Most people think of Reiki as something given to a person. But Reiki practitioners have long sent it to other things, too: a ring, a room, or a whole house.
I offer sessions for both: an object, or a home or other space. Here’s what that looks like, how I think about it, and what it can and can’t mean.
Can you give Reiki to an object?
Yes. Many practitioners give Reiki to objects that matter to them, or to someone they love.
People often bring things like:
- jewelry, especially pieces that were passed down or given as a gift;
- crystals or stones;
- a letter, a photo, or a keepsake;
- something they use every day, like a mug or a journal.
At Level 2, I learned a simple technique for this from my teacher. It’s only ever used on objects, never on people. Like the Reiki symbols, the details are part of the training, so I don’t share them here.
Practitioners often describe this as clearing or refreshing an object. You can think of it however feels right to you. For some people, it’s a way of marking a fresh start with something. For others, it’s simply a moment of care for a thing that matters.
Can you send Reiki to a home or a room?
Yes. This is one of the most common ways people use distance Reiki outside of sessions.
Some people send Reiki to:
- a new home, before or after they move in;
- a room that’s been through a lot, like a nursery, a sickroom, or an office;
- a home they’re leaving;
- a space they’re about to share with others, like a classroom or a meeting room.
How do you give Reiki to a room?
In my Level 2 training, my teacher showed us a way to work with a room. You use two of the Level 2 symbols. One is drawn on each wall. The other is drawn in each corner. Then the first is drawn again above you, toward the ceiling, and below you, toward the floor. You can do this one room at a time, until you’ve moved through a whole home.
I don’t share the symbols themselves, out of respect for the teachings and for my teacher. But I love how simple this is. It’s a bit like walking through a home and quietly saying hello to every part of it.
Can you do it from a distance?
Yes. A practitioner doesn’t need to be there. My teacher has sent Reiki to homes from a distance for years, using a photo of the house, or just the address written on a piece of paper. She found that distance made it easier, and she came to prefer it to going into people’s homes.
She also sometimes sends Reiki to a home’s past, not just its present. A house holds a lot of life. Some people like the idea of offering care to everything that’s happened there before they arrived.
Does Reiki change objects or places?
I can’t tell you that it does, and I won’t claim it.
There’s no research on Reiki and objects or spaces. Practitioners describe it in different ways. Some talk about energy shifting. Some talk about a space feeling lighter or calmer afterward. I take those as honest descriptions of what people notice, not as facts about the object or the room.
What I can say is that there’s something meaningful in pausing to offer care to a place or a thing. A home you’re moving into. A ring that was your grandmother’s. The room where something hard happened. Paying that kind of attention can change how we feel about them, and that matters too.
Does consent still matter with places?
Yes, in a different way.
Objects and empty rooms can’t say yes or no. But the people who own them, live in them, and work in them can. So I keep a few simple lines:
- Objects: it’s yours, or you have the owner’s OK.
- Homes and spaces: it’s a space you live in or are responsible for. For a shared space, like an office or a classroom, I need the OK of whoever is in charge of it.
And sending Reiki to a place is never a back door to sending it to the people in it. A family home is still full of people who get to choose for themselves. Read more about consent in Reiki.
How does a session for an object or a space work?
It works just like any other session. When you book, choose “An object” or “My home or another space,” and add a few words, like “my grandmother’s ring” or “our new apartment.” You’re welcome to send a photo, but you don’t have to. Please don’t send an address. I don’t need it.
I write your focus on a small piece of paper, set it beside me, and send Reiki for twenty minutes. When I’m done, I’ll text you a short note about what I noticed, in plain words.
You don’t need to do anything during the session. If it’s your home, you can be there or not. If it’s an object, you can hold it, set it somewhere you love, or forget about it until later. Read how a session works.
Common questions
Can I give Reiki to my own home or things? If you’ve taken Reiki training, yes. Many Level 1 and Level 2 students practice on their homes and belongings. If you haven’t, you can still offer care in your own way, like opening the windows, lighting a candle, or simply spending a quiet moment there.
Do you need to be in the space to send Reiki to it? No. Distance Reiki can be sent to a place from anywhere. A few words or a photo is enough. I don’t need your address.
Can Reiki clear bad energy from a house? Some practitioners describe it that way. I can’t promise any change to a place. What I can offer is twenty minutes of Reiki sent to your home, with care.
Can you send Reiki to a car, a computer, or a phone? Yes, if it’s yours. Practitioners send Reiki to all kinds of things. It’s an act of care, not a repair. Please still take things to a mechanic.
Can you send Reiki to my office or my kid’s classroom? Only with the OK of whoever is in charge of the space. And Reiki goes to the space, not to the people who use it.