A brief overview of the four symbols of Karuna Reiki ® I is given here: The first symbol prepares the client for profound healing and is useful for past life problems. It helps release cellular-level karma and deeply-sitting problems. The second symbol profoundly heals and can be used to break down the destructive habits that we use unconsciously to separate ourselves from the reality, breaking illusion and denial. The shadow self cures it. The third symbol fills the person with love and restores equilibrium. In getting the individual back into the body and grounding, the fourth sign completes the procedure. The symbols of Karuna II have a higher vibration and are heavier.