Alright so today I decided to figure out something that’s been bugging me for a while—how do you actually know when a dream catcher is full? I mean, I’ve had this one hanging by my window for months, and it’s got all these feathers and beads, but nobody ever talks about when it’s time to stop using it.
Starting with a closer look
First thing I did was take the dream catcher down from the window. I laid it on my desk under the lamp and just stared at it for a good five minutes. The web part looked a little dusty, and some of the threads seemed darker than I remembered. Not dirty, just… different.
I grabbed my phone and started searching online, but most of what I found was pretty vague. Some people said you’re supposed to feel it, others said you replace it every year. That didn’t help much, so I figured I’d just use my own senses.
Testing the theory
I remembered my grandma once told me that a dream catcher works by trapping bad dreams in the web and letting good dreams slide down the feathers. So I thought, if it’s full, maybe it just… stops working? Lately, I’ve been having more weird dreams, so I wondered if that was a sign.
I decided to do a little experiment. Last night, before going to bed, I held the dream catcher in my hands and really focused on it. I didn’t say anything out loud, just tried to notice if it felt heavy or light. Honestly, it didn’t feel much different from holding a small decoration.
Then I looked closely at the center of the web. I noticed a few spots where the threads looked tangled or slightly discolored. Not broken, just… tired. That’s the word that came to mind. Tired.
Making a decision
After all that looking and thinking, I figured maybe a dream catcher being full isn’t about a specific sign. It’s more about when it feels like it’s done its job. For me, that was when I started doubting it. If you’re wondering whether it’s full, it probably is.
So I gently untied it from the hook and wrapped it in a soft cloth. I didn’t throw it away—that felt wrong. Instead, I placed it in a small wooden box with a thank you note. Sounds silly, but it felt right.
Then I hung a new one my sister made for me last month. It smells like fresh string and has brighter feathers. Already the air near my window feels lighter.
So yeah, that’s how I knew mine was full. Not because of a rule, but because it felt like time.
