Native American Dreamcatcher

Native American Dreamcatcher

    The Native American dreamcatcher is an object of historical, cultural and spiritual importance to many Indigenous nations across North America. Dreamcatchers play a significant role in the culture and identities of these cultures, and they have been used in various forms throughout history. In this blog, we will explore the origins of dreamcatchers, how to hang them on your wall, and their spiritual significance. 

    The origin of dreamcatchers can be traced back to the Ojibwa Nation, which is believed to have named the item asseebaasige or “myth catcher”. In Ojibwa culture, the dreamcatcher was used to ward off negative spirits from entering the mind during sleep and bring only peaceful dreams on a journey through life. As with many traditional items that were passed down through generations over time, different nations changed and adapted them for their own purposes. While each nation may have its own unique designs or meanings behind their dreamcatchers, all hold spiritual significance within them. 

    Dreamcatchers come in all shapes and sizes with colorful beads and feathers hanging from a web-like structure made of string or sinew. When hung above a sleeping area or bed such as over a child’s crib it is believed to catch bad dreams while allowing good dreams to pass through its center hole unharmed. The design of the web captures bad vibes while also allowing positive thoughts inside, allowing one's spirit to feel at ease when resting peacefully at night. To create your own dream catcher you can use natural materials like twigs for its circular hoop shape and then weave yarn or sinew into it forming a web-like pattern around it before adding feathers or other decorations like beads - each item representing something special depending on its color symbolism in Indigenous culture. 

    Hanging a dreamcatcher is an easy way to add beauty and spirituality into your home. It’s best if hung near a window so that when sunlight or moonlight hits it with positive energy gets generated creating an aura of protection against negative energies around you like fear and anxiety - allowing peaceful dreams to enter your space without any obstruction! Dream catchers can be hung using either wire, string or ribbons so choose whichever works best for you – just remember not too tight as this might damage your creation! Finally once hung be sure not to touch it too often as this disrupts its protective energy field that has been created around it – take care of your dream catcher like precious jewelry! 

    Dreams provide insight into our lives – both good dreams - full of joy and hope; bad dreams - full of fear and uncertainty; but most importantly those magical dreaming moments that give us strength during times of difficulty - these are what Native Americans believe the dreamcatcher helps capture during our slumber hours so we can begin our day feeling inspired by what lies ahead! Whether you hang one above your bed for spiritual guidance or simply out of appreciation for Indigenous history – make sure to keep this ancient object close wherever you go reminding us all that every moment offers us something special that we must never forget!

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