who
hired me, responded and confirmed, in part, that all the problematic pressure
points I mentioned as causing discomfort were visible. Caregivers alleviated
physical stress on Paul’s body and the sores began to heal. Healing touch was
added, and Paul’s nausea was resolved. Several more sessions were requested
over a period of about a year. Each session was different, as you might expect.
Ways to stimulate brain activity with children’s puzzles, for example, were
communicated through guides during a subsequent session. Also, that while
the gatherings in his room by friends and family to recognize his birthday and
holidays with parties were appreciated by Paul, the noise and stimulation were
uncomfortable for his healing brain. There are more examples I could share,
but I believe I’ve illustrated my point for you.

I suggested the family read Stroke of Insight to better understand how they
could improve Paul’s healing environment, and they did. Several months and
a few Reiki sessions later, I received news that Paul had opened his eyes one
fine day and giggled. Imagine the joy experienced by he and his family.

Reiki and intuitive guidance simply pass through me as a vessel. We

practitioners are simply facilitators trying to facilitate at the highest possible
level. Here, I share in practical terms, how I facilitated communication for this
family with Reiki as the vehicle for telepathic communication.

After clearing my own energy with Reiki, I turned-on my recording app and
began the Distant Reiki Session using a proxy. Sometimes I use a pillow as a
proxy, sometimes I imagine the person on my Reiki table. I receive intuitive
guidance so quickly that I found I needed a tool to capture the details. I use
Quick Voice Pro, an app on my Apple devices, and transcribe the recordings to
a Reiki Report emailed to the client right afterward. I first scan the body
noting areas that will require extra attention. I send Reiki and while at each
chakra, I note changes in Reiki delivery, adjusting as necessary, and I “tune-
in” to gather information about what is happening in each chakra and gather
corresponding guidance on why it’s so. For example, Paul’s heart chakra
energy was full and spilling out way beyond the body. It was, by far, the

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heaviest energy in the system. I worked to balance the energy within the
chakra itself and in alignment with the other chakras. Intuitively, I learned the
heart chakra energy was spilling over as an attempt by Paul to communicate
the tremendous amount of love and gratitude he felt for everyone who lovingly
cared for him. Other forms of communication were impossible due to the
stroke. I went through each chakra and was able to provide information on the
whats and whys of his energetic situation.

With this type of session, I tend to work in layers. Scan, fill, release, fill, scan,
clear the aura, scan, fill, release, scan, and so on until I sense all the chakras
are mov’in and groo’vin as best is possible in one session and the Reiki sends
the signal to close the session. After closing and cleansing my own energy
field, I sit down to listen to my notes and write my report.

The question I’m asked most often about blending Reiki with Intuition is:
How do I know if the messages I’m receiving are coming from the guides or
directly from the client vs. my own thinking or imagination? My answer is
this. When the information is coming directly from the person/guides, it is
specific. An image of sore spot on the skin. A voice that says, “discomfort on
my lower back from pressure at that point”. It will likely also correspond with
the hot/cold light/heavy Reiki energy flowing from your hands. Also, the
guidance wasn’t in your head until the guides dropped it there for you to
intuitively experience. It will be a brand new piece of info. When your mind is
trying to “help”, there is usually a lot of “figuring out” going on. Maybe even
questioning, analyzing, rationalizing. That info, you can’t trust. The accurate
information comes through simply and directly. Even in snippets. Clarity
comes from regularly exercising your intuitive abilities and having a personal
language of signs and symbols that acts as shorthand (for those under 30, that
would be like emoticons ;-)) for understanding what’s being received. Second,
you will likely experience clairaudience in a voice that isn’t your own. You’ll be
able to have a full or partial conversation. In this case, I had telepathic
conversations. “What may I share with your family so they are able to better
care for you?” The answer came in a male voice as list of items. If you aren’t
sure of what you received as a “hit” of intuitive guidance, ask for it to be
delivered again so you may clearly understand. It will come. If you’re
struggling, Stop. Ask a different question or ask the same question in a new
way.

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It’s important to always pass along the information and suggestions received
for the family with a qualifier suggesting that they check with the health care
provider before implementing any changes in care. We are not doctors or
healthcare workers but rather energy workers and message deliverers. It’s
important to be clear about that fact. Crystal clear.

It’s also important to maintain a neutral, unattached, observer-mode position

when working with intuition. Neutral facilitates the flow of accurate, objective
information. The minute you become emotionally involved, and start hoping
and wishing and feeling this or that, you’ve contaminated the process. And,
your information will not be as clear or accurate as when you simply download
and deliver.

