Fast facts
Spiral with vertical and horizontal lines
Clockwise spiral
3 main strokes
Power, protection, grounding
Intention over perfection
Step by Step
How to Draw Cho Ku Rei
Cho Ku Rei is the Reiki power symbol. It is drawn as a spiral with a line through it. It is simple to draw. It is powerful to use.
The vertical line grounds the energy. The spiral gathers energy. The horizontal line stabilizes it.
Intention matters more than perfect form. The energy follows your intention, not your penmanship.
Drawing Steps
Step-by-step instructions.
- Step 1: Start at the top. Draw a vertical line downward. This is the grounding line. It anchors the energy.
- Step 2: From the bottom of the vertical line, spiral upward clockwise three times. Each loop gathers energy. The spiral resembles a coiled spring.
- Step 3: End at the top of the vertical line. The spiral is complete.
- Step 4: Draw a horizontal line through the spiral. This stabilizes and grounds the energy.
- The shape resembles a target or a coiled spring. Practice until it feels natural.
Cho Ku Rei Drawing Guide
Step-by-step visual guide.
Step 1
Draw a vertical line downward. Grounds the energy.
Step 2
Spiral upward clockwise three times. Gathers energy.
Step 3
End at the top of the vertical line. Spiral is complete.
Step 4
Draw a horizontal line through the spiral. Stabilizes energy.
Detailed Instructions
How to Draw Cho Ku Rei
Start at the top. Draw a vertical line downward. This is the grounding line. It anchors the energy.
From the bottom of the vertical line, spiral upward clockwise three times. Each loop gathers energy. The spiral resembles a coiled spring.
End at the top of the vertical line. The spiral is complete.
Draw a horizontal line through the spiral. This stabilizes and grounds the energy.
The shape resembles a target or a coiled spring. Practice until it feels natural.
Drawing Tips
Tips for Drawing Cho Ku Rei
Practice in the air first. Use your finger or hand. Get the motion right before drawing on paper.
Draw clockwise. The direction matters. Clockwise gathers energy.
Do not worry about perfection. The energy follows your intention, not your penmanship.
Draw the symbol from memory. Over time, it will become natural.
Use the symbol in your practice. Draw it before Reiki sessions. Draw it over painful areas. Draw it for protection.
What Practitioners Say
I draw Cho Ku Rei in the air before every session. It opens the energy. It protects the space. It focuses my intention. The drawing is simple. The effect is powerful.
Drawing the symbol perfectly is not important. Intention is everything. The energy follows your intention, not your penmanship.
Do not become attached to drawing the symbol perfectly. The symbol is a tool. The intention is the power.
Key takeaways
- Draw Cho Ku Rei with a vertical line, clockwise spiral, and horizontal line.
- The vertical line grounds the energy. The spiral gathers energy. The horizontal line stabilizes it.
- Clockwise direction is important for gathering energy.
- Intention matters more than perfect form.
- Practice in the air first, then on paper.
- Use the symbol in your daily practice.
Frequently asked questions
What direction does Cho Ku Rei spiral?
Clockwise. This gathers and focuses energy.
How many times does the spiral loop?
Three times. Each loop gathers energy.
Do I need to draw Cho Ku Rei perfectly?
No. Intention is more important than perfect form.
Can I draw Cho Ku Rei on my hand?
Yes. Drawing on your hand is a common practice for self-healing.
Does Cho Ku Rei need to be drawn in the air or on paper?
Either. You can draw it in the air, on your hand, on paper, or visualize it.
Sources
- Frank Arjava Petter, Reiki Fire, 1997.
- Bronwen and Frans Stiene, The Reiki Sourcebook, 2003.
- Traditional Usui Reiki teachings.
