Reiki symbols serve as sacred keys that unlock specific frequencies of healing energy, with each symbol carrying unique vibrational qualities that enhance and direct the flow of universal life force energy. The first symbol, Cho Ku Rei, acts as a power symbol that amplifies the strength of Reiki energy and can be used to increase or decrease the flow as needed during treatments. The second symbol, Sei He Ki, works specifically with mental and emotional healing, helping to bring balance to the subconscious mind and release negative thought patterns. The third symbol, Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen, transcends time and space, making it the primary tool for sending Reiki healing across any distance to people, situations, or even past and future events. These symbols are traditionally kept sacred and revealed only to students during their Reiki attunements, where they receive the energetic transmission that activates their ability to use them. In distance healing, practitioners begin by creating a sacred space and entering a meditative state, then visualize or draw the Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen symbol to establish an energetic bridge to the recipient. The practitioner may use a photograph, written name, or simply hold the recipient in their mind’s eye while activating the distance symbol. Once the connection is established, they can perform a complete Reiki treatment as if the person were physically present, using all hand positions and additional symbols as guided. Many practitioners create a proxy using a pillow, teddy bear, or their own body to represent the distant recipient, making the treatment more tangible. The effectiveness of distance healing demonstrates that Reiki energy operates beyond the limitations of physical space, working through the quantum field that connects all beings. Recipients often report feeling the energy at the exact time of the distant session, experiencing warmth, relaxation, or emotional shifts. Distance healing can be scheduled for specific times or sent to be received whenever the recipient is most open and receptive. Practitioners may also use the symbols to send Reiki to future events, helping to create positive outcomes, or to past situations for healing and integration. The combination of symbols in distance work allows for comprehensive healing that addresses physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects simultaneously. Through regular practice with the symbols, practitioners develop deeper understanding of their subtle energies and learn to work more effectively with the infinite possibilities of Reiki healing.