Reports of Non-Physical Beings Assisting in Reiki Sessions

The belief in non-physical beings playing crucial roles in illness and healing is widespread across diverse cultures. Our previous study found reports of alleged non-physical beings during energy medicine sessions. <i>Objective.</i> To evaluate the perceived presence and characteristics of non-physical beings mentioned during Reiki sessions. <i>Methods.</i> Six seers observed 40 Reiki sessions, and quantitative and qualitative data were collected from the seers, participants, and Reiki practitioners. The presence and function of the non-physical beings during the sessions and the correspondence between quantitative and qualitative data types were evaluated. <i>Results.</i> All sessions had reports of alleged non-physical beings, with angelic beings, spirit guides, and possession/spirit attachments most commonly noted. The reported entities mainly aided the healing process, but some were also linked to pathology. <i>Conclusions.</i> While this study did not explore the effectiveness of treatment, the findings do highlight the potential importance of ostensible non-physical entities in Reiki, warranting further investigation.