Dream Filter Tattoo: Meaning and Inspirations

The tattoo, besides being an artistic expression, is a way of externalizing personal feelings. That way, it always comes with a feeling, whether it's just the desire to have that beautiful design tattooed on you or the idea of ​​preserving something special.

The practice of recording something important or significant on the skin has gained ground and today it is very easy to find people who carry images, phrases or words in the body.

A wide variety of designs and types can be found as the tattoo depends on the design chosen, the client's specific wishes and the tattoo artist's technique, but there are some recurring designs such as the dream filter.


The dream catcher or filter has become a very common decorative element in the rooms, both for its spiritual character and for the popularization of the image worldwide.

In tattooing it has also become popular due to its significance and the possibility of adding your personal touch to the filter by choosing the size, type of braid and style of feathers. Learn the meaning of this delicate and beautiful tattoo and be inspired by a selection of images to choose from.

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The meaning of the dream filter

Among the reasons that lead someone to tattoo a certain design, are the meaning and beauty of it. The dream filter is undoubtedly one of the designs that combines these two motifs and is a hit among tattoo enthusiasts. In addition to being a charming and detailed design, it is believed that the dream filter, as its name suggests, is able to filter dreams by capturing the bad ones in their web and letting only good energies pass through.

Originated from the traditions of Native American Native American tribes, legend has it that the filter represents the life cycle and can prevent bad energies from interfering with one's dreams, but that doesn't mean nightmares will be avoided because some dreams that appearing to be bad can bring learning.

Several elements can be added to the filter and each one has a meaning (personal or spiritual). However, the catcher is usually formed by a circle, a twisted line and a feather hanging just below the filter.


The circle represents wholeness, infinity, and the circle of life; Braiding represents the web of life that involves the phases, choices, and attitudes taken throughout it, but there are different ways to weave the web, depending on intention and tradition. In the center of the web there is a connection between the lines or a space, according to legend the center represents the great mystery of life, the creator and the force that sustains the universe.

Finally, the feather represents breathing, an essential element of life, but it can bring courage, wisdom, among other things, depending on the type of feather chosen. Also, another point that influences the meaning of the dream filter is your personal intention with the object or the tattoo.

50 Dream Filter Tattoos to Get Inspired

Once you understand the spiritual significance of this tattoo, take a look at beautiful dream catcher designs and tattoos, selected with the help of Tattoo2me professionals and tattoo lovers, get inspired and choose yours.

Be sure to always check the references and hygiene of the tattoo artist and the studio in which you plan to get your tattoo, so you avoid health problems and also ensure a well-made and beautiful tattoo.

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