Gatherer
Channeled by K'sitew

Gatherer is one example of an entire class of Reiki symbols whose common elements are shown here as the ball and string.   The one and two sphere variants will be added as separate pages at a later time, as they have special meanings and usages.  

The three lobe (or more) variants generally have the purpose and effect of bringing together the items represented by the spheres.   The 'string' as it were, tying together the spheres.   (See Severer) One example would be to use gatherer to heal a family and its relationships with one lobe for each family member.   Gatherer can be used similarly for team building or healing in a work or other setting where coordination and good will among various folk is important.   Again, use one lobe for each person.  

The spheres are, in essence, wild cards, the value of which is determined by the user.   They can be replaced by different shapes, symbols, colours, or whatever the user can imagine, with each item representing something different.   Used in this way, gatherer can be used to manifest, create projects requiring multiple elements, etc.  

This is a complex class of symbols with many variables.   For example, is the centre open or closed? Is an open centre filled or empty? Is any particular loop filled or empty? Are the loops oriented out, like flower petals, or in towards the centre?

The ministry strongly recommends using this class of symbols under guidance until you have considerable experience with it.  

Gatherer is almost always seen in motion.   The string undulating much like a rope floating on water and the spheres (or other symbols) floating (bobbing) within the loops.   The colours can vary considerably.