60 compass tattoos (and what they mean)

The compass image itself is very attractive for artistic tattoo composition because shape, line and balance are some of the great benefits this image offers. But this is not only aesthetics, because the compasses also have a meaning that applies to many situations: they indicate, in general, orientation.

Compass tattoo

- For sailors: for sailors, the compass symbolizes the North Star in its physical representation. It has the gift of guiding and orienting us, it shows us the way by which we can reach our destination or goal.

This symbol is widely used by those who are in constant contact with the sea and with everything that it represents.

- For travelers: you should know that the compass is of particular importance to travelers. As for sailors, this is the protection of people while traveling.

The compass symbol guides you and helps you avoid getting lost along the way. For this reason, it is widely used by people who travel frequently and for long periods.

- Luck: for some, the compass means good luck because it is viewed as an amulet, guide or ally that helps us achieve our goals.

- For those who are far from their family: Since the compass indicates direction, it is also used as a tattoo element by those who, for various reasons, cannot be near their family. This type of tattoo helps them remember that at some point in their lives they are looking forward to finding theirs.

Composition

As we pointed out at the beginning of this post, compasses in and of themselves have great qualities for depicting body art. But in addition, because they are associated with elements or resources of the sea, they are also used in more complex compositions representing anchors, rudders or other marine elements.

Placement varies according to individual preference, but in general, women tend to wear them on their forearms, next to their fists, and some prefer to wear them on the back of their neck. In men, they are usually placed on the shoulder near the shoulders.

Each tattoo takes on the personality given to it by the person who wears it, either by adding certain elements to the composition, or by the area where it is placed, or even by the way it is worn.