One of the most wondrous aspects of Reiki is the angelic assistance that we can receive when we give Reiki treatments. Angels witness the treatment and act as silent assistants, ensuring a wonderful completeness to every session. Many practitioners include with their intention a request for angels to be present and time and time again amazing stories have been told of how their presence has been both seen and felt.
From the time of your attunement and every time that you use Reiki, angels are present to both witness and assist you. The practitioner acts as a channel during a Reiki treatment while the intelligence of Reiki (and also the angels) do the work that needs to be done. It is a wonderful position to be in, knowing that it is not in our hands to determine the best course of action.
Many Practitioners request the assistance of angels when stating their intention and some take steps to utilize their services at different stages of the treatment. These requests can continue and can be used in conjunction with this treatment, which calls upon Archangels in relation to their role in the Tree of Life.
Angels can be called on for assistance as you would a friend. They will always respond and be there for you. No special, magical chants or words are needed to call upon them. Your intention is a powerful energy tool to reach out to them which they will hear acknowledge.
- Simply call to them in your mind
- Introduce yourself
- Note your request
- Thank them for their involvement
- Proceed with the treatment
Developing a relationship with an angel is encouraged. You will get used to their energy, just as they get used to your personal characteristics and style. Devote some time to thanking these angels by sending them Reiki.
- Select the angel whom you wish to thank
- Prepare to send Distant Reiki
- Tell the angel of your appreciation for their assistance and offer the Reiki as an expression of gratitude
- Send Reiki to them for as long as you wish
You will find over time that you will become more sensitive to their presence and involvement and more intuitive as to their suggestions and guidance. This connection will enhance all of your Reiki sessions and increase your enjoyment of this one.
The Kabbalah Tree of Life is a representation of the thirty-two paths comprised of the ten sephiroth and the twenty-two paths through which they run. On a very superficial level, the best analogy to describe the Tree of Life is that of a map of the human psyche, and of the workings of creation, both manifest and not. It outlines the route of divine energy to find expression in our physical world. Those that study Kabbalah and utilize the teachings associated with the Tree of Life understand its power but one does not need to understand it to use it in conjunction with Reiki. The Tree enables you to work towards understanding and accessing those principles that you can apply to your own life. It enables you to see the relationship of virtues and vices and how you can balance these to access the joy of life that is yours to obtain. An Archangel is associated with each sphere. These angels are available to all that call upon them. Doing so will assist you in obtaining the strength that you need to face life challenges and move along your own spiritual path.
The following treatment will enable you to request the assistance of particular angels in relation to their role in the Tree of Life. Knowledge of the Tree is not necessary. Angels will not pass judgment or have particular preference for those that have more awareness than others. They will respond to your request for assistance and be there for the well-being of your client. This is a very powerful treatment process. It can be a wonderful, very meditative-like session for the practitioner as well.
Note that there are 13 positions and, depending on the usual length of your treatments, devote the required time to each position. Prepare yourself for the treatment as you usually do but note your intention to call upon these angels for assistance:
- Metatron
- Raziel
- Zadkiel
- Haniel
- Sandalphon
- Michael
- Chamuel
- Zaphkiel
- Raphael
- Gabriel
Advise them that you will be asking them to assist you during your Reiki Treatment. Each angel will address specific aspects, physically, emotionally and spiritually. The effect on the client can be quite wonderful and extreme. It should be expected since you are calling upon so many angels to assist in the work you are about to do.
You will be moving around the body as you do with a regular treatment. The diagram shows you the locations where you are to direct your hands. None of the following positions will require you to touch the client’s body, but follow your intuition as you may intuitively feel the need to touch. With your hands comfortably in front of you and cupped together with the palms facing the client, your hands will be beaming Reiki to them. There is no need to introduce any strict formalities here. There are no specific way to call the angels using mysterious words or phrases. Simply calling each angel’s name and requesting that they assist you is enough. You will however be chanting the name of each angel in your mind at each position. This will encourage the connection with their energy and enable you to focus. As you move to another position and involve another angel, monitor the changes in your emotions as you work with each angel. Bring your attention to the flow of Reiki and your hands so that you can examine and be aware of changes in sensations throughout your body. Be prepared to have changes in your emotions as their loving energy flows through you. You may sense that the energy shifts and flows differently through you. It may feel stronger or lighter, warmer or colder. Also be conscious of a change in the atmosphere in the room as each angel comes and then departs. Relax and enjoy this wonderful treatment which can be very meditative and healing for you as well.
