Reiki
Cho Ku Rei
Place the power of the universe here
Cho Ku Rei is the first and most fundamental symbol in Usui Reiki, a spiral symbol used to focus and amplify healing energy. Its name is often translated as 'Place the power of the universe here' or 'God and humanity becoming one'.
Shop Cho Ku Rei PendantsWhat it Means
The Cho Ku Rei symbol acts as a power switch for Reiki energy, amplifying the flow of universal life force. The coil of the spiral represents the gathering and concentration of energy, while the central line grounds it into the physical. It is used to increase the power of healing sessions, to cleanse spaces of negative energy, to protect, and to seal healing work once complete.
History & Origins
Cho Ku Rei is one of the original symbols taught in the Usui System of Natural Healing, developed by Mikao Usui in Japan in the early 20th century. Usui is said to have received the symbols during a 21-day meditation retreat on Mount Kurama. The symbol has since spread worldwide with the global growth of Reiki practice and is one of the most widely recognised healing symbols in contemporary spiritual practice.
Wearing the Cho Ku Rei
Wearing Cho Ku Rei is an invitation for healing energy to flow, a constant activation of the universal life force that surrounds and sustains you.