What I would like for people to know, and the reason I am writing this article,
is that telepathic communication and intuitive guidance are possible, even
probable, within a Reiki Session. And, developing the ability to deliver
accurate guidance and information or messages for the incommunicable
brings relief and joy not only for the client but for everyone involved with the
care of an individual. Even though it seems impossible to communicate, it’s
not. They are in there. The spirit lives. Reiki relaxes the body and mind and
spirit to the point that the healing can progress and also so subtle forms of
communication may be delivered energetically, telepathically, or as an inner-
knowing to benefit the person receiving Reiki.

Thank you for reading all the way to the bottom. I appreciate you!

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Hone Your Intuition with Reiki
By Sue Wang

At its essence, Reiki is about giving peace and love to others. The release,
relaxation contributes to healing of the body and mind. For me, this beautiful
energy also brings the gift of intuition, information from helpers and angels. It
enriches the work within ourselves and with a client.

I had experienced the magic brought on by the high vibration of Reiki when I
was being attuned for Level One. I heard “Hello, Mommy!” as my teacher
worked over my head. It was Jonah, a newborn I lost sixteen years ago. I had
communed with him only once when I was in trance with a hypnotherapist.
Others in the room for the attunement also felt his vibe. Reiki opened a
channel for us, and I have been able to communicate with Jonah ever since. As
my Reiki training progressed, this soul revealed he is one of my healing
guides.

Over time, I have integrated my intuition into the work as a Reiki Master. The
connection with guides offer valuable information and has been a great tool
for me. I remove cords, entities, decipher internal dynamics, with positive
feedback from clients. It is a gift to be shared.

Here is how I approach it.

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Set intentions for Reiki receiver’s healing. This dedicates the treatment
for the client’s benefit. Let her know you may get insight from guides that can
help with the intended healing process. This keeps the messages relevant to
the topic at hand.

Be open to your perceptions, in images, sounds, smells, words,

ideas, and/or sensations when you invoke Reiki.Symbolic or
literal, they can reveal energy patterns or inner dynamics. In my
earlier Reiki work, I used to ignore the images that came to my head. With
encouragement from my Reiki teacher, who happened to be a medium, I
accepted the information as a bonus to help with treatments. For the client,
the insight provides an affirming way to consider the health issue or crisis.
The acknowledgement of internal dynamics can bring about conscious release
of what no longer serves a purpose. It empowers the client.

Ask for meaning of message if it’s unclear. As you get comfortable

with working with intuition, integrate the messages with what
chakras represent. It is a two-way communication when working with
guides. We can ask for clarifications. For example, while treating a client’s
swollen wrist, a ball of sticky dough was shown to me at the second chakra. It
was removed. The client could not think of the dough’s significance when I
mentioned it. I asked guides for explanation, and it was revealed the client
have a female yeast problem, which resonated with her. I mentioned eating
less bread, and she said it was one of her goals. Yeast or candida was related to
inflammation –the guides offered another way to help with the wrist and
overall wellbeing.

Another time, a client set the intention of relaxation and bringing new
business. As I worked on her second chakra, on power relationship with
others, I was offered an image of a little girl with an ax hacking hard at a tree
stump. I told her about it afterward and her face lit up. When she was four, a
neighbor’s boy took an ax to her head and she had to go to the hospital. She
had not thought of the incident since. The treatment brought up her anger and
power issues. Our work released some deep-seated fears she was holding. She
felt lighter after the Reiki session. Next day, she had a great conversation with
a potential client.

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Believe that Reiki is high vibration energy and love. It does not attract
negative entities, as some practitioner may wonder. Before I give a treatment,
I ground myself and ask for Archangel Michael’s protection for extra
assurance. This way I can be free and open to receive information. If you sense
something negative or untruthful, invoke AA Michael and ask him to clear the
room of energy that doesn’t serve you and client’s highest good.

Relax and discern. As you open yourself to the Reiki and guides, the
information will flow. How can you tell the information is from healing
guides? Its tone and content is positive, supportive, and compassionate. It
brings peace and comfort, which is the goal for giving Reiki. If you are getting
something else, like judgment and absolutes, be sure it’s not ego-based.

Always check if the messages resonate with client. If not, surrender to

the moment. We are the conduit, not the source. Be mindful that this is not
about you, your performance as an intuitive or healer. There is no right or
wrong information when you offer them with the goal of helping. Sometimes it
may not immediately ring a bell with the client. You can only plant the seed
and wish her a good outcome.

