The Dark Side of Reiki
I received an email yesterday about one facet of Reiki that is seldom discussed and that concerns The Dark Side of Reiki… those negative aspects that many choose to ignore… for good reason.
A word of caution first… for those of you who do not believe in negative energies, negative spirits or indeed a darker side to Reiki… although I will not be going too deeply into this you may not want to be reading this as it may be quite unsettling for those falling in the “ignorance is bliss” camp. If you want to find out a little about it… read on…
The main thrust of the Dark Side of Reiki issue involves negative energies. Just as Reiki is a positive energy, those that adhere to this belief (and many who have experienced it directly… i.e., ventured beyond mere belief) and subscribe to the what goes up must come down, or for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction schools of physics infer that the white light of Reiki attracts a dark force that seeks to undo the good that Reiki does. That when you connect to Reiki your connection is visible to those that can see… and if those that can see are following the other path than you may have an enemy that you don’t even realize.
There is also the possibility that the Reiki Angels, Archangels, Ascended Masters and Reiki Spirits that assist in Reiki healing have enemies of their own and that by associating with these forces for good you are marking yourself as an enemy of darkness.
The bottoms line may very well be that if you accept that these forces exist you empower them and open yourself up to their influence. Should that be the case then you may wish to take the extra step of protecting yourself when involved in any Reiki (or any white light) practice. The good news is that there are ways to do this. As a scuba diver it is my experience that sharks don’t mess with you unless you mess with them first… or threaten them in some way… and I find that true of these negative forces as well. But for those needing some security there are a few options.
The easiest method of protection is to surround yourself with a White or Golden Cocoon of protection when you are involved in any type of energy work. When you do Reiki, ask your Reiki guides or spirits to protect you from these negative influences… because they may not be manifesting themselves into your life in obvious ways and may very well be sneaking in under the radar… so to speak. Surround yourself with a layer of protection… the Reiki energies are more than capable of providing their own protection should it be directed so.
If you are a religious person… pray for protection… just ask and it shall be given. Wear a crucifix and that will protect you to the extent that your dogma allows. There are other physical items, such as gemstones (such as the peacock ore pictured above), crystals, smudge sticks, essential oils, talismans, etc. that also offer varying degrees of protection. Google “protection from negative energy” and you’ll get a half a million pages worth of advice. Just remember… just because its on the Internet doesn’t make it true…. and that goes for my own stuff <technical term> as well). You will resonate with the truth when you find it.
There are many Reiki practitioners who are much more well versed in this aspect of energy healing than I am… feel free to seek them out and ask for their advice or suggestions… just remember… as I said… if you accept that these forces exist you empower them and open yourself up to their influence so be careful of what you accept and who you talk to.
In closing, I would like to point out that this post was extremely difficult to write and to find the right wording in that the contents are of a somewhat sensitive nature. I would like to ask my own Reiki guides to protect this post and all who read it from those interpreting it in any way, shape or form as an invitation to any type of negative influence or psychic attack. My intention is not to challenge anyone or their beliefs … nor to color outside of the lines in any way… I just hope to offer a glimpse into practices that may or may not actually exist and empower my readers with the knowledge that there may (or may not) actually be a Dark Side of Reiki.
For further explanation or discussion, your thoughts are most welcome and highly encouraged, please feel free to comment below!!!
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I would not necessarily call those negative energies ‘dark side of Reiki’, since they are not really essential part of Reiki. They may or may not tag along, but they are (imo) not Reiki itself…
Living in ignorance is great, knowledge can be a burden at times…but I would still rather be warned.
My Reiki Master suggested whenever I feel negative presence to turn on the ‘switch’ located in Solar Plexus and cover myself (and whoever or whatever I would like to protect) in a blue (protective) light…
She also sugggested I could say these words if I am not sure if presence is good or not;
“If you are not here for my good be gone, if you are here for my good make your presence known.”
Interesting observation the only negative forces I’m aware of are negative Spirit Beings – Spirits, Ghosts and Angels etc. who are seeking power and influence; when most of these Spirit Beings are looking for help, healing and release.
Observation and experience has shown that the more aware you become of your Spiritual Being and Energy; you become more sensitive to subtle changes in Energy including Negative energy created from collective negative Human Consciousness caused by events like Earth Quakes or wars etc.
If you are in this group it it good to find the methods or actions that work for you; from you healer; or try those suggested above to protect yourself. Negative Spirit Beings can be healed and permanently removed.
