This time of year, we all want get our loved ones something they will love. But we don’t necessarily want to ask, as that can ruin the surprise. So how do you know what to get someone, if you can’t ask them outright? Ask for their star sign and buy a gift based on that, of course!
Below, we look at the best gifts for zodiac signs.
Aries
Aries is full of energy and passion, so you want to get them something that will help them burn off all that energy and channel that passion. If they like art, get them some supplies. If they are into music, buy them some music lessons. If cooking is more their speed, get them on a cooking course.
Whatever you decide to get your Aries, it should be active and stimulating.
Taurus
Taurus is a hardworking sign, and they often don’t know how to take the day off. That doesn’t mean they don’t appreciate a relaxing gift. If anything, it means they appreciate it more. So give your Taurus a spa day, a massage or a basket filled with pampering gadgets and products. They’ll love the opportunity to let their hair down.
Gemini
Gemini is always curious, so they want things that are intellectually stimulating but can also hold their attention in a world that is endlessly fascinating for them. Tech gadgets like a Kindle or an iPad will keep their brains satisfied. If that’s a bit out of the budget, try a book of puzzles or a cool reference book. As long as your Gemini can dig deep into the subject, they’ll be happy.
Cancer
More than other signs, Cancers are truly house proud. You will never go wrong if you buy your Cancer a gift for the home. They love personal touches, too, so think about how you can combine the two. Turn one of their favourite holiday snaps into a photo canvas, or give them a vase from one of their favourite shops. With Cancer, it really is more about the thought behind the gift than the gift itself.
Leo
Leos like feeling regal; it’s in their nature. So they like to feel like glamorous VIPs. If you really want to wow your Leo this Christmas, splurge on tickets to a must-see show, along with fancy dinner and cocktails, or get them some gorgeous jewellery. If that’s a bit much, indulge their royal side with a nice bone china cup and saucer or a gorgeous coffee table book they can flip through whilst looking suitably elegant.
Virgo
Virgos have eclectic tastes, so you’ll have to do a little research to find the perfect gift. Find out what their hobby, favourite band or favourite film is. Then get them something unique related to that. It could be a special edition DVD of their favourite TV show, a first edition of their favourite book, or a framed vinyl record. Let their passion be your guide, and you can’t go wrong.
Libra
Libras love a bit of luxury – they’re like where Taurus’s love of relaxation and Leo’s desire for glamour converge. Unlike the other two signs, however, your Libra will be happy with one luxurious gift, rather than several small things. If you can’t afford to buy your Libra one big thing, try getting loads of loved ones to chip in. That way, you can get your Libra that bit of cashmere, the indulgent makeup set or the expensive chocolates they’ll adore.
Scorpio
Scorpios can be a bit obsessive about their passions, so find out what motivates your Scorpio right now. If they are workaholics, they’ll love something to boost their career, like a book about productivity. If they are artistic, get them a quirky print. If they love music, find an obscure band that you think they’ll love. As long as the gift is tangentially related to their newest obsession, they will love it.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius loves to go on an adventure – any place, any time. So things like experience days or travel books are pretty much made for Sagittarius. Get them a skydiving lesson or a day on a race track. Let them dream of holidays to far-off destinations with a travel book, or take them to a cooking class for a cuisine they’ve never tried before. They’ll love the sense of wandering into the unknown.
Capricorn
Capricorns don’t just want luxury items like Leo and Libra; they want the very best of everything. They crave the top of the line. That doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune on your Capricorn, though. You could get them a tea towel and they will love it, provided it’s Egyptian cotton. That said, they wouldn’t refuse it if you gave them a designer handbag.
Aquarius
Aquarians are very intellectual, and they love learning. Keep your Aquarius interested with a class of some sort. Perhaps hire a language tutor for a couple of lessons. Take them along to a dance class or two. Go on a wine tasting weekend. If all that is a bit much, you won’t be able to go wrong with a nonfiction book.
Pisces
Pisces is all about beauty and creativity. Indulge your Pisces’ love of creativity with some pottery by a local artist, a vintage brooch or a cupcake decorating set. Whatever you decide to get, make sure it is as creative and unique as your Pisces, and try to make sure it is local or has a sentimental meaning. Then you’ll know your Pisces will be happy.
Whether you’ve got a hard-to-please Taurus on your list or a laid-back Capricorn, you should have a great idea of the sorts of things they’ll love.