Represents guidance, direction, and the search for purpose or truth. In dreams, a compass may symbolize the need to find one's way in life or make important decisions. It also resonates with the human desire for exploration and finding one's spiritual or moral compass. Ancient navigators and explorers revered the compass as a tool provided by the gods to guide them through unknown territories, symbolizing divine intervention in human affairs.

Themes: guidance, purpose, exploration, divine, decision

More in: 'The Book of Symbols' by Taschen; Historical and mythological texts on navigation.