With Love
Ian Stone – Founder
Metaphysical Institute
I like your suggestion curlyone… one popular Reiki Master teaches that when you connect to Reiki you invite the spirits (of Dr. Usui, Dr. Hayashi, Mrs. Takata, etc.), archangels, asceneded masters, etc. for both assistance, guidance and protection. She also teaches that only those you invite will have access to you anyway…
You are also quite right Ian about the subtle Reiki energies… the more time you spend with them the more sensitive you are to them and the more you get used to them… so any negative energies or influences will be immediately detected.
Thanks for the comments guys!!
With any healing practice there is the chance that someone/something of a ‘darker’ nature may show up. I do believe what Duane has said about their being drawn to us by our light – the greater the light, the greater the chance of drawing in these beings. I also do believe that we, as lightworkers, are protected. Whenever I do a healing session I first clear and consecrate the space inviting in my and my client’s guides, angels and any ascended masters who wish to be there. When I first started doing sessions, I would notice darker forms lurking around the periphery of the space along with the above mentioned guides, etc. When this would occur I would ask them who they were – they would generally try to hide. I would then ask that only beings of Light be allowed to stay, and they would leave.
I also use the Reiki symbols to protect myself when I am going into situations where I know that I will or will have a great chance chance of being surrounded/immersed in negative energies – I have found that this works quite well. It does not stop them, but it certaily shields me from them. I do believe that it is when we invite them in (and this can be done with negative attitudes, unjust anger, etc. that opens a window for them)that they have the ability to effect us.
tricky situation indeed
there are things i could say, but like duane, i’m not sure how best to word them.
i would like to say, though, that whenever i move into a new dwelling, i use reiki to clear it out and then, like my teacher told me, i draw the reiki symbols on the doors and windows and corners of each room to seal them. my teacher had used the method in the past to keep particular rooms clear in “haunted” houses.
i once used reiki symbols in a dream to make a being leave my space, as he was screaming at my door to let him into my house…
my reiki teacher told me once, “now that you are a reiki, (some things – honestly don’t remember the word or words he used) will fear you.”
i suspect that his master had more experience in these matters, but sadly he is no longer with us
this post really strikes home for me, duane, and makes a few of my experiences make a bit more sense.
i’d also like to add that a few years back, not long after my first attunement, my master and i had reconnected with someone we each had gone to school with. my teacher said to me one day that where he was on the “good” side of the spectrum, our friend (who agreed with this whole-heartedly) was on the opposite side (i was in the middle, myself, according to them)
as an experiment, my master gave reiki to our friend, who claimed that it actually made him hurt. he could heal himself (and others if he wanted) on his own, but could also push an illness off of himself and onto someone else.
i actually recieved my third attunement in his garage. his house was “haunted” as well, and there was a mysterious noise coming from the field across the street every night. it would sometimes follow my teacher back to his own home, but it was understood among us that whatever it was, it was really concerning itself with another of our friends who lived next door. nothing for anyone to really get spooked about, anyway. was just one of the things that made that place and our time there more interesting
i don’t want to keep going on, but basically like eric said above
if you find yourself encountering something of this nature, use reiki to shield yourself and don’t invite anything in
stay calm, do not fear, and trust reiki to work for the highest good.
i realize that my statement above may confuse some people, that my friend experienced pain when he accepted reiki
and it’s something i’ve been considering for a while myself
but i think that if one considers this definition of healing (found here: http://www.spiritofra.com/Ra-section%205.htm) which i, at least, agree with (you’ll have to visit the site and decide for yourself, i’m not one to pass on “absolutes”)
RA: “HEALING OCCURS WHEN A MIND/BODY/SPIRIT COMPLEX REALIZES DEEP WITHIN ITSELF, THE LAW OF ONE; THAT IS, THAT THERE IS NO DISHARMONY, NO IMPERFECTION; THAT ALL IS COMPLETE AND WHOLE AND PERFECT.
Then the intelligent infinity within this entity re-forms the illusion of the body, mind or spirit to a form congruent with the Law of One. The healer acts as energizer or catalyst for this completely individual process.”
have you ever gotten a burn or a cut that itched or felt otherwise uncomfortable as it healed? i think that it’s a similar experience that my friend felt…just on another level. this definition of healing may explain why he felt such discomfort, as he was one who did not really accept this unity or harmony (but again, i can’t really speak for him either)
Although I was told otherwise by a friend, I believe my own energy is in fact Negative. But in the point that I search for any source of energy to fuel my own energy.
I just wonder if such a thing is possible. I have thought about this for years, before even knowing about reiki and upon reading this it seems more possible that I very well might indeed have a negative energy.
