I love latin and the tattoo I'm going to get is going to be a nautical compass with "direction" in latin written above it. I want it translated in terms of having direction in life or heading in the right direction, thanks!

Hi, maybe this site can help you
Free Online English to Latin Translators (http://www.translation-guide.com/free_online_translators.php?from=English&to=Latin)
Have a visit there.
Good luck, hope you find what do you want. :)

How about viator ("vee-AH-tore") = wayfarer or traveler, someone on the way (into the future).

via = "way"
-tor = one who (is on the)"

Viator is short and fun to say.

"Direction" in Latin is cursus which would be frequently misunderstood.