The Dreamcatcher

Dreamcatcher: history, meaning and use

The dreamcatcher, sometimes called a "dream catcher" has its origin in the legends of the Native American tribes who lived in North America. They believed firmly in spiritual myths and legends.

What is a dreamcatcher?

Initially, it is a handicraft object made by American Indians with raw materials such as: wood, leather, branches or tree seeds... For this people, it was a lucky object that attracted positive energies.

They wove this object like a spider's web. Legend has it that dreams cross the canvas. Good dreams go to the feathers and come out to stay in the chosen room. Bad dreams are then trapped in the pearls until daybreak. At the first ray of the sun, the light will burn them.

Meaning of the dreamcatcher

Today, the meaning of the dreamcatcher is different depending on one's beliefs. According to the various legends around the dreamcatcher, this object has only one reason for being: to filter bad dreams and keep the good ones only.

For some, the dream catcher is a protective amulet of dreams that brings happiness and good energy. For others, it is just a decorative object that catches the eye with its beauty.

Where to place it?

The perfect place to hang a dreamcatcher is next to the window in a bedroom to benefit from its primary purpose of capturing dreams.

If you are rather a fan of the aesthetics of this object, place it on a wall. It could help you attract well-being and harmony into your home.

It is quite possible to hang it from your interior rearview mirror to enjoy a nice show of light and colors.

Finally, it can be worn very well as a jewel, whether in necklace, bracelet or earring.