Go ahead, and ask for assistance from helpers, angels, and guides while you
practice Reiki. Explore the possibilities with yourself and clients. This takes
the healing art of Reiki to another level, and makes the work more meaningful
for the practitioner and receiver.

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The Power of the Violet Flame in Reiki Healing

By Haripriya Suraj

If you have practised Reiki for a sufficiently long time, you will know that
there are some problems and patterns that are highly stubborn. These could
be physical, mental or emotional issues.

Often, just channelling Reiki is enough. The energy manages to set things
right over time and brings the body back into a state of harmony and balance.
However, there are some kinds of blocks that are highly stubborn and almost
tend to resist any kind of an intervention. Such blocks could be compared with
water pipes that are blocked due to obstructions of any kind. In such pipes,
there is no way the water can flow freely until the block is removed.

In cases of stubborn patterns, the energy is like the water that is unable to
flow freely until the block (physical/emotional/mental) is cleared from the
energy field.

In such cases, the violet flame is a powerful tool that can come to our aid. The
Violet Flame is associated with the seventh ray of spiritual light. It is said that,
in the past, the power of the violet flame was known only to a few Ascended
Masters and other Higher Beings. But in the New Age of today, its power is
being made available to all those who are ready to work with it. Saint Germain

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is the Ascended Master responsible for making the power of the violet flame
available to the world today.

The power of the violet flame ensures that it not only absorbs energetic
patterns and debris from the aura, but it also transmutes them into light.

This technique of healing with the violet flame is particularly effective after
one is attuned to the Master Degree. However, it can fetch results after other
degrees as well (depending on how deeply connected the healer is to energy
work). Many people who go on to do the Master Degree are highly sensitive to
energy and they can literally play around with energy to heal! So, if you
resonate with the idea of using the violet flame to heal stubborn patterns
in yourself or others, here is how you can go about it.

1. Before you begin, request Archangel Michael to protect you. You can say
something like, " Dear Archangel Michael, as I prepare to do this healing
work, please surround me in your golden light and please protect me.
Thank you"
2. Then call upon Archangel Raphael. You can say something like," Dear
Archangel Raphael, please assist me as I work towards healing these
blocks. Please help me to remove and clear these blocks from my (or
client's) energy field. Thank you"
3. Call upon Saint Germain. You can say, "Dear Ascended Master, Saint
Germain, please help me work and heal using the power of the violet
flame. Thank you"
4. Take three deep breaths and prepare yourself for the healing.
5. Invoke the Violet Flame, "Dear Violet Flame, please receive all these
blocks that I am going to pour into you and transmute them into pure
divine light."
6. Imagine a violet fire burning in front of you. If imagining is difficult, you
can also use a violet coloured candle and look at its flame as the violet
flame.
7. Open up the fingers of your hand/hands.
8. If you wish to, imagine them being extended so they can reach the block
easily.
9. Sense the energetic block in the body and start scooping it out with your
fingers.

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10. As you scoop it out pour the energetic debris into the violet flame. If you
are using a candle, you will pour the debris over the visible flame of the
candle.
11. As you pour the debris into the violet flame, you can visualise it being
transmuted into light.
12. Do this process for as long as you feel like. Once you feel you have cleared
enough for one session, you can stop.
13. Once you decide to stop, express your gratitude to the Violet Flame and to
Saint Germain. It could go like, " Dear Violet Flame and Ascended Master
Saint Germain, please accept my gratitude for your assistance during this
healing session. Thank you, thank you, thank you."
14. Now visualise the violet flame turning off. If you are using a candle, put it
off.
15. Proceed to do a full body healing with Reiki, paying particular attention to
the area that was treated with the violet flame. While treating that
area, visualise it being flooded with Reiki. Also, visualise it being whole
and healed.
16. Once you are done with the full body healing, express your gratitude to
Reiki, Archangel Michael, Archangel Raphael and other higher beings you
may have called upon to assist you with healing.
17. Drink lots of water and relax.

Note:

1. Keep in mind that blocks that require the power of the violet flame may
take time to heal. The bigger the block, the more the time. So, you might have
to use the violet flame continuously for some sessions to achieve a full
healing. This process can go on for a few days, a few months and
occasionally even years.

2. This is a very high level of energy work and it can sometimes be followed
by a healing crisis. It is recommended that you work with this only if you are
very comfortable with energy work and can support yourself in the event of
a healing crisis.

