A symbol on a compass or map that is circular with graded points for the direction is commonly known as a compass rose.
Explanation;
The Earth is a magnet that can interact with other magnets such that, the north end of a compass magnet is drawn to align with the Earth's magnetic field.
A compass rose is a figure on a compass, map, nautical chart, or monument used to display the orientation of the cardinal directions (north, east, south, and west) and their intermediate points. It is a feature on a map that also tells people what direction to go to find certain places on the map
