Dreaming Ceremony
Everyone dreams. Psychologists such as Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung have tried to interpret dreams and our subconscious thoughts. Though these modern scientists have provided multiple theories and vast quantities of written analysis, they are by no means the first to have taken on this eternal and elusive subject. Dream interpretation has directly influenced Native American cultural and spiritual beliefs for centuries. American Indians believe dreams influence the conscious soul of the dreamer, oftentimes acting as a means for change in personality traits such as confidence, maturity, kindness, and loyalty. Dreams have always been a fundamental part of Ojibwe culture and have many purposes. Prophecies: Dreams can show future events that will affect a tribe or individual person. Names: Spiritual leaders can receive the name of a newborn child through dreams. Spiritual Strength: Many Ojibwe people pray, meditate, and fast in order to bring on dreams that will give them spir