Inside the world of sailor tattoos, there are different elements that have been extrapolated to the rest of fans of the tattoo world thanks to their traditions. It is said that there is no greater freedom than the feeling of sailing in the middle of the sea on a sailboat. Although personally I am not very fond of the sea (something that should run in the family but it does not), yes I am a big fan of the different tattoos and the influence that sailors have had on tattoo history.
Swallows, pin-ups, ships or anchors are tattoos directly associated with sailors since it was they who began to tattoo these types of motifs. However, I would like to talk about the compass rose tattoos, another tattoo directly associated with this fascinating profession with which you can know half the world. But, What meaning does the Compass Rose have for sailors? This element is very important to them.
Compass rose tattoo design
First of all, let's go into detail about what the compass rose is. Basically and roughly described, it is a circle that has marked the directions in which the circumference of the horizon is divided. It is usually present in the vast majority of navigation charts. Also known as Nautical Roses (Although if you do a search on the net you will see that their designs differ a bit from what we show you here), they have a star shape.
It has 32 points that refer to the cardinal points and even the direction of the winds. In the upper area, a fleur de lis appears to indicate the situation to the north.
Compass rose tattoo meaning
The meaning of the compass rose tattoos is associated with not getting lost in the middle of the ocean. As we say, they are a symbol present on navigation charts, an essential element to stay the course through any sea. A person who decides to get a compass rose tattoo wants to refer to your desire to stay on the right track and never deviate from it. There is also talk of an element with which we transmit our close bond with the sea.
When it comes to getting a compass rose tattoo, there are many alternatives, as you can see in the image gallery at the end of the article, there are those who opt for a simple and sober design, while others use the rudder of a boat to simulate the shape of the nautical rose. In any case, It is a very interesting tattoo with which to represent our new lifestyle and desire to stay on the chosen path.
Photos of Compass Rose Tattoos
Below you have an extensive gallery with tattoos, templates and examples of compass rose tattoos so that you are inspired and see how it looks in some areas of the body such as the arm, back, ribs, leg and others.
We have also tried to choose a wide variety of designs from the wind star so you can see how it looks in black and white, in color, as painted with watercolors or even with mandala designs. What do you think?
