“You need to stick to the process and have faith in it, and if you do, you will be able to reap the incredible benefits of the process. So, don’t give up when the storm comes because it is to be followed by the calm that is much deeper.” – Dr. Jayashree Ramana

As an intuitive professional Reiki practitioner, one thing I’ve come to honour deeply is that no two Reiki healing sessions are ever the same. Some feel incredibly intuitive, where impressions, sensations, symbols, and clear messages flow through with ease. Other times, the session feels quiet and still, with little or no guidance coming through in the way I might expect.

For example, just the other day, I had three back-to-back Reiki sessions. Even with the busy pace, I felt clear, centred, and confident. As I always do, I took a moment before each session to call in my spirit team. I asked for their support in helping me release my ego, so I could simply be a vessel for healing. I also invited them to work through me, to guide the flow of energy, and to bring through any insights or messages that might support each client’s healing journey. I asked that anything shared be meaningful, specific, and aligned with what the client needed at that time.

The first two sessions flowed beautifully. Both clients received not only a deeply restorative Reiki treatment, but also intuitive messages that felt clear and specific to their personal situations. The guidance came easily, and I could feel how aligned it was with each of their needs.

Then came my third session. The energy work itself was strong and steady, and the client received exactly what they had come for in terms of healing. But interestingly, there were no intuitive messages or impressions that came through. Nothing that felt specific or clear in the way the previous sessions had unfolded. I was a little surprised, not because anything was wrong, but because it reminded me that every session is different, and Spirit will always guide us toward what is most needed in that moment.

So why is that?

Let’s explore this gently, because the answer isn’t always straightforward. And that’s the beauty of energy work. Reiki, by its nature, meets us where we are, both as practitioners and as receivers. There are many layers at play in a session, and each one contributes to how intuitive or ‘psychically active’ the session feels.

1. Your State of Being as a Practitioner

As Reiki practitioners, we are intuitive instruments. Our ability to tune in is directly linked to our own energetic state. If I walk into a session feeling grounded, open, and fully present, there’s a natural ease in allowing intuitive impressions to arise. But if I’ve had a particularly intense day, feel energetically scattered, or am not fully in my body, it may take more conscious effort to quiet the noise and connect deeply.

I’ve learned to hold myself with compassion here. Intuition is not something we can force. It’s something we invite. And sometimes, what’s needed most is presence, not insight.

2. The Client’s Readiness and Energy Field

The person receiving Reiki plays just as big a role in the intuitive flow. Some clients arrive energetically open, spiritually curious, or already attuned to subtle energy. Others may come in feeling overwhelmed, guarded, or uncertain. And that’s perfectly okay too.

Intuition flows more freely when the energetic exchange between practitioner and client is relaxed and trusting. If someone is closed off or sceptical, their energy field can act like a protective shell. It doesn’t block the healing (Reiki always flows where it’s needed), but it may influence how clearly intuitive impressions are received.

3. What the Soul Actually Needs

Some Reiki sessions are simply meant to be deeply restorative. The person might need grounding, stillness, or emotional release rather than guidance or messages. In these cases, the energy gently works through the body and field in silence, like a quiet recalibration.

Other times, particularly during moments of transition, emotional healing, or spiritual awakening, the intuitive channel opens wide. I may receive messages from guides, see symbols, or feel a wave of clarity come through. But I’ve learned that it’s never about performing or seeking insight for the sake of it. It’s always about aligning with what the soul truly needs in that moment.

4. The Role of Spiritual Allies

Reiki sessions are co-created, not just between you and your client, but with the support of spiritual allies, such as angels, Reiki and healing guides, ancestors, and divine energy. Sometimes they speak clearly. Sometimes they simply hold the space silently.

There are sessions where I feel their presence so strongly that it’s as though I’m being gently led. Other times, I sense they’re working more in the background, offering subtle shifts without any need for words or visions.

And that’s the sacred part. We are vessels, not the source.

5. The Energy of the Space

The environment matters. A space that’s energetically clean, calm, and protected allows for deeper intuition. Distractions, whether it’s external noise, stagnant energy, or even emotional clutter in the room, can influence how deeply we drop into our intuitive state.

This is why I take time to cleanse and bless my space before each session, inviting in light and setting intention. It creates a container where both the client and I can feel safe to soften and surrender.

6. Our Own Cycles and Growth as Practitioners

Just like the moon, we go through phases. Sometimes our intuition feels strong and clear. Other times, it feels like we’re in a pause or integration phase. That doesn’t mean we’re doing anything wrong. It just means we’re human.

I’ve learned to trust these rhythms. In fact, I’ve noticed that even when I don’t receive anything intuitively during a session, clients often report feeling deeply seen, held, and transformed. That’s the Reiki doing what it does best, flowing exactly where it’s needed, even if we’re not consciously aware of how.

On a final note, Reiki is a sacred practice between energy, intention, and intuition. Not every session will be full of visions or messages, and that’s okay. Some sessions are about deep peace. Others offer clarity and spiritual insight. All are valid. All are healing.

If you’re a Reiki practitioner, trust that your presence is enough. If you’re receiving Reiki, know that the energy is always working for your highest good, even in the silence.

Sometimes, the quietest sessions hold the deepest healing.

Many blessings,

Olga

Intuitive & Reiki Australia Accredited Reiki Treatment Practitioner (ARTP)

Usui Reiki Practitioner/Master Teacher