This appears to be a depiction of a luopan (羅盤 or 罗盘), also known as a feng shui compass. It is Chinese and I am assuming simply based on what I am shown here. I know little beyond that but it is used by those who practice feng shui.

June 26th, 2013. Author's note:
"Q: Please share your "rules for yourself."
A: I drink ramen soup."