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Deep Cleansing with the Violet Flame

By Haripriya Suraj

The Violet Flame is a magnificent healing tool. Not only does it help with
transmuting blocks into light, but it also acts as a source of strength,
protection, and power. It can be very helpful during those moments when we
feel weak, low on energy, fatigued, anxious, fearful etc. It can help us feel
stronger in all ways- physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Keep in mind that the Violet Flame brings about deep and intense healing. It
would be wise to use it only when you feel the need for deeper healing and
cleansing. At most other times, it would suffice to stick with gentler energies
such as Reiki and pink light. As always, you must trust your intuition and
work with violet energy only if and when you feel guided to.

Here are some ways in which you can invoke the Violet Flame and
heal from its energies.

1. Energy Companion

If you are going through a stressful period in life, request the violet flame to
stay beside you like a gentle healing companion. All you need is to have it
beside you. Nothing more. Its radiance will emit powerful energy and help you
relax and heal. For this, you just have to request the energy in a few words

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like- “Dear Violet Flame, Please stay by my side and have me enveloped in
your radiant light. Thank you.”

2. Violet Flame Bath

If you feel unwell or drained of energy, request violet light to wash over you
from head to toe. Lie still for a few moments and allow the energy to work on
you. Feel it purging your energy field of impure energies. Feel every cell in
your body lighting up with health and brimming with fresh new energy.
Alternately, you may visualise a huge violet flame in front of you. Step into
this energy field and allow yourself to be bathed in a shower of healing violet
light. Spend as much time in this energy shower as you feel guided to and then
step out.

3. Healing with the Breath

You can use your breath as a means to breathe in violet light into any part of
your body or energy field. For instance, if you wish to heal a block in your
heart chakra, as you breathe in, visualise violet light flowing right into your
heart chakra and healing the block. Similarly, you can breathe in violet light
into any part of your body that is not in good health. And as you breathe out,
release all toxic energies from that part of your body. Spend a few moments
doing this breathing exercise. Alternately, pause to inhale violet light as and
when you remember to.

4. Violet Candle Meditation

Light a violet coloured candle and look into its flame for five minutes or so.
You do not have to do anything or say anything. Just looking into its flame is
meditative and brings about deep cleansing. You can also have a violet candle
burning in your vicinity while you lie down and relax requesting the energy to
work on you as needed. Additionally, lighting a violet candle can help
everyone who is yet to develop their visual skills. As you perform the above
exercises, having a violet candle near you will help you connect with its energy
easily.

As you work with the violet flame, please keep the following in mind:

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1. The Violet Flame can bring about intense healing and cause toxins to be
released from the system. This can make you grumpy and fatigued if you
do not take care. Whenever you work with the violet flame, ensure you
keep yourself hydrated by consuming water frequently. Water helps to
flush out toxins from the system.
2. Practise Reiki alongside using the Violet Flame. Reiki being gentle will
help to balance the body’s energies and induce a deep state of relaxation,
thereby creating fertile ground for healing.
3. Stay grounded. The more we work with higher energies, the more
important it becomes for us to stay rooted to the Earth. Get outside in
nature, talk to friends and family, laugh, have fun, walk around the block,
do house hold work and devote enough time to all Earthly activities. If this
balance is not maintained, our system will be overloaded with higher
energies and can cause more problems than benefit. And that is not what
we are aiming for. So, stay balanced!

Love and Light to you!

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Reiki and Candle Healing

By Haripriya Suraj

Candles are magical instruments that can serve us well in our efforts to heal.
Candle light lends a soft loving touch to healing sessions. Candles can also be
programmed to send healing energy. If you practise Reiki regularly, candles
automatically tune into your intentions and do not require any programming.
If you have been irregular with practice, it is recommended that you program
your candles so you get more effective results.

There are countless ways to include candles in your healing work. Here are a
few ideas that may be of help. You can of course get creative and build on
these ideas in a way that suits your personal style.

Homes of Love and Light

Burn a white or yellow candle at home every day.

You can do this when you are cleaning, cooking or just unwinding after a day’s
work. The intention is to allow the energy of the candle light to flood your
home and turn it into a haven of love and light. Candle light has the power to
transform lower energies and invite higher energies into your home.

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Reiki Self Healing

You can light violet and green coloured candles when you practise self healing
with Reiki. Both green and violet have the power to bring about deep healing.
Violet absorbs and transmutes any toxins that are released during the process
of healing. Green facilitates healing and repair.

