Aries: Indoor Plants (or Plant Supplies)
Alright, I know what you’re thinking. Indoor plants were definitely not high on your list of expected gifts for your audacious Aries loved one, but that’s what makes them so perfect!
Indoor plants will help an Aries tap into their nurturing side, allowing them to foster and grow their surprisingly soft heart along with their new greenery. I recommend starting with a plant that’s simple and low-maintenance to suit an Aries’ hectic (and occasionally chaotic) lifestyle. You can’t go wrong with succulents, spider plants, or pothos plants — but there are plenty of other options to choose from.
If you’re looking for inspiration for which plants to get, you can check out The Top 6 Indoor Plants You Should Have! here.
Taurus: Monthly Subscription Box
Taurus always give so much to those they love, so this holiday season, why not give them something that makes them feel loved — even after the holidays are over?
A monthly subscription box is the gift that keeps on giving, and it gives your Taurus loved one something to look forward to every month! They’ll get to experience that rush of joy and will feel appreciated all over again with each new box that arrives.
Plus, between food, wine, art, mysteries, and other selections, there are so many options and themes to choose from that will please even the most finicky of Taurus. You could even get them a makeup or self-care box to remind them to take care of themselves just as much as they take care of everyone else.
Gemini: Language Learning Membership
Geminis are a curious bunch, and they pride themselves on being a jack-of-all-trades. They love to learn, and a language learning membership gives them an opportunity to expand their knowledge, while also opening new lines of communication. They’ll love using this later use in social settings to make new connections!
While Duolingo is a popular app that offers a free subscription (although there is a paid option), why not take it up a notch? Rosetta Stone is one of the most commonly known subscriptions, and it offers a lifetime membership that grants your Gemini unlimited access to the 25 different languages they teach, but there are plenty of other services to choose from.
Some subscription services (like Babbel) even offer the option to attend live virtual classes, and Pimsleur offers audio classes online. Our social Gemini friends can meet and connect with new friends while they hone their new, polylingual skills — and it will give them a better mastery of the language, itself!
Cancer: Workshop Class
As much as Cancers appreciate sentimental, material gifts, why not give them an activity, instead, that will allow them to learn something new hands-on? There are a multitude of different workshop classes to choose from, like cooking classes that specialize in a certain cuisine, painting workshops, gardening workshops, or even an acting class!
I’m sure they’d appreciate it even more if you offered to attend the class with them. While Cancers love to learn new skills, what they’d love most is getting to spend some intentional quality time with you!
However, Cancers do love to unwrap something around the holidays, so be sure to at least put the tickets or passes to the class in a small, attractive box for them to open. They will be thrilled!
Leo: Comedy Tickets
Now, we know that all Leos are stand-up comedians in their own right; however, why not give them the opportunity to be the ones laughing for a change. While it may be difficult for them to be in the audience watching someone else shine in the spotlight, comedy shows are such a fun experience to be a part of (and your Leo may be picking up new material for their own next shining moment). Your loveable Leo will certainly enjoy a night full of laughter, good company, and strong drinks!
The tickets you purchase can range from more expensive tickets to see their favorite comic to a more affordable local show downtown at a bar or theater! If you do opt for the cheaper option, try to make a day of it with them by treating them to dinner or drinks before or after the show.
Virgo: Museum Tickets
Our inquisitive Virgo friends would love nothing more than to get lost pondering classic paintings, mind-boggling sculptures, or historical aviation.
There are also so many specialty museums to visit too! Like Spyscape in New York City — it not only takes you through the history of spydom in the United States, but it also takes you through spy “training” courses to test your skills. At the end of your visit, all your scores and results are added up, and you are assigned to the spydom category you would be best at — Mata Hari or James Bond, anyone?
If your Virgo doesn’t live near any museums, you can set up your own fun-filled museum experience at home by utilizing any of the free museums available online! Make a whole night of it by crafting a scavenger hunt or word clues, and baking themed treats that correspond with the museum you’re virtually visiