Why do you need a dream catcher at home and what does it mean?

Author: Anastasia

There are many different types of elegant amulets designed to protect dreams. However, if you make a dream catcher with your own hands, it will be much more closely connected with the owner, which will enhance the protection effect.

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What are dream catchers?

This is an amulet that has its origins in the Indian tribes of North America.

It was believed that with the help of its energy, the amulet catches the spirits of dreams, this allows a person to sleep peacefully. But for this, a round or triangular Dream Catcher must be hung in the right place (above the bed, sofa) so that it swings freely in the air. The indigenous people of America believed and kept traditions that a real amulet has a very powerful force and can withstand the strong effects of negative energy.

The amulet looks like a circle made of willow, on which feathers hang, and threads are intertwined inside. Different peoples associate such a figure with infinity, perfection and unity. The circle is a symbol of the sun and warmth. Often, eagle feathers were hung from below, which means a symbol of men, or owls, as a sign of the feminine principle. The threads also had their own designation depending on the color. The characteristics are shown in the table:

Frequently asked questions (where, why, why)

Usually, the very first question we ask when we receive a Dream Catcher is “where to hang it?” The Indians simply say: “where you sleep,” not necessarily directly above the bed, just placing it in the bedroom. The only important condition is that air must pass through it. That is, not on the wall, like a painting, but at least a few centimeters from the wall.

In the New Witch community there are various additions to this, such as the idea that you need to hang not one, but four Hunters, so that you are sure to catch them all. Another opinion is that the Catcher should not always hang, but only when you need it, since it is a magical tool, and we work with tools when necessary. And here I probably agree, BUT with reservations.

First, the North American, classic, Trapper hung constantly. It was only removed for cleaning. However, it is you, your Catcher and your dreams. It happens that dreams are very vivid (it happened that way, or you yourself wanted it), there are a lot of impressions, so if you want to take a break from dreams, you can take it off. I don’t know if this will work or not, it hangs on me all the time, I love vivid dreams.

Secondly, Kytgyem. They were originally made as a magical tool to help the shaman. And this brings us to the next question.

During the classic consecration of the Indian Trapper, a protective spirit is invited into it, and the Trapper becomes its container, what our shamans call an ongon. The Indians themselves know how to handle it, which is why there are no written safety rules anywhere, and to the rest they sell unsanctified Catchers, for which such knowledge is not needed.

So, the Catcher is a magical instrument .

The creation, consecration and work with the ongon resembles the same actions with the Catcher, so I will give a couple of quotes.

“Ongon is the symbolic abode of shamanic spirit helpers. When ongons were not required for a ritual action, they were kept in a sacred place, or in the lap of nature, or wrapped in blue fabric, the color of the sky.” This is probably where the proposal to film Trapper from time to time came from. However, there is no evidence of this.

“After creating and reviving your ongons, you need to take care of them by following some rules. Never leave them unattended, this shows disrespect for the spirits behind them. If the presence of a particular spirit pleases you, you can add decorations to its ongon.” But this is exactly what is approved. This way you strengthen your connection with the Trapper. There is also such a point of work with Kytgyem. Dreamed images are marked on the trap in the form of small figures, which the shaman hangs in different places in the weaving field. Thus, the trap serves as a kind of notebook from which you can remember your dreams. However, this is optional.

“Treat it with respect, as if it were the spirit itself, and in fact it is. Do not allow people who are not shamans to touch it, with the exception of a shamanic ritual performance, and then only when you are sure that it will be treated with due respect.” See for yourself, if you feel it’s not worth it, don’t. It never occurred to me to say such a thing, since I come from a witch family, where from childhood I was taught not to touch other people’s instruments: cards, bells, knives, stones, drums and other things that have magical powers.

“Having decided not to cooperate with one of the spirits anymore, you can say goodbye to his ongon, respectfully putting it on fire or leaving it somewhere in nature. Throwing away an ongon means offending the spirit, which can bring illness or misfortune to you.” (Sarangerel “Call of the Shaman”) This seems to be one of the important points. The same is done with sage, which is used to fumigate the Trapper, Tarot cards and other magical instruments that have served their purpose.

And one last thing. “The trap for the spirits of dreams, for the best effect, should be contemplated for 10 minutes immediately before going to bed. It is better to accompany contemplation with a verbal appeal to the spirits of dreams. the appeal must be incantatory in nature and clearly reflect the dreamer’s intention to achieve the desired results. Particular attention is paid to the position in which the treatment is performed. The legs should be crossed so that the right leg is in front of the left. This is a male pose. For women it’s the opposite. The index and thumbs must be connected and spread apart, and all other fingers must be intertwined. This position of the fingers resembles a boat in which the Night Sun, after the usual daytime sunset, descends into the region of the World of Shadows and Dreams. The dreamer also sets off with this boat.” (“Shamanic practices in the clans of the raven and the small swan”) If you want, why not? Although it will be enough to just look at the Catcher a little relaxed, look at the details, knots, weaving, feathers. Think about dreams.