Emotional Healing

When you find yourself in emotional turmoil, light a pink and a white candle
and sit in front of them. Pink is the colour of love. Looking at the flame of a
pink candle can help heal the heart and ease its pain. White candles can help
you reclaim your power and feel strong. You can also place pink and white
candles in your vicinity while healing yourself with Reiki.

Distance Healing

Candles can help when we need to send continuous healing to a person, cause
or situation. Examples of this would include people who are unwell, global
crises such as natural disasters, areas inflicted with war and violence or to
Planet Earth in general. Light a white, pink or yellow candle, draw the
symbols of your choice over it and request that the candle sends Reiki to the
intended recipient, cause or place as it burns.

The more you work with candles, the more you tend to fall in love with their
healing energies! There are no rigid rules and you cannot make mistakes with
candle healing. Ultimately, all light is one. Experiment with a variety of
candles in both Reiki and non-Reiki situations and do whatever resonates
most with you!

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Angels in Reiki Practice and Life

By Haripriya Suraj

The angels are among my best friends! The love I share with them is pure,
sweet, unconditional and comforting.

My connection with the angels began a decade back, when they helped me
cope with the passing on of my grandmother and helped remove a lot of fear
and dark energy from my environment.

Thereafter, I have communicated with the angels at crucial moments in my

life and expressed my deepest feelings to them. Whenever I could not share
my feelings with human beings, I called upon these celestial beings and
poured my heart out to them. And the best part is they always listened. Not
only did they listen, but they also responded with unconditional love by
sending help in the form of people or altered circumstances.

My connection with them deepened around the time that I decided to start
teaching Reiki.

I was walking through a bookstore when my eyes happened to fall on the

book “Healing with the Angels” by Doreen Virtue. I was instantly attracted to
this book. Though a part of me really wanted that book, another part of me
told me to wait for some time before reading it. So, I decided to wait.

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A couple of months after I received the Master Degree attunement, I was
guided to a workshop on “Healing with the Angels”. I also went on to read the
book “Healing with the Angels” that I had seen at the bookstore. This was a
period in life when I struggled to establish a Reiki Practice in circumstances
that pushed me past my comfort zone. Doing the workshop and learning more
about the angels was a significant milestone in my life. After doing this
workshop, my connection with the angels deepened even further. They helped
me set up my Reiki Practice. They also helped me face all the challenges that
came along with choosing this path. They paved the way by helping me release
and heal several patterns that were no longer serving me so I could be a better
teacher myself.

As I went about establishing my Reiki practice, my connection with the angels

became so strong that they are a part of everything I do today, including Reiki.
I share all my ideas and feelings with them and they help me by working
quietly behind the scenes.

Listed below are some aspects of my life, of which the angels form an integral
part. If something resonates with you, know that the angels are trying to reach
you through this piece of writing and wish to connect with you :-)

The Angels in Reiki Healing

The angels add a divine touch to Reiki healings and if you like the idea, you
can try it yourself to see how it feels.

In my case, I often take the assistance of the angels when I do a Reiki healing,
be it for others or for my own self. When I do a Reiki healing for someone, I do
an Angel Card Reading prior to the healing session and request those angels
who would be able to assist the client to step forward with their messages. I
place the angel cards in the healing room and request the angels to help the
client heal in the best possible way. Doing an angel card reading also helps me
understand the root cause of a client’s issue and thereby helps me offer
guidance along with the Reiki healing.

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The Angels in Reiki Attunements

The angels are present wherever healing work happens. So, it is only natural
for them to be present during every Reiki attunement happening in the
world!

During a Reiki attunement, I also request all those angels who would be of
maximum help to the person receiving the attunement to step forward. I then
go on to pick angel cards intuitively. I place all the angel cards in the
attunement room, thereby enabling the person receiving the attunement to
receive energies and blessings specific to him or her.

Healing Stubborn Blocks with the Angels

Often, it so happens that an underlying issue needs a deep healing through a

conscious intervention before Reiki can balance stuck energies in specific
locations of the energy field. In such cases, the angels can be of great
assistance in helping us heal those underlying issues.

Whenever there are stubborn blocks to be healed, I invoke the angels

(especially Archangels Michael and Raphael) and ask for their assistance in
healing those blocks. If the energy seems to be stuck because of etheric cords
between people, I request Archangel Michael to step forward and cut the
cords. Once the cords are cut, the Reiki healing continues as usual and the
area where the cords were cut is filled with Reiki. Once an area is healed fairly
well with Reiki, I request Archangel Raphael to surround the area in his
emerald green light in order to heal any residues that may be present.

