In addition to color, there are symbolic elements associated with dreamcatchers.

For example, red feathers can symbolize love, blue feathers stand for courage, yellow feathers symbolize friendship, and purple feathers are thought to bring deep understanding and spiritual communication. The feathers typically found hanging from dreamcatchers can also have a variety of meanings. White symbolizes a new beginning, while brown represents the Earth. The webbing used in traditional dreamcatchers is usually white, brown, or black, signifying the cycle of day and night, lunar phases, and the four directions of the universe. The colors of dreamcatchers often carry special meanings and symbolism. Dreamcatchers of all sizes, shapes, and colors are used in many cultures to help protect the sleeper from bad dreams and promote a peaceful night’s sleep.