Why doesn't the dream catcher work?

Depends on whether it was purchased in a store and whether it worked before. If the catcher was bought in a store and never “worked,” then the problem is the lack of “tuning” of the catcher.

Beautiful, but made of tin, the knife cannot really cut anything. So here too, made on plastic from artificial materials, without any idea or intention put into it, the catcher is just a decoration. Of course, you can try to correct the situation: tie your hair on the catcher’s net to “secure” it behind you, hang a couple of pendants or beads made of natural stones that are meaningful to you. Will it work? Everything will depend on the strength of your faith in it - the very intention that turns an ordinary clover into one that brings good luck. If your catcher has simply stopped working for a long time, then you just need to clean it. Sometimes you have to do this with something that has only been hanging around for a couple of nights. Since the purpose of a catcher is to catch bad dreams, sometimes too much bad stuff gets stuck in its web, and the net needs to be cleared so that it can once again catch nightmares and fears.

What to do with the dream catcher after he catches the spirits?

If you need to make it work again, clean it. Either way, hanging it out in the sun will always be a good idea. However, if the catcher is broken and the question is where to go now, then it is best to burn it if it is made of natural materials. It is very important! A dream catcher is a talisman and the abode of good spirits that protect the owner of the catcher and sometimes his entire family, which is why it must be treated accordingly. such things are always burned. However, if the parts in it are made of plastic, they need to be removed; you cannot burn the plastic; on the contrary, the smoke from it can anger the spirits. Plastic parts should be cleaned with water and then thrown away.

Is it possible to throw away the dream catcher?

If the dream catcher was just a decoration for you, then yes. if it served as a talisman, then parts made from natural materials should be burned, and artificial ones should be dipped in water for “cleaning” and then can be thrown away.

What happens if the dream catcher is at work?

The dream catcher, although it is intended to catch bad dreams, is also a talisman, the main thing in it is knot magic, which is used not only in catchers, but also in many other protective items. So, although he won’t catch bad dreams at work (You wouldn’t sleep there, would you?)), he will protect you from something else.

Buy, receive as a gift or make it yourself?

The following question may arise.
Many sources claim that it is better to do it yourself, but the Indians never made them for themselves. Moreover, the name, dream catcher and the first amulet were made by another person. There was always someone in the tribe whose dreams were clearer, and it was he who was chosen for such matters. This person was supposed to see in a dream the name of the child and an object that would become his amulet and would describe his purpose. The dream catcher was also made by such a person in some tribes, and in others by one of the women. Even in the Slavic tradition, all amulet dolls or objects were made not by the person who needed this amulet, but by others.

How to order a dream catcher?

You can view our work and order a dream catcher Indicate your date of birth and wishes, why you want the amulet for yourself.

The meaning of the amulet

The amulet helps to get rid of insomnia and attracts good and pleasant dreams, which helps to find harmony.
Such talismans ensure that a person is cleansed of negative energy that accumulates throughout the day. It is designed to gain peace, harmony and wisdom. From North America there is an opinion that the amulet is protection during dreams from damage and the evil eye. Catchers help get rid of insomnia and give dreams a pleasant character. The Dream Catchers rune is also used, which is needed to remember dreams. But it can be made of wood or drawn on paper, after which the rune is placed under the pillow.

But many people only use them as decoration or gift souvenirs bought for loved ones. It is customary to give it as a detail for the interior. But improper manufacturing and use of the amulet makes it dangerous. It is also possible to choose a talisman based on your zodiac sign. The following types are distinguished:

• Siberian;
• Asian;
• Indian.

What is the amulet for?

Esotericists advise those who are stressed, have nightmares or suffer from insomnia to purchase this amulet.
According to legend, the dream catcher is able to let only good dreams pass through itself, while dark and scary dreams become entangled in the catcher’s web. Thus, it protects the peace and sleep of household members; its effect extends not to one person, but to everyone who lives in this house. The dream catcher is traditionally made from willow vine, fixed in the form of a circle, which symbolizes the daily cycle of human life. It is not advisable to give the amulet a triangular or square shape . This will certainly make it stand out from other amulets, but will deprive it of its magical power. In this case, the dream catcher will hang simply as a piece of room decor.

The hole in the middle of the catcher attracts bright, colorful dreams, while the presence of a bead or natural stone is intended for the talisman to catch nightmares.

Important: You only need to weave natural threads, beads and stones into the circle, otherwise the amulet will lose its magical meaning.