So yeah… I doubt I might get a responce, but if possible I would like to understand more about this and what I believe to be my “Negative space” energy.
you could be one of those “Energy Vampires” i forget how you fix that
Duane,
You have created and interesting discussion here let me address a couple of points. Firstly I have no training in Reiki however Energy Healing uses the same Source and all Healers can be affected by the same Spiritual or Energy Beings.
As you become more evolved as a Soul you will attract more Spiritual Beings that have chosen to remain around Earth, most are seeking help to be released or Healed and returned to their Spiritual Home. They can identify the level of evolvement by your colour. The best way to deal with these beings is to Heal and release them.
For Carl your situation is that at 4 years old you leaned or more importantly your Spiritual Side learned how to send Negative Energy to others. This was done as a protective or survival reaction, however once learned your Spiritual Side will run this Automatic Program every time you are confronted with these same emotions. This Program in your case is not a conscious action but is being run unconsciously, yet it has a very disturbing effect on the recipient. I refer to this as a Psychic Attack.
Carl, I have asked permission of your Soul and have now removed this unconscious program for you. This should help you greatly as those that run these Psychic Attack Programs are often subject to similar attacks from other Souls who have learned this misguided action. To find our more contact me through my site
Talking about negative energy there are some Souls out there that consciously Psychic Attack others.
With Love for I Love You
Ian Stone – Metaphysician & Founder of HEART Energy Healing System
Human Energy Assessment Release Treatments,
Metaphysical Institute – http://www.metaphysicalinstitute.org
Metaphysical Institute Blog – http://metaphysicalinstitute.blogspot.com
I had been initiated into Reiki around 12 years ago and have recently gone through the 21 day healing process ( was reinitiated through a common acquintance). Its been almost just over 40 days since that time. Around 5 days ago, i was again with this acquintance whne i initiated reiki healing, when i could not see anything but darkness. since that day, i have been feeling weak (spritually) and am not able to feel the same intesnsity of the warmth that i used to feel earlier. I felt very contented when i finished the 21 day course, but now i feel so drained and lost and disturbed.
Why do i fell the way i feel and why dont i see colours now……..
Spritually love for all.
It could be a condition that has nothing to do with Reiki… I’d see an eye doctor as I don’t believe it is related to the initiation…
The fact that you think your energy is negative and are looking for a means to understand and evolve is the forst step, a good step.
From what you say, it sounds like (to my ameteur ears) that you arent as full of negative energy as you are short of energy. That is the typical reason why we ‘steal’ energy from others, in different ways- anger, putting them down, trying to get sympathy with a “poor me” attitude, arguing, acting quiet and unresponsive so they are trying to please us… etc.
If we were full of energy on our own, we would not need to seek it from others. if we ourselves were replete with energy, at peace with ourselves, energy would overflow from us… we would have enough to spare.
That is why being in the presence of some people calms us, they have enough energy to spare for us… while some people draw energy from others, making people around them uncomfortable in their presence.
My suggestion is to learn Reki if you can.
Visualising yourself getting replete with white/ golden light a few times a day, asking the Universe to fill you with light, love and healing… see the light go through your crown to your throat, to your heart, all the way to your feet so each part of you is filled with the light. imagine that each cell, each pore is overflowing with the light. A good grounding exercise is to then visualise this light flow through the floor all the way to the Earth’s core. Then see the Earth send it’s healing, grounding energy up to you. See it go up your legs, up your spine and out through your crown to the universe. Now you are connected to both, a channel for both.
Whenever you feel like you are in a situation where you are taking other people’s energy, have a trigger, a switch that you can turn on that immediately connects you to the Universe this way, so you don’t need anyone else energy, and infact have enough to give them some.
Intention is key. Don’t use the energy in any way destructive or bad for anyone else. Karma has a way of catching up.
When you think others are trying to take your energy, make yourself impervious to their efforts by cocooning yourself in the energy again. This part, I’m struggling with, i react to situations way too easily. I need to learn to go more with the flow
All the best in your efforts.
Sincerely,
Dia
(PS i am a Reki teacher and a natural therapist, if it helps you to know that i may know a little about this… the book The Celestine Prophecy is a wonderful, exciting read that introduced me to the concept of energy stealing. It’s an adventure tale about enlightenment. Please do read it. I think it is by James Redfield- not 100% sure of the author’s name, but you’ll find it easily when you look for it. it was a bestseller in it’s time.)
Oh, the above was a response to Carl’s comment.
Cheers,
Dia
I had no ideal there was a dark side of Reiki when I I was certified years ago. I believe I am protected from the dark side believing the life force of Ricki is from God. I believe in no devil but evil from ignorance. Helpful to know that Reiki is not for everyone but Reiki is not evil.
