The Aftermath
What Happens After a Reiki Attunement
After a Reiki attunement, according to Reiki tradition, you enter a 21-day clearing period. Your body integrates the new energy.
You may experience physical symptoms like fatigue, headaches, or digestive changes. You may experience emotional release like crying or vivid dreams.
These effects are normal. They are signs that the energy is integrating. Practice self-Reiki daily. Rest, hydrate, and be gentle with yourself.
The 21-Day Clearing Period
What to expect during the integration process.
Days 1-7
Initial integration. Fatigue, emotional release, vivid dreams.
Days 8-14
Deeper integration. Insights, energy shifts, physical symptoms.
Days 15-21
Settling. Energy stabilizes. Feeling more balanced.
After Day 21
New baseline established. Practice continues.
The Body
Physical After-Effects of Attunement
During the 21-day clearing period, you may experience physical symptoms. According to Reiki tradition, these are signs that the body is integrating the new energy.
Fatigue is very common. Healing takes energy. Your body is processing. Rest when you are tired.
Headaches may occur. This is often from energy shifts. Hydrate and rest.
Digestive changes may occur. Eat light, warm foods. Avoid heavy, processed foods.
The Emotions
Emotional After-Effects of Attunement
Emotional release is common after an attunement. According to Reiki tradition, stored emotions are surfacing.
You may cry without knowing why. You may have mood swings. You may feel irritable or sad.
Vivid dreams are common. Your subconscious is processing. Journal your dreams. Notice patterns.
These emotions are not a problem. They are healing. Let them flow. Do not suppress them.
Key takeaways
The shortest useful version of this page.
After an attunement, you enter a 21-day clearing period.
Physical symptoms: fatigue, headaches, digestive changes.
Emotional symptoms: crying, vivid dreams, mood swings.
Practice self-Reiki daily.
Rest, hydrate, and be gentle with yourself.
Not everyone experiences after-effects. Both are normal.
Frequently asked questions
What happens after a Reiki attunement?
You enter a 21-day clearing period. Your body integrates the new energy. You may experience physical, emotional, or energetic shifts.
How long does the clearing period last?
21 days. This is the traditional integration period.
What symptoms are normal after an attunement?
Fatigue, headaches, emotional release, vivid dreams, energy shifts. These are signs of integration.
What if I feel nothing after my attunement?
That is normal too. Some people feel nothing. The attunement is still working.
Should I practice self-Reiki after my attunement?
Yes. Practice self-Reiki daily for 21 days. This integrates the energy.
Sources
- Frank Arjava Petter, Reiki Fire, 1997.
- Bronwen and Frans Stiene, The Reiki Sourcebook, 2003.
- Traditional Usui Reiki teachings.
