Compass

Magnetic compass, Moral compass, Compass needle

A compass can't tell you where to go, only where north lies. That's why it makes such a good dream guide when you need a fixed point while everything else is shifting. Holding a steady compass says your values are clear, even if the route isn't. A needle that spins without settling may show that your wishes have changed and you haven't caught up with them yet. Finding an old compass in a drawer can mean a principle you once relied on is worth picking up again.

Dream variations

• Following a compass through the woodsWhat you believe in can guide you where no trail exists. Check your bearings at each fork, not just once at the start.
• Losing your compassSomething that kept you oriented, such as a routine or a mentor, has slipped away. Start rebuilding with a habit you still have.
• Giving someone a compassYou want to help a person find their own way without walking it for them. Offer one honest pointer, then step back.
• A compass pointing toward a personYour heart is turning toward someone, whether you've admitted it or not. Notice where your thoughts wander when you're idle.

Related symbols

Map · Getting lost · Crossroads · Traveling

Dream interpretations are for entertainment.