Dreamcatcher Symbol Meaning

Description

The dreamcatcher is a circular woven object traditionally made with a web-like pattern in the center and often decorated with feathers and beads. Symbolically it represents protection, guidance, and the filtering of negative energy.

Meaning and Symbolism

protection
guidance
positivity
spiritual connection
peace
safety
harmony
balance
awareness
dreams

History

The dreamcatcher originates from the Ojibwe (Chippewa) people of North America and was traditionally hung above sleeping areas. According to tradition, the woven web filters dreams, allowing good dreams to pass through while negative dreams are caught and dissipate with the morning light.