Answer: lodestars

AnswerCrossword Clue
LODESTARSGuides
LODESTARSMariners' guides.
LODESTARSGuides for ancient mariners.
LODESTARSGuiding ideals.
LODESTARSNavigational reference points
LODESTARSGuiding lights
lodestarsA person or thing that serves as a guide
lodestarsLODESTAR, a star used as a point of reference, also LOADSTAR
lodestarsA star that is used to guide the course of a ship, esp. Polaris