Healing Personal Issues with the Angels

The best part about connecting with the angels is that we can share
everything about our lives with them, without fear of being judged or
ridiculed!

Whenever something bothers me, I write or type a letter to the angels and
express my feelings to them. I know they listen each time because
immediately after writing the letter, I feel a sense of peace. I feel deeply that

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the issue is now taken care of and I just have to let go and relax. And the issue
is always taken care of and help from the angelic kingdom comes in varied
ways!

The Angels as Our Friends

From my work with the angels, I have realised that the angels are absolutely
unconditional beings who accept and love us exactly as we are. We don’t have
to pretend or strive to be different to receive their love. Not only do they
accept us as we are, but they also help us heal our lives in the most magical of
ways. They help us see and appreciate the divinity within us, even when we
feel poorly about ourselves. The angels are my best friends because I can be
myself with them! I can talk to them like I talk to a friend and expect their
unconditional support and love.

The angels can be your friends too and assist in every area of your life. They
can help you with your Reiki practice, they can guide you as you practise self
healing or go about healing others, they can comfort you when you feel low
and they can be by your side at all times. All you need to do is just ask. Ask
and they will be there. And you will be surprised to find that they are among
the sweetest of friends you could ever have! Angelic blessings to you. :-)

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Using Reiki with Other Healing Tools

By Angie Webster

I write frequently about the many ways to use Reiki in your everyday life. The
uses are endless. There is actually nothing you can't apply intention and Reiki
to. There are many other useful healing tools we can make use of throughout
our day which Reiki energy can boost the effectiveness of, even if we don't use
these methods in a professional Reiki practice.

Once you begin to develop your understanding of the fact that we are literally
immersed in the Universal Energy that supports all life, you begin to
understand that we are actually always interacting with it. It is within us and
all around us. It is within and all around everything and everyone we
encounter. Recognizing this allows us to begin to interact with this Universal
Energy and the healing energy it holds in every situation.

Here are a few other healing tools you can use Reiki with during your everyday
life and some interesting ways to use them. Enjoy.

1. Healing/medicinal herbs or teas. Prior to using an herb to assist with

healing during an illness, send Reiki to it for a minute or two, just as you
would to bless food you were about to eat. Ask for the greatest good and send
your intention/prayer.

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Herbs can be seen as representing the Earth, so you may wish to offer a
moment of thanks to the Earth for the healing plants she offers us. If you are
having them in hot tea, you may also thank the water, the fire which heats it,
the air which lifts the warm steam to your nostrils, making them feel so
comforted and perhaps opening them when they are congested. Remember to
thank Reiki as well, which is the life force energy which supports all of it and
brings healing energy to you.

You may also find benefit in making herbal pouches or sachets to either wear
or to place around your home. Their healing energy is amazing and they smell
so divine! Rosemary, lavender, sage or rose are wonderful to bring a feeling of
blessing, serenity and protection. Whatever you are using herbs for, offer
them Reiki first and their benefits will increase.

2. Essential Oils. When you buy a bottle of essential oils, or when you are
blending essential oils with a carrier oil, you can boost its beneficial properties
by sending it Reiki for a couple minutes. Ask Reiki to work for the greatest
good, as always.

A nice way to further use Reiki with essential oils is to apply a drop or two of
an essential oil in a carrier oil, such as sesame, olive or jojoba oil, to your
hands prior to doing your self Reiki treatment. You could also choose an oil
that is good for anointing, such as frankincense, sandalwood or myrrh (use in
a base oil, never alone), and touch a drop to each foot, hand and chakra point
after your morning bath or shower, asking that each work that day in the
purest possible Divine light.

3. Crystals and stones. The healing properties of any stone or crystal can
be greatly magnified by sending Reiki to the stone. You can use Reiki with
crystals and stones for a variety of purposes. Reiki can be used to cleanse the
stone, to set an intention for the stone and charge it, you can even program a
stone to release Reiki on its own, as needed, whenever it is for the greatest
good.

Reiki grids using crystals have benefitted many, but very simple uses such as
charging a crystal with Reiki and keeping it in your pocket, on your desk or
nightstand is very useful as well. You can also write a concern on a piece of

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paper or draw a picture of something you are trying to work on, if you like.
Then place one or more Reiki charged crystals on top of the paper, asking that
they assist with the issue. I also always ask the assistance of my guides and
Mother Mary. If you use this process, be prepared to let go of the issue after
you set the intention and prayer. It may take time to resolve. But the process is
very beneficial and can be useful for emotional issues, in particular.