The treatment
- Cup your hands over your client’s third eye and call on Archangel Metatron to assist you and feel his presence. Chant his name quietly in your mind. Metatron may be called to assist at any other position, should you feel the need for more help at a specific location during the treatment. When you wish to move to the next position, thank Metatron and ask him to wait until you need him again.
- Move to your client’s left side and cup your hands in line with the client’s ear. Call upon Raziel and chant his name in your mind while you beam Reiki. This archangel will assist the client (as well as you, any time) to boost their physical energy. Raziel also assists spiritual development and psychic development. When you wish to move to the next position, thank Raziel.
- Direct your hands to the client’s shoulder, beam Reiki towards the trunk of the body and call upon Zadkiel. Chant his name in your mind. Zadkiel will have a very positive emotional effect on the client. Zadkiel will help your client (and anyone who call on him) to find mercy and compassion and to let go of judgment and unforgiveness. When you wish to move to the next position, thank Zadkiel.
- Cup your hands over your client’s left hand and beaming Reiki at the body. Call upon Haniel and chant that name in your mind. This angel will address feelings of sadness. Haniel also enhances healing and clairvoyance. When you wish to move to the next position, thank Haniel.
- Standing at your client’s feet beam Reiki up the length of their body. Call upon Sandalphon and chant the name over in your mind. Since this position reaches the entire body, you may intuitively feel directed to stay at this position for a bit longer than other positions. This archangel will give direction to those on a spiritual path and give them answers to prayers. When you wish to move to the next position, thank Sandalphon and ask him to wait until you need him again.
Move to your client’s right side.
- Cup your hands over your client’s right hand and beaming Reiki at the body. Call upon Michael and chant the name in your mind. This angel will assist in creating a sphere of protection for the client. For those with emotional blockages related to unworthiness or lack of self-esteem, his encouragement will be of great assistance. When you wish to move to the next position, thank Michael.
- Direct your hands to the client’s shoulder, beam Reiki towards the trunk of the body and call upon Chamuel. Chant his name in your mind. Chamuel will help the client with any physical challenges they might face. Chamuel will enable your client to build solid foundations for healthy and satisfying relationship and career choices. When you wish to move to the next position, thank Chamuel.
- Cup your hands in line with the client’s ear. Call upon Zaphkiel and chant his name in your mind while you beam Reiki. Zaphkiel will help address any lingering or long-term pain that the client may have had and he will help your client find love and peace. When you wish to move to the next position, thank Zaphkiel.
- Returning to your client’s head, call upon Metatron once again. Beam Reiki at the top of the client’s head, letting it flow through the entire body. Since this will affect the client in totality, you may feel guided to stay longer at this position. When you wish to move to the next position, thank Metatron and ask him to wait until you need him again.
- Now your hands to the throat area. Call on Raphael and chant his name in your mind while you beam Reiki. Raphael can help the client overcome barriers to goals that they are trying to attain.
- Cup your hands over the client’s heart and beam Reiki while continuing to work with Raphael. This angel has a large role because of his association with healing. Raphael assists in healing the physical body, comforting the client, reducing stress and anxiety, and also addresses addiction issues. When you wish to move to the next position, thank Raphael.
- Cup your hands over the client’s sacral area. Call on Gabriel and chant his name in your mind. Gabriel will help the client to address any mental challenges that they may be facing.When you wish to move to the next position, thank Gabriel.
- Finally return to the feet, working with Sandalphon to assist in grounding your client. When the treatment is complete, thank all the angels involved.
This treatment addresses physical, emotional, mental and spiritual issues and can have a wonderful balancing effect on the client. The association with the angels create a beautiful experience for the client and the practitioner.
*This process was adapted from an overview provided by Ted Andrews in Simplified Qabala Magic and has been used with amazing results in many treatments.