Double Dreamcatcher

Dreamcatchers are far more than just "witchy" decor; they have a deep spiritual history rooted in Indigenous North American cultures, specifically the Ojibwe (Chippewa) people.

Originally, they were crafted as protective amulets for infants and children. Over time, their meaning has expanded, but their core purpose remains centred on the filtering of energy and dreams.

1. Filtering Dreams

The most famous use of a dreamcatcher is to act as a "spiritual filter" for the air around a sleeper.

• The Web: In most traditions, the web is designed to catch bad dreams or "dark forces" that float through the night air.

• The Centre Hole: This allows good dreams to pass through and slide down the feathers to the person sleeping below.

• The Morning Sun: Traditionally, it is believed that the bad dreams trapped in the web are destroyed by the first rays of the morning light.

2. Protection for Children

Historically, dreamcatchers were hung on cradleboards or above a child’s bed. They weren't just for nightmares; they were meant to catch "any harm in the air," including illness or bad luck, much like a spider’s web catches unwanted flies.

3. Symbolic Elements

Every part of a traditional dreamcatcher has a specific meaning:

• The Hoop: Represents the Circle of Life and how the sun and moon travel across the sky every day.

• The Feathers: Act as a "soft ladder" or slide for the good dreams to gently reach the dreamer.

• Beads: A single bead often represents the spider (the weaver of the web); multiple beads can symbolize the good dreams that have been caught and turned into charms.