Sending Reiki to medications and homeopathic remedies, or flower essences

is also very beneficial. I find that herbs, essential oils, crystals and flower
essences all have a very particular vibration all their own. I can feel their
unique life force energies quite strongly and I enjoy honoring that with
gratitude as part of the healing process. Tune in and notice the ways we are
surrounded with life force! Honor it and embrace your ability to heal.

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Reiki and Crystals

By Taryn Walker

While traditional Reiki doesn't involve crystals, over the years many
practitioners discovered that crystals work beautifully with Reiki. This is why
you’ll often see crystal healing taught by Reiki teachers.

There are many ways to use crystals during a Reiki session. Here are a few
guidelines based on my own experience with crystal healing.

1. When choosing crystals, let yourself be guided by your intuition. You’ll

know which crystals are right for you or the person you’re working with.
Always trust your gut feeling. If you’re not able to fully trust your intuition
become knowledgeable on which crystals are beneficial according to the
chakra system you use. This will give you a crystal for each chakra, thereby
covering the different vibratory levels of a person. Clear quartz is a good
default crystal that can be used generally.

2. Get to know your crystals by holding them while meditating and tapping
into their wisdom. Use the distance symbol to connect with a particular crystal
and notice the unique qualities of the crystal by the sensations you feel and the
insights you receive during meditation.

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3. Before and after a crystal healing session clear your crystals simply by
holding them one by one in your left hand and drawing the power symbol over
them with your right hand, offering each crystal the opportunity to connect
with Reiki, just as you would with a person.

4. Never use crystals during a Reiki session without prior consent from the
receiver. Always talk about what the session involves and show the person the
crystals you’ll be using. Sometimes a client has an intuitive aversion to a
crystal and this should be respected. You can even let the person receiving
healing choose their crystals for the session.

5. During the session crystals can be placed on particular areas of the body,
such as over an organ or on the chakras. Let the receiver’s response to Reiki
guide your placement of crystals. Removing a crystal is also intuitive but is
often guided by a noticeable response from the receiver such as a big sigh.

6. The distance symbol can be used throughout the session to facilitate a

deeper connection to the crystals being used. The power and
mental/emotional healing symbol can also be used over the crystals just like
in an ordinary Reiki session. As always with Reiki don’t try to do anything.
Simply establish the connection to Reiki, place crystals as needed and let the
person respond naturally. That response is felt as the different sensations in
your hands, which helps to guide the experience.

Stay connected to your crystals by meditating with them often. Honour them
by keeping them in a special place such as on a sacred altar or in comfortable
pouches. Let yourself be humbled by what they have to teach.

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About the Authors

Patti Deschaine is a traditionally trained Usui Reiki Master

and owner of Maja Energy Works and Reiki Healing. She
resides and practices in Wilmington, NC. She enjoys all
types of Reiki and particularly loves using Reiki on animals.
Patti can be found at
http://majaenergyworksandreikihealing.com and
https://www.facebook.com/MajaEnergyWorks.

Haripriya is a Reiki Master, Angel Healer, and Spiritual

Teacher. She was drawn to Reiki right from her childhood
and Reiki went on to become part of her life’s purpose. Reiki
is her constant companion from which she derives peace
and contentment. After reaping the fruits of Reiki practice
in her life, she was inspired to spread the joy of Reiki. She is
the founder of Aananda Holistic Center where she conducts
as well as teaches Reiki and Angel Healing. Haripriya
resides in Bangalore, India. Reach Haripriya at
aanandaholistic@gmail.com and at Aananda Holistic
Center on Facebook.

Angie Webster is a freelance writer, Reiki Master Teacher

and meditation teacher. She lives in central Illinois with her
husband and her cat. She incorporates yoga, meditation,
healthy food, Reiki and spiritual practice to guide and heal
her body, mind and life. Reiki and a healthy lifestyle
contributed to her recovery after a 20-year struggle with
neurological and other health issues. She comes out the
other side with a new perspective on life and now seeks to
empower others, reminding them of their own healing
abilities. You can follow her at:
http://naturalholisticlife.wordpress.com,
https://www.facebook.com/HolisticSpirituality,
http://www.serenityenergyhealing.com/

Ananya is an Usui and Karmic Reiki Teacher and is also

certified in Magnified Healing. She teaches and reads the
Akashic Records, Oracle, Tarot and Angel cards. She is
highly aura sensitive and gifted with claircognizant
abilities. She lives in Bangalore, India. Ananya can be
reached at http://www.zinoathensreiki.com/ and via her
email address zinoathens@gmail.com.

