Re: dowsing methods
An advanced Reiki person would know, but I don't think a person could just start using the symbols, without first having the Reiki atunement. First level Reiki can be learned in a weekend, and most massage therapy schools would have classes.
The Reiki site shows the symbols:
http://www.reiki-for-holistic-health.com/reikisymbols.html
I learned something that I didn't know before--that in order for the healing to be for myself, the symbol needs to be drawn backwards from what I learned it. It can be drawn 3x in the air, while saying the "cho ku ray", or it can be drawn with the mind's eye 3 times.
CHO KU RAY
Pronunciation "choh-koo-ray"
Alias: "The Power Symbol"
Meaning: "God and Man Coming Together" or "I have the key"
The primary use of this Symbol is to increase Reiki power. It draws Energy from around you and it focuses it where you want to.
Make the sign over the client (or yourself) and say (silently) the words Cho Ku Rei 3 times.
It is the all-purpose symbol. It can be used for anything, anywhere;
* For on the spot treatments
* To cleans negative energies
* Spiritual protection
* On food, water, medicine, herbs
* In sick rooms and hospitals
* To aid manifestation
* To empower other Reiki Symbols
* To seal energies after the treatment, etc.
If you wish to use the symbol to bring Energy to yourself, reverse it.