Who among you already has a dream catcher or would like one? The dream catcher is not a simple decoration for the bedroom, but a tool that has a history full of magic behind it.
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves himWho among you already has a dream catcher or would like one? The dream catcher is not a simple decoration for the bedroom, but a tool that has a history full of magic behind it.
Imagine a woven circle decorated with threads, feathers, and colored stones moving softly in the breeze near an open window. The dream catcher evokes distant scenarios and ancient traditions, a magical world that is in danger of disappearing.
When we think of the dream catcher, images of Native American tribes, with their wisdom and their legends, immediately flow through our minds.
Normally anyone who owns a dream catcher hangs it near the bed in the hope of ward off nightmares and to enjoy a good rest. This is a truly fascinating aspect of the dream catcher but perhaps its history is even more so.
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Dreamcatcher, its magical story
Dream catchers come from the Native American tribe Lakota, one of the indigenous tribes of North America. According to the Lakota, dream catchers are used to ward off nightmares and ad ward off negative energies present in our room during the night or while we sleep.
The dream catcher is traditionally made using the willow wood. During the night, the dream catcher captures negative energies within its circle and, when hit by the first rays of the morning sun, it disintegrates, disperses and pushes them away.
At the same time, the dream catcher during the night, according to the Lakota, makes happy thoughts and positive energies pass through one's center and gently reach our mind during sleep to foster good dreams.
To summarize, the dream catcher:
- Avoid nightmares
- Remove negative energies
- Promote good dreams
- Attracts positive energies
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The symbolism of the dream catcher
According to Native Americans, the dream catcher contributes to spiritual growth of those who have it because it favors positive thoughts and dreams full of meaning to be interpreted to progress in life.
- Il outer circle of the dream catcher represents the universe and the cycle of life
- La network with beads it holds back negative dreams
- Il central point let positive dreams flow free
- Le plumage they symbolize the air and the flight of birds
Dream catcher, where to place it
The ideal position for the dream catcher is hanging above the headboard, so that during the night it can fluctuate and that during the day with the arrival of the light that filters into the room it can be hit by the sun's rays.
The legend of the dream catcher
According to Native American legends, a long time ago a spiritual leader of the Lakota had a vision while standing on the top of a mountain. Iktomi, spirit and symbol of the pursuit of wisdom, had appeared before him in the form of spider and had begun to weave a web.
Iktomi said that in every moment of life there are many forces in action, some good and some bad. Listening to the good forces helps point us in the right direction, while listening to the bad ones could lead us on the wrong path.
Meanwhile his canvas had become a perfect circle with a hole in the center. This canvas in the shape of a circle it was meant to help people achieve their goals by making good use of their ideas, dreams and visions.
This vision was put into practice with the construction of the dream catcher to be placed near the bed so that the Great Spirit you watch over the dream world at night and in the course of sleep.
Why have (or give) a dream catcher
To have some serenity (or to wish it to others).
Now that you know the history and meaning of the dream catcher, you can choose your favorite or build one as you like and then hang it near the bed to chase away bad dreams.
How to make a DIY dream catcher
Unleash your creative vein to create a wonderful DIY dream catcher for you or as a gift. Creating a dream catcher is very simple and you can choose the materials and colors you prefer, including feathers, threads and beads. Feathers can be of synthetic origin without any problems. You will find everything you need to create your own dream catcher online or in home improvement stores.
To create your dream catcher you will need them:
- Willow twigs or wire
- Colored feathers
- Gems and beads
- Waxed nylon or cotton thread
- Strong twine or laces
- Tapes to cover the rim
- Scissors
- Lots of creativity
To understand how to best make yours personalized dream catcher look at these video-tutorial.
Marta Albè