Lisa Rose Lodeski is an Usui and Karuna® Reiki Master

practicing and teaching in California and Hawaii, and by
distance around the world. She is also an Intuitive and Soul
Coach. Lisa Rose is preparing to launch an online class,
Awaken Your Natural Intuition. To get in touch with Lisa
Rose or to learn more about this class, visit her
websitewww.trulyliving.net.

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Sunetra Dasgupta is a Reiki Teacher. She is emotionally
attached to Reiki as she feels, when she was nowhere, Reiki
came to rescue her. She heals and teaches Traditional (Usui)
Reiki, Karmic Reiki, Karuna® Reiki, Soulmate Reiki, Fusion
Reiki, Wagle Reiki, Angel Reiki, Tiger Reiki, Lavender
Flame Reiki, Magnified Healing, Akashic Records, Access
Consciousness, Aura Brushing, Cord Cutting,
Hypnotherapy, Past Life Regression, EFT, Psychic Surgery,
Angel and Tarot Card Reading. She is also an Angel
whisperer. She lives in India and can be followed on her
Reiki Page: Soniele Daniel Reiki
https://www.facebook.com/SunnyDReikiPractice.

From an investment banker to a lifecoach, writer and

speaker, Ashwini’s journey has been phenomenal. After
doing her MBA in finance and working for 8 years in
investment banking Ashwini discovered her life purpose and
decided to make a choice to be a lifecoach, motivational
speaker and a spiritual teacher. Ashwini is a master teacher
of Usui Reiki, Violet Flame healing, Angelic healing along
with Karuna® Reiki, Excalibur Reiki, Soulmate Reiki,Twin
Flame Reiki, Akashic Records and Mother Kwan Yins
Lavender Flame healing. Ashwini is also a hypnotherapist,
an angel card and tarot reader as well as a teacher and
conducts workshops on Law of Attraction, Gratitude, Vision
Boards and Angels, Unicorns, Dragons.
Ashwini has set up 2 concerns – Urjahealers for energy
based services and ‘Unicorninsight’ for motivational and
soft skills training. Reach out to Ashwini at
urjahealers@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/urjahealers, facebook.com/unicor
ninsight
Website: www.unicorninsight.com

Taryn Walker is a travelling Reiki Master Teacher who

wishes to inspire people to realise that they are miraculous!
She believes that Reiki can reveal our natural ability to heal
ourselves and this empowers us to take responsibility for
our lives. She works a lot with distant Reiki and loves the
way it allows people to experience the illusion of separation.
Taryn is grateful for being able to connect with her Reiki
clients even while travelling. She usually lives on a little
island in Thailand, where she practices and teaches Reiki,
but finds ‘home’ wherever she is. Taryn enjoys yoga, nature,
creating art, cooking and finding magic in “ordinary”
places. Follow her here: http://www.reikicure.org,
http://www.facebook.com/alchemyhealing,
http://bit.ly/reikialchemyoutube and http://reiki-
alchemy.com/.

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Isabela do Val Santana has been practising Reiki since
2000. She is a Reiki Master teacher, Reflexologist,
Aromatherapist , private Yoga instructor and Massage
Practitioner in Vancouver, Canada. Her passion for
complementary and alternative medicine led her to pursue a
MSc Complementary Therapy: Bodywork at University of
Westminster, London UK, which looked into ways of
integrating complementary and alternative therapies into
our current orthodox medicine for the greater benefit of
public healthcare. Energy medicine is her primary focus
and Reiki is part of her daily routine at home, at work and
at every opportune moment. Isabela can be reached through
her facebook page Reiki Yoga Integrated Bodyworks and
email santanaisabela@rocketmail.com.

Sue Wang is a Reiki Master who hones the gift of intuition

and energy healing through Reiki. She is also a
psychological astrologer and writer. Sue thrives on helping
healers and others to live their essence, relax, rebalance as
they embark on the Hero’s Journey of life. Her memoir on
healing from a chronic illness and bereavement via the
mind, body, and spirit will be published late 2015. Sue
teaches Reiki, gives distant and in-person treatments,
astrological readings from Boulder area, Colorado. Visit her
at www.Connect2Self.com and www.facebook.com/c2self.

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