Mary
As a reiki master/teacher, it is in my own experience that light draws in dark, dark draws in light. Spirits are real be they dark or light. The higher vibration the more sensitive one becomes and more aware one becomes. A true warrior knows to just sit in bliss in his own light bubble, for any energy given is fed off of and only amplifies and empowers what you wish to not be empowered. Ignorance is not bliss in this case. And the reiki masters listed above are still alive on this planet and there is no need to call to them for assistance spiritually..when you ask for assistance from spirits and archangels and ascended masters..you are asking them specifically for help and are clear on your question. As for worrying about the intent of these spirits,..well..just keep in mind that one should not take orders to do something that is not in the highest good of all that exists. It is that simple. By doing this..there is no confusion when working with the assistance of spirits. Make your intent clear and a protection energy/bubble is just plain important to do several times a day for it isn’t just negative energy and spirits to ward off..it is people too and their energies and intent. One should clear their energy and aura regularly no matter what. It is that simple. protection is also that simple. Healing is not easy, quick or painless. It is a process and yes, pain exists with in it. The more resistance, the more pain there is. so, yes..the best thing to do is always cleanse and rebalance and if you are being attacked in any way..use a protection bubble or tube of light. Keep in mind..repeating is always essential.
Just my thoughts
Hi Wolfrunner
Thanks for the interesting thoughts!
Your Reiki practice seems quite shamanically based but I agree 100% with what you say. I’ve always felt that most Reiki teachers don’t adequately prepare their students for these things and that while the simple belief that “Reiki will protect you” is probably right 99% of the time, it isn’t always.
Any light work exposes the light worker to the dark light as well as the healing light and when the Reiki practitioner is just performing a simple healing, I don’t think darker energies could care less and wouldn’t see any need to get involved. However, at higher levels, and when more ‘important’ stuff <technical term> is being done, they may take interest… and it wouldn’t be a bad idea to know how to protect yourself should this be the case. Some Reiki Masters teach this… but most don’t.
Thanks again for the comment!
I would like to add in brief that, the feeling of a negative entity in our life while being spiritually involved to service whether through Reiki, Yoga, or any other methods, depends also on the way we think or the kind of thought we let access in our mind. For example, a person may practice Reiki how adeptly he wants, but if he or she is being dominated by his negative thoughts; the person may try all sorts of protection, call upon his guides, still he or she may be influenced by negative entities because negativity attracts negativity. If we practice positive thinking along while practicing Reiki or Yoga. We may no longer need to seek for protection because the very aspect of positiveness in us keeps the wrong away from us. No big effort needed or the need to fight back.
I have observed the days when i was lost in my negative thoughts, negative state of mind that very often i was victim of energy vampires,etc.. By conviction and self- improvement, practice of positive thinking i am now freed from frequent attacks of negative entities. To be frank i have not yet felt the light as should be felt, but for sure, i am sure of one thing, my own presence and my trust in myself is so powerful that no other protection is felt needed.
Be positive, do not fear and trust yourself…
May you achieve the highest goodness in yourself.
I agree with the general theme about influence of positive and negative energy and with Rajeev about the benefits of Yoga, which I too practice. I also want to stress the importance of keeping grounded and connected throughout the Reiki process, whether preparing for, conducting or cleaning up after performing Reiki or studying and meditating or going through a healing or attunement process. A memorable lesson from my Reiki guide is "follow simple rules". I sometimes have to remind myself of this. But I try and regularly check in during practice and throughout the day to ensure that I remain grounded and connected. This helps keep the positive energy flowing in and any negative, flowing out. I also "clean up" before and after each session and at the beginning and end of each day, using techniques like Kenyoku-ho (dry bathing) and Qi Gong. Pranic healing, which I also practice, has a number of simple, easy to use means for regularly ridding oneself of dirty or negative energy. This has been a great help to me and and ma may be to you too. With blessings. Jerry
Energy is just energy. Reiki can be used for good or ill. Some say that it is no longer Reiki if it is used for ill. Fire may heat a home and keep your family warm or burn a chuch full of people. Be careful and use common sense.
Om,
Gouthum
While being a Reiki practioner myself, I steer people away from Reiki, because too many have been harmed by bad practioners. They are given insufficient training. Reiki is one of many "sky" healing energies. and can do no harm. That part is true. However, many transfer their own negative body energy during sessions, or leave holes in peoples personal shields, leaving them vulnerable to the vast array of negative energy out there. In my experience, most people need some combination of both sky & earth healing energies.