The holiday season is quickly approaching, so it’s time to start thinking about what gifts to give your friends and family. I know I get very stuck when it comes to purchasing some people’s presents. However, zodiac horoscopes are great predictors of just about everything, so why not use them to determine what presents to get, too? Here is a list of gift ideas for those important to you based on their zodiac sign:
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Aries (March 21 to April 19)
Characteristics: like challenges, are confident and courageous
What to Gift:
If your Aries friend enjoys challenging outdoor activities like rock climbing and hiking, a cute water bottle (such as a S’well bottle), would be a quality gift
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Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Characteristics: patient, reliable, and stable
What to Gift:
As patient people, Tauruses typically enjoy projects like gardening and cooking. Consider buying them a cookbook (consider Buzzfeed’s Tasty cookbooks) or make a little gardening kit with simple flowers or herb seeds, soil, and a pot.
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Gemini (May 21 to June 20)
Characteristics: affectionate, curious, and adaptable
What to Gift:
Curious Geminis would appreciate a trip somewhere new, or somewhere sentimental. Take them to a museum, a cool city, or just promise them a trip to a cute coffee shop on your dime!
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Cancer (June 21 to July 22)
Characteristics: loyal, sympathetic, and emotional
What to Gift:
Cancers typically take interest in art and home–based hobbies, so consider getting them materials to do a DIY project, such as knitting a winter scarf or making a cute decoration for their bedroom! For DIY ideas, I recommend Pinterest.
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Leo (July 23 to August 22)
Characteristics: creative, cheerful, generous, and humorous
What to Gift:
As creative, cheerful people, Leo’s are into bright colors and having fun with friends. Plan a fun night to get together with a group of friends or gift them a new outfit in their favorite, bright color.
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Virgo (August 23 to September 22)
Characteristics: analytical, kind, hardworking, and practical
What to Gift:
As analytical and practical as they are, Virgos would appreciate being given a planner (although be careful, because chances are they already have one) or just a good book.
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Libra (September 23 to October 22)
Characteristics: cooperative, diplomatic, peaceful, and seek balance
What to Gift:
As Libras are peaceful and seek balance, they typically appreciate the outdoors and sharing experiences with others. Therefore, consider gifting them a new pair of sneakers (for their outdoors-y spirit), a book on meditation, or even invite them to try a yoga class with you.
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Scorpio (October 23 to November 21)
Characteristics: resourceful, brave, and emotionally perceptive
What to Gift:
Scorpios are longtime friends, and appreciate their longtime friends as well. Along with this comes heartfelt emotion, and therefore a great gift would be something sentimental to your friendship such as a matching piece of jewelry, or simply something you know they have always wanted. If you’re not a longtime friend of the Scorpio in your life, think about getting them something with an inspirational quote on it, like a mug or a decorative wall canvas.
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Sagittarius (November 22 to December 21)
Characteristics: idealistic, like adventure and freedom
What to Gift:
As adventurous people, Sagittariuses would love for you take them on a trip to do something fun! Go to a theme park, wander around a city, or do something unique such as kayaking, parasailing, or even go to a state park nearby to do some exploring.
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Capricorn (December 22 to January 19)
Characteristics: responsible, have strong self-control, and are traditional
What to Gift:
What says traditional like a nice pair of pajamas! Capricorns value comfort and a cute pair of PJs along with slipper socks says simple and comfortable, which is right up their alley!
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Aquarius (January 20 to February 18)
Characteristics: value originality and independence
What to Gift:
As they value originality and being unique, Aquariuses can be a bit hard to shop for. A gift card may not be the worst idea, but maybe something like quirky-patterned socks or a journal where they can independently express their personal thoughts would be great gifts, as well.
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Pisces (February 19 to March 20)
Characteristics: compassionate, wise, intuitive, and artistic
What to Gift:
Sophistication and class characterize Pisces. Delightful-smelling candles, perfume, or a writing journal would be great options for the wise and intuitive Pisces.
In the end, if you’re really stuck on a gift, you could always just get something with their zodiac sign on it (such as jewelry or a notebook)! You can find these items all over the internet. If you’re freaking out because you don’t know their birthday and therefore don’t know their zodiac sign, then… well… this didn’t come from me, but it looks like you have some Facebook stalking to do…
Enjoy, and happy gift giving!