The dreamcatcher can be seen as a symbol of protection, spirituality, and the removal of negativity. A person dreams while they are sleeping so it is important that they have dreams to reflect on during the day. One way this can be accomplished is by putting a dreamcatcher near their bed at night, or hanging one up or carrying one with them throughout their day for protection against bad dreams and nightmares.
In dreams, it can represent protection from bad dreams as well as a guide to find your way back home if you get lost while dreaming. The dreamcatcher is also used as an entity that catches dreams with their feathers or blankets to help keep them safe in the morning when the sun rises.
Dreams are often associated with problems, and for this reason, some people believe that a dreamcatcher would keep their own problems at bay. Others associate dreams with unseen or supernatural forces that require the most care possible before going to sleep at night.