Prayer Healer
きとうし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Other Service Occupations
- Minor : Service Occupations Not Elsewhere Classified
Summary
Prayer healers perform traditional religious acts through prayers and rituals to fulfill clients' wishes, ward off misfortune, perform matchmaking, and more, providing mental reassurance and purification.
Description
Prayer healers are specialists who conduct Shinto or folk faith-based prayer rituals in response to requests from individuals or companies. They prepare sacred implements and ritual tools, perform norito chants, offer tamagushi, distribute ofuda, and conduct exorcisms, fortune enhancement, severance of bad ties, and matchmaking. They may be affiliated with shrines or operate independently, and there is an increasing number of cases handling on-site or online prayers. They adjust rituals to the client's faith and purpose, and are required to uphold traditional protocols and etiquette.
Future Outlook
There is a steady demand for traditional prayer rituals, and outreach to those seeking spiritual or mental care, as well as digitalization, will be key factors for future growth.
Personality Traits
Work Style
On-Site Services / Online Worship / Self-Employed / Temple/Shrine Employment
Career Path
Apprentice Prayer Healer → Prayer Healer → Master / Opening a School → Religious Organization Staff
Required Skills
Etiquette and Manners / Handling Sacred Implements / Prayer Rituals
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (Counseling) / Knowledge of Religious Culture / Temple/Shrine Training
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to empathize with the client's anxiety and tension and respond calmly. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because rituals based on tradition are emphasized more than logical or analytical thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because quantitative analysis is not needed. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because rituals are usually performed individually. |
Aliases
- Exorcist
- Medium
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