Fairy Light Raykey

Fairy Light Raykey was brought through by Stephanie Brail in June 2005, inspired by the fairies. It does not come from traditional Reiki, but it is used in the same way: you set the energy moving and it flows from your hands. The fairies say that a life run on duty, obligation and fear wears people out, and they suggest putting curiosity and a sense of adventure in their place. I pass this account on as it is given; the system does assume a belief in fairies.

What does the name mean?

"Ray" is a ray of sunlight, and "Key" stands for the keys that open doors, material and spiritual. The aim is to make self-expression easier and to bring out the inner lightness that joy depends on. The fairies prefer things light and fun, so do not be surprised if a smile comes during a session.

How do you work with it?

Instead of symbols, the energy is started in playful ways: wiggling your toes, clapping your hands three times, twitching your nose. There is a single symbol in the system, which also represents a pair of fairy wings. The fairies also ask you to use a fairy wand: you fill it with the energy and pass it over a person to draw out stale energy, or over your mental picture of someone at a distance.

What you learn on the course

• Setting the energy moving in playful ways and giving it to yourself and others as you would Reiki
• Working with the system's symbol
• Filling a fairy wand with the energy and using it in person or at a distance
• A short movement practice for loosening stale energy
• Giving the attunement to others, the playful fairy way or the traditional way, in person and at a distance

Who is it for?

For Reiki Masters who feel they take life too heavily, or who have lost their sense of fun under work and responsibilities; and for anyone already working with healing systems who would like to add a lighter tone. You must be at Reiki Master level to be attuned to this system. The fairies, by the way, think "Master" sounds too stiff, so they call someone attuned to it a Fairy Light Wizard.

Fairy Light Raykey is a complementary energy practice; it does not replace a doctor, a psychologist or medication.

The attunement and afterwards

The attunement is given at a distance: at the time we agree, in your own time zone, you sit or lie down somewhere quiet. Your handbook and a certificate with your lineage arrive by email, and you can write to me with anything on your mind.