You like helping others.
Whether it’s through Reiki, emotional support, or simply… listening, this is what you were meant to do. But you’re also highly sensitive to their emotions. You feel their worries and pains, which can lead to energy fluctuations.
Eventually, you end up drained.
This is the empath’s dilemma:
“How can I stay open, loving, and compassionate without carrying everyone else’s energy on my shoulders?”
The answer: energetic shielding
Reiki has many tools for this.
But the one I found to be the most versatile is…
The Sphere of Light
The Sphere of Light is a Reiki technique built on:
- Intention
- Visualization
- Energy flow
Think of it as a radiant ball of energy that you create and direct, either around your body as a shield or through your system to cleanse it.
NOTE: This method doesn’t replace the Reiki self-treatment. In fact, it’s not even a “traditional” method. But it can complement your practice and enrich your experience.
When To Use The Sphere of Light
- A quick reset when you don’t have time for a full session.
- An extra layer of protection before engaging in therapy sessions for others or entering busy or emotionally charged spaces.
- A great way to cleanse and balance your chakras and aura from residual energies.
And… the best part?
It’s easier to create it the second time around because you’re integrating this technique within your energy system. It’s almost like you’re attuned to your own sphere of light.
Why Use the Sphere of Light
- Quick, energetic cleansing from residual or negative energies.
- Protection from unwanted influences or cords of attachment.
- Balancing and energizing your chakras and auric field.
- A boost of vitality and spiritual alignment.
- Flexibility – meaning that it can be used for yourself or, with consent, for others.
Yet, the Sphere of Light doesn’t last forever.
Like all energy constructs, it eventually dissolves back into universal light. But you can recreate it at will, making it a reliable companion in your Reiki toolkit.
How to Create the Sphere of Light
For Reiki Level One:
1 – Sit comfortably in a chair with your back straight.
2 – Place your hands in front of you and visualize a glowing, bright white sphere forming between your palms.
3 – Channel Reiki into the sphere for about 5-10 minutes, setting the intention that it grows brighter and stronger with each breath.
4 – Place the sphere above your head.
From here, you have two choices:
- Guide the sphere through your body, and stop at each chakra or any body area that requires healing or protection.
- As it sits above your head, visualize the sphere expanding, slowly engulfing all your energetic fields and forming a luminous shield of Reiki protection.
For Reiki Level Two or Higher:
1 – Follow the same process as above, but add Reiki symbols Cho Ku Rei + Sei He Ki + Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen + Dai Ko Myo (or others you’re attuned to) into the center of the sphere.
2 – Invoke the healing energies from the Reiki systems you’re attuned to and allow them to fill the sphere.
Use this technique:
- Before Reiki sessions (to stay clear and centered)
- After Reiki sessions (to release residual energy)
- Before entering crowded or stressful spaces
- During meditation for clarity and focus
- At the end of the day to cleanse and reset your mind, body, and soul.
The Sphere of Light is a reminder of Reiki’s flexibility.
It proves to show the practice evolves with the practitioner.
And, it works especially well for empaths. The Sphere of Light honors your energy, guards your sensitivity, and enables you to move through everyday life in balance.
One thing I like to say: protection isn’t about building walls but allowing you to perform at your best, safely and confidently.
At the end of the day…
The best protection is you!