Compass and Rose Tattoo
A compass framed by roses: direction and love, a long-time favourite for travellers and sailors.
- Style
- Neo-traditional
- Joined
- Framed
- Placement
- Upper arm
Opens Tattoo Fusion with these choices. Change the style, placement or what it means to you; every design is new.
What a compass and rose tattoo means
The compass stands for direction and finding your way home; the rose for love. Together they suggest being guided by love, or always finding the way back to the people you love. It is popular with travellers, sailors and people who have moved far from home.
- CompassDirection and finding your way home
- RoseLove, and beauty that has thorns
Where to put it
A round design for the outer upper arm, the shoulder, the forearm or the back of the calf. It can also sit on top of the foot.
Tips for the design
- Point the needle toward something meaningful, such as home, or keep it on north.
- Neo-traditional colour gives the roses depth while the compass stays crisp.
- A map or coordinates in the background can add a personal touch.
Try it in another style
Questions
What does a compass and rose tattoo mean?
Being guided by love and finding your way home. It is popular with travellers and people living far from family.
Is a compass rose the same as a compass and rose tattoo?
No. A compass rose is the star-shaped direction marker on maps. A compass and rose tattoo combines a compass with a rose flower.
