Protection – compass tattoos are seen as good luck charms, something to aid you in finding the right direction in life and prevent you from losing your way. Compasses have long been a popular choice of tattoo for sailors, who see them as symbols of protection and of the hope of safely reaching their destination.
In this regard, what do Compasses symbolize?
It symbolizes motivation because a compass helps you to move and shows you the way to follow your path. And finally, compasses have always symbolized inspiration as it shows you which way is north. Throughout history, north has symbolized progress and advancement (whereas south symbolizes things going wrong).