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DreamCatcher Interactive Inc. (also known as DreamCatcher Games) was a Canadian video game publisher founded in 1996 by Richard Wah Kan. In 2006, the company became a subsidiary of JoWooD Entertainment. I've had a small double helix dream catcher for a few years. However, my cat one day decided he'd make sport out of trying to reach it. Despite being very high up on the wall he managed to pretty much tear up the lower areas of it, hanging feathers half eaten and the like. I hate to get rid of it, but it's basically out of commission (if it worked in the first place). I don't necessarily. Dream Catcher Therapy Center began, and since that day, has grown and expanded to help people from all different backgrounds and walks of life. Kathy shares, “watching a horse and a child, both from environments filled with abuse and neglect, neither in control, leaning on each other to rebuild broken dreams, trust, and love is truly awe. If you are using a dry willow or grapevine we suggest placing it into a bowl of warm. The premise of the show is basically how his Dream Catcher got broken. Along the way we are introduced to a host of celebrity cameos featuring everyone from Gwyneth Paltrow to Vladimer Putin and taking us from the pretentious Hipster bars of North London to the frozen tundra of the Bering Strait.

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By safire
(3 stories) (4 posts) (the author is a young adult)
Date: 2008-10-14
Country: United States
State: Indiana
Paranormal Category: Misc

Last year I started collecting dream catchers. I even take them outside and clean them out, silly, but true. I didn't have very many bad dreams after I got them, and last summer when I was troubled, I bought another one and hung it over my bed.

A week after this, I started waking up in the middle of the night to look at the dream catcher. It would move in my utterly still room and feathers would fall and I would sew them back. Once sewn back, those feathers didn't move again.

This catcher was pretty light but I kept it up with four tacks to keep it from spinning but I woke one night and the tacks started to drop and the dream catcher fell. I flipped on my lights and my other three hung vicariously from the ceiling and I fixed them. I wasn't having bad dreams, but bad consciousness. Every night his stupid thing would fall and I would put it back up.

Around this time I started getting interested in Wicca. I started collecting stones, rose quartz, smoky quartz, tigers eyes, agate, hematite, alexandrite, amethyst and carnelian. I had my own little altar and burned incense every night before I slept. When I started doing this the dream catchers stopped falling. I grew weary of doing this every night, as did my allergies, but kept the stones out and slept with turquoise necklace on and my dreams were peaceful unless I forgot it.

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What does this mean, my dream catchers falling? Every so often, when I've had a troubled day, they will fall, and my necklace has been misplaced. What should I do?

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9 years ago (2011-12-12)
I am wondering? If a broken dreamcatcher is bad luck? And are there words you can say to cleans a dream catcher? And one of my dream catchers is bringing me bad luck... What do you think is wrong? 😭 😕 They are all indian dream catchers.
11 years ago (2009-08-27)
The only thing is can think of (and others who left comments hinted at several ideads) is that they are either 'full' or you shouldn't have 'washed' them.
By 'full' I mean they have collected as much negative engery as they can possibly hold. I made my own catcher when I was young - it worked well for many years then out of the blue started falling off my wall. I had to really work at keeping it up there. Then one night I had a dream that it fell off them wall and 'split' some of the negative engery back out. The next day I laid it to rest and built a new one and never had an issue with it falling.
And as to washing them - one of the other comments said something that makes me wonder if it isn't getting full - when you wash them, unless you protect your home/space/person, what's to stop the negative engery from returning ontop of any new stuff. It may just be too much for that one (or all of them) to handle.
As much as you enjoy this hanger, perhaps it's done it's pupose and should be retired. Replace it by all means with a new one and see if things improve. Good Luck.
11 years ago (2009-08-27)
Hey, I learned during school that Dreamcatchers catch bad dreams, then when the sun comes up in the morning, the bad dreams then kind of 'dissapear'. I know this isn't much, but I hope it helped! ❤
-bumblebee55
11 years ago (2009-08-26)
I need a Dreamcatcher... I've been having REALLY weird dreams lately... Safire, do you know where I can find a Dreamcatcher?
12 years ago (2008-10-28)
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Umm, Well Matt, the dream catchers are made for anyone who believes in them. There not only made for the 'Natives'. Dream catchers don't cause any threats, unless they are being toyed with. Her problem here seems to be an entity that well either doesn't like the dreamcatchers itself, or doesn't like something else that she's into, and he can probably sense her strong belief in the Dreamcatchers, so he's toying with them to get to her. Just thought I'd clear that up a little bit more. 😁
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12 years ago (2008-10-18)
I like wise agree with Frawin. See the dream catchers was made to catch bad dreams and the saying 'oppisites attract' doesn't apply here. Negative equals well negative, but the dream catchers were made for dreams. I don't believe they are storng enough to draw a real threat... But if an event does ocure I suggest getting rid of them. The reason for this is they were made for the indians the indians had everything stole from them. They may believe you are tring stealing something else from them.
12 years ago (2008-10-17)
I don't ever touch the inside of the dream catcher, I put it out side adn let teh wind blow through them and then use orange blossom incense for cleanisng and protection...🤔
I do really believe in my dream catchers, but I don't know much about Native Americans, I know more about the power of nature through crystals and stones and herbs and flowers.
12 years ago (2008-10-16)
I think tobgirl22 has an excellent point and suggestion to go along with it: pick one method of dealing with this and move forward with it and abandon the other. You might be putting things in motion that are at odds with each other.
12 years ago (2008-10-16)
Being a First Nations Native, I feel I must tell you this, the worse thing you did in this situation was wash them. Your never suppose to wash a Dreamcatcher, because by washing it, your cleaning it of all the bad energy and negativity that it catches. So there for, it's just releasing them back out to you, and it has a hard recapturing them. I wouldn't bother too much with all the wicca stuff, because the Dreamcatcher was originated from the Native Traditional ways, and natives didn't do wicca, so maybe by mixing the Native Traditional Dreamcatcher in with the Wicca beliefs, that's what could be causing this to happen aswell. My take on this is, pick one, Wicca, or Traditional Protection from Native Gaurdians, and if you descide to chose Tradional beliefs, than get yourself clensed by a Native Elder, and they can lead you further on into the Traditional Ways. Hope my advice is of some help to you. God Bless!
12 years ago (2008-10-16)
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Hi and thank you for sharring this story with us. I believe that Dream catchers are one of the most beatiful things made by man. The Native americans sure know how to make beatiful things. I have to agree with Frawin on this one. If you do believe in them then there might be an evil spirit there. I would suggest doing a smudge ceremony. I hope to hear from you soon and take care
12 years ago (2008-10-15)
I heard your not allowed to touch the dream catcher inside its bad luck. I guess you have bad luck because you touch them and clean them when your not suppose to. You have to be really careful with them. I have 2 one is a Indian one.
12 years ago (2008-10-15)
That was really interesting. I have a dreamcatcher myself... 😕
Confusing... Well, I might not be much help, but I was just reading a history about them, and it said the Lakota dream catcher would give you bad dreams and capture the good ones.
Other than that, I would have to agree with FRAWIN. There may be a ghost or demon messing with it.
12 years ago (2008-10-15)
Dear safire, I really enjoyed reading your story I find it interesting because I am into that kindof stuff. I feel a connection between your spirit guide and your bad days if you would like to contact me got to my profile and leave a message is you have time
Thanks 😁
12 years ago (2008-10-15)
Hi I read your story with great interest.
Can you tell me if you feel a connection with your dream catcher and the turquoise necklace? I ask this becasue turquoise is a very sacred stones to native amercians.
You sleep with your necklace on you feel really safe and protected and you catcher is fine I take it. When the necklace is taken of it dissappears and the catcher drops.
Have the stones changed colour in the neckalce since you bought it?
I would be interested to know.
12 years ago (2008-10-15)
Forgive me but I don't know what a dream catcher is. I know some dreams are the remains of the day while others have more significance. I think dreams can be a way for those in the afterlife to commuicate with us. Also people have gotten premonitions through dreams. I don't know if any of this has to do with wiccan beliefs or any other rituals due to religious beliefs. Interesting though.
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12 years ago (2008-10-15)
Hi I have so many dreamcatcher and I am getting intestest with wicca too. I have no idea what it mean some thing like whatever you put on wall it fall I have no idea what it means.
12 years ago (2008-10-15)

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Hello safire. Do you put a lot of faith in the dreamcatchers and necklace? Do you use them as protection symbols to ward of nightmares and negative thoughts? If the answer is yes to these questions then I would say that you may have an entity trying to chip away at your defenses. This entity may be a demon or a ghost with evil intentions or the trouble may lie within oneself. I would do a cleansing ritual according to your belief system. If the cleansing doesn't provide relief then I would look within. Take Care.
FRAWIN 😐

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by K Shabi PUBLISHED 14 July 2016

What is the true meaning and history behind the Native American dreamcatcher? Where do dreamcatchers really come from? You've probably seen a dream catcher hanging from a tree, a porch or even in a souvenir gift shop and wondered about its purpose and meaning. Read on to learn more about the story, legend, and origins of authentic Native American dream catchers.

Authentic Native American Dream Catchers

Originally created by American Indians, dreamcatchers today come in a variety of different sizes and styles. They usually consist of a small wooden hoop covered in a net or web of natural fibers, with meaningful sacred items like feathers and beads attached, hanging down from the bottom of the hoop. Real authentic, traditional dream catchers are handmade and crafted only from all natural materials, in size measuring just a few small inches across. The hoop is traditionally constructed from a bent Red Willow branch covered in stretched sinews. Wrapping the frame in leather is another common finishing touch among 'real' dream catchers.

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History of the Dreamcatcher: Ojibwe or Lakota Origins?

Today the dreamcatcher is associated with Native American culture in general, but dream catchers are often believed to have originated from the Ojibwa Chippewa tribe in particular. The Lakota tribe also has its own legend about the origins of the dreamcatcher, but most ethnographers believe the dreamcatchers were passed down from the Ojibwe through intermarriage and trade. The Ojibwe word for dreamcatcher asabikeshiinh actually means 'spider,' referring to the woven web loosely covering the hoop. The patterns of the dream catcher web are similar to the webbing these Native Americans also used for making snowshoes.

Ojibwa Legend: The story of the Dream catcher

Ancient legends about the history and origin of the dreamcatcher exist among several Native American tribes, but are most common and seem to originate among the Ojibwe and Lakota nations. While many cultures consider spiders to be creepy crawlers, the Ojibwe people saw them in a different light, as symbols of protection and comfort. According to an old Ojibwa legend, a mystical and maternal 'Spider Woman' once served as the spiritual protector for her tribe, especially in concern to young children, kids and babies. As the Ojibwe people flourished and spread out across the land, it was difficult for The Spider Woman to continue to protect and watch over all the members of the tribe as they migrated farther and farther away. This is why she created the first dreamcatcher. Following her example, over the course of generations mothers and grandmothers continued to ritualistically recreate the maternal keepsake as a means of mystically protecting their children and families even from a distance.

What do dream catchers do? Purpose & Meaning of the Dream Catcher

Sometimes referred to as 'Sacred Hoops,' Ojibwe dreamcatchers were traditionally used as talismans to protect sleeping people, usually children, from bad dreams and nightmares. This Native American tribe believes that the night air is filled with dreams, both good and bad. When hung above the bed in a place where the morning sunlight can hit it, the dream catcher attracts and catches all sorts of dreams and thoughts into its webs. Good dreams pass through and gently slide down the feathers to comfort the sleeper below. Bad dreams, however, are caught up in its protective net and destroyed, burned up in the light of day.

Dream Catcher Meaning: Web, Feathers & Beads

All parts of the authentic Native American dreamcatcher have meaning tied to the natural world. The shape of the dreamcatcher is a circle because it represents the circle of life and how forces like the sun and moon travel each day and night across the sky. The dream catcher web catches the bad dreams during the night and dispose of them when the day comes. As for the good dreams, the feathers act as a fluffy, pillow-like ladder that allows them to gently descend upon the sleeping person undisturbed. There is some contention when it comes to the meaning of the beads that often decorate the dreamcatcher. According to some American Indians, the beads symbolize the spider—the web weaver itself. Others believe the beads symbolize the good dreams that could not pass through the web, immortalized in the form of sacred charms.

Dreamcatcher Meaning Today: Authentic Symbol or Cultural Appropriation?

Though dreamcatchers are quite common, finding real authentic dreamcatchers is not that easy today. Real handmade dream catchers are usually small in size and feature sacred charms like feathers and beads. Many dreamcatchers for sale today, however, are much more American than Native American, often oversized and constructed from cheap plastic materials. Many Native Americans still consider the dreamcatcher to be a long-standing cultural symbol of unity and identification among the many Indian Nations and First Nations cultures. Sadly, many other Native Americans have come to see dream catchers as just another cultural appropriation, over-commercialized and at times offensively misappropriated and misused by non-Natives.

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