The Legend of the Dreamcatchers: The Sleeping Mystery

La légende des capteurs de rêves : le mystère endormi

Quick summary

This legend tells of the dreamcatcher as a silent guardian of sleep. Between the circle of life, the web of memory, and the light of dawn, it accompanies dreams and transforms what weighs us down.

The Legend of the Dreamcatcher

A story of protection, memory, and inner balance.

Dreamcatchers originated with the Anishinaabe people, where they were designed as protective objects related to sleep, childhood, and inner balance.

Their circular shape evokes the cycle of life, time, and the constant movement between the visible and the invisible.

There is no single universal legend, but a multitude of stories and interpretations, carried by nations, families, and artisans.

Today, the dreamcatcher remains a living symbol, crafted with respect, intention, and memory.




When silence settles and the body surrenders to rest, some guardians awaken without making a sound.


It is said that dreamcatchers never truly sleep. Suspended between night and light, they watch over the fragile passage of dreams.

The circle represents the cycle of life. The web, patiently woven, holds heavy thoughts, old fears, and dreams that have yet to find their meaning.


Dreams that carry truth find the center of the circle. Guided by the breath of the air and the softness of feathers, they slowly descend towards the mind of the sleeper.

At dawn, the light dissolves what no longer has a place. Rootless dreams fade with the day. Those that remain become silent landmarks.


Thus, the dreamcatcher does not only accompany the night. It reminds us that even in sleep, something watches over us, protects us, and teaches us.




What this legend teaches

The dreamcatcher reminds us that rest is a transition. What no longer serves us dissolves, what must remain becomes an inner anchor.

  • The circle teaches about cycles and continuity.
  • The canvas teaches transformation.
  • Light teaches discernment.

Before trying to understand a dream, it can be helpful to listen to the emotion it evokes, and then let the day do its work.

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Foire aux questions

What is the origin of dreamcatchers?
Dreamcatchers originated with the Anishinaabe people. They were used as protective objects related to sleep and inner balance.
Do dreamcatchers have only one legend?
No. There is no universal legend. Each nation, each family, and each craftsman transmits their own interpretation and intention.
What does the circle of the dreamcatcher symbolize?
The circle represents the cycle of life, the passage of time, and the balance between lived experiences, visible and invisible.