Hear ye space travelers, adventurers, explorers & lovers of Life! We bid you the best journeys and memorable undertakings. And with that, let these be some of your inspirations some 15 beautiful compass tattoos to be your guide & companion for the rest of your life. Let this be your constant reminder that there is still that kid in you who longs to play and explore this wonderful world & that we should let our Hearts be our ultimate guide in whatever path we choose to take. After all, were not here for a short time, were here for helluva goooood time! Enjoy! 
(cover photo: Niki Norberg, Wicked Tattoo, Sweden)
No matter where you stand on Earth, whether lost in the ocean & consumed by darkness, a Compass is a surefire way to tell you where you are, for its arrow always points to the North pole. Its really interesting how it works because its like the Earth has its own magnetic bar that attracts it. More info of how it works HERE.
Long before GPS satellites and other high-tech navigational aids, the compass gave humans an easy and inexpensive way to orient themselves. A compass is an extremely simple device. A magnetic compass (as opposed to a gyroscopic compass) consists of a small, lightweight magnet balanced on a nearly frictionless pivot point. The magnet is generally called a needle. One end of the needle is often marked N, for north, or colored in some way to indicate that it points toward north. more into HERE.
That being said, a compass makes a timeless & beautiful tattoo subject. Bright & bold tattoo by Samuele Briganti.
It can also be for the woman who guides us all throughout Life. Love this fine rendition by Tim Hendricks.
A compass on top of a map is a common tattoo design layout. One might opt for the traditional layout or something different
like this awesome black & grey sleeve by Niki Norberg!
Here are some good placements for a circular subject such as a Compass:
On the back of your hand. Tattoo by Stefan Johnsson.
On the elbow/knee.
On the palm
or below the nape. This, as opposed to the traditional compass, is a Norse protection symbol called Vegvísir, which has a deep meaning. The Icelandic word literally means guidepost or direction sign so that wearers would never get lost whatever path they take. The Vegvísir is also often called Runic Compass or See the Way.
Check out this unusual dotwork norse dragon tattoo with a Vegvisir incorporated at the back of the shoulder. Neat!
Its got such simple & beautiful symbols & linework that it can pass as a good first tattoo. Be careful & double check before you get it, though! Each symbol means something. Expand your knowledge & read about it first.
Did you know? That the famous & talented Icelandic singer, Bjork, has a Vegvisir tattoo! 
We hope you enjoyed this article! We wish you all safe travels, wherever you will go.
More compass tattoo inspiration on Pinterest. Good day!
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