In the manufacture of this product for men and women, different components are used:

• Owl and partridge feathers are used for women's amulets.
• For men - eagle or hawk.

The feather in the dream catcher represents the flight of the soul, the flight of sleep, so feathers should only come from a living bird that fell out during molting .
Different feathers can give a given amulet different meanings and magical effects. The number and color of feathers depends only on the wishes of the owner. The magical properties of the stones + the properties of the feathers + the structure of the catcher itself endow this talisman with extraordinary power and relieve the owner from depression and stress.

Attention! You cannot weave this amulet while in a bad mood. Otherwise, the product will carry the energy that was put into it.

Where to hang it?

The talisman has great meaning and influence in different cultures. The Indians believed that the Dream Trap collects spirits and separates them: it confuses the bad ones in its threads, and directs the good ones to people so that they help them fall asleep. And Siberian culture contains legends that say that there is no division into evil and good spirits. In their opinion, during the day all creatures fall into a trap, but at night they come down to a person to protect his sleep.

You can protect your baby from the evil eye and damage while sleeping by hanging a catcher over the crib.

Therefore, it is advisable to hang a dream catcher in the room where people sleep, in the bedroom. It should hang above the bed, sofa or baby's cradle. The dream catcher or keepers are hung near the window, because Feng Shui practice claims that it is through it that dreams enter houses. In addition, the trap is hung in a place that receives direct sunlight. They cleanse the amulet from evil spirits during the day. But only talismans made from natural materials have such magic.

There are facts that souvenir amulets and photographs do not have magical powers and do not fulfill the purpose of the Trapper.

Where to hang the dream catcher?

The dream catcher will work to its full potential only if it is placed correctly. The main condition is that your catcher should rotate freely, so you don’t need to hang it close to the wall.

Most often, dream catchers are placed at the head of the bed to make it easier for good spirits to get to the sleeping people. And if you hang the catcher in the center of the room, it will be able to harmonize the atmosphere in the house and protect family members from disagreements. You can place the dream catcher at the front door or by the window, then it will prevent uninvited guests from entering the house.

A dream catcher, worn on one's person, enhances the owner's intuition, protects him from failures, and helps him quickly make the right decisions.

How to do it?

For production you need to use materials such as:

• hoop;
• yarn;
• feathers;
• beads or stones;
• scissors;
• metal pendant.

Preparation method:

You can make an amulet at home using a hoop and threads on which beads and feathers are hung.

1. First, threads are wrapped around the hoop.
2. One end of the thread is tied on the ring, and the other should be threaded into the needle.
3. Using this yarn, knots are made at a distance of 3 centimeters.
4. Tangle the rope in the second and third rows and gradually string the beads. So, we need to fill the circle.
5. At the end, a knot is made, then feathers and beads are strung on the fishing line.
6. The edge of the metal wire is wrapped around the hoop. All protruding threads are cut off.
7. If the catcher is not used as an amulet, then you can come up with other interesting designs. So, some people hang a pendant in the form of a feather or rune in the center.

Charm Dream Catcher: pleasant dreams!

Charm Dreamcatcher

Nowadays, it is difficult to meet a person who does not know anything about what a dream catcher amulet is. This amulet has long gained incredible popularity not only among residents of the American continent, but throughout the world.

Now it is no longer possible to determine exactly where and when the first Dream Catcher was created. This is such an ancient amulet that it is now unlikely that it will be possible to reliably restore the history of its invention. There are many legends about its origin. Many believe that the Dream Catcher came to us from the lost civilization of the American Indians. However, this statement, if not completely erroneous, is at least incomplete. The Dream Catcher, or the Trap for the spirits of dreams, came to us from the magical practices of not only the indigenous population of the New World, but also from the aborigines of the North and Eastern Siberia.

How to activate and clean?

Before use, refresh the Catcher from negativity. The best way to remove bad energy is sun treatment. This way all bad dreams are burned out. But to enhance the effect, place the sleeping amulet under a light breeze. To cleanse and charge energy, you can hold a lit candle near the catcher. To activate, the words are said: “Open my dreams, dreamer, open the melodies of my heart, so that I can be enveloped in a blanket of a light cloud and protected from the rough world.” At the same time, you need to visualize positive thoughts to yourself and not wish anything bad. So, the Catcher acts even more powerfully.

What is a “dream catcher” for and how to make it

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Why do you need a “dream catcher” and what is it?

Where should you hang the dream catcher?

Why do you need to clean the dream catcher and how to do it

People always try to protect themselves and their loved ones from any danger. To protect themselves from supernatural forces and summon good luck, they use various talismans and amulets. One of them is a “dream catcher”. This amulet first appeared in the pagan religious and totemic culture of the North American Indians. Anyone who has ever had nightmares most likely knows what a “dream catcher” looks like and even what it’s for.