The compass tattoo has been popular for centuries and popular among a majority of different cultures and beliefs. The compass tattoo comes in a variety of different designs, such as the star compass, nautical star, prismatic, and the rose compass to name a few. This old maritime symbol was popular among early sailors. It is believed that some of the earliest sailors that used these designs were Spanish. There has also been evidence that supports the Celts and other European cultures used such designs.
One of the main reasons that the sailors wore the star compass design was to represent a safe trip over the open water and a safe return home. These designs were used as tattoos, but were also painted on ships and vessels. Back in those early times of sailing, it was very difficult to cross the oceans and very dangerous. More times then not, ships and the men they carried disappeared and were never seen again. Some people even believed there were giant monsters in the waters that snatched them up. Centuries ago, the ocean was a scary and deadly place. It was also believed to be a good luck symbol for any sailor. Back in those times, many people were very superstitious.
The star compass tattoo can represent the North Star. Before all directional and mapping technology, the North Star was the most reliable source for directional purposes. It was the main guide for finding your destination. Whether it was by land or sea, the North Star was used by all walks of life. Someone may consider a tattoo like this for its beauty or it may be to symbolize the North Star.
As you can already see, the compass tattoo or symbol served many different purposes. The star compass tattoo is also popular among different military officials and soldiers. It was believed to offer protection and security. They were also used to represent guidance. In modern days, people get these tattoos for all three meanings. Some people feel the tattoo offers protection and security, while others feel like it offers guidance in relation to the North Star. In these tattoos, you will usually see a "N" because that was the most important direction. It was how everyone found the other directions. Soldiers use this design as a reminder of home. When they look at their tattoo, they are reminded of the importance of making it home.
There are many different designs and images that are often associated with the compass tattoo. The compass and "time" have always been associated with one another. Just like the tattoo on the right, compass tattoos can portray anything associated to time, such as a clock, watch, or hourglass. As you can see in this tattoo, flowers and ribbons are also used in the overall tattoo design.
Maps and the earth are also portrayed in compass tattoos. Stars are also associated with the compass tattoos. As you already learned, we were able to map our direction by looking at the stars. This practice has been used for thousands of years. The anchor is also common in compass tattoos. This is the global symbol of sailors. Many men in the marines wore anchor tattoos to represent their life on the seas. With all the different options you have with the compass tattoo, it allows for a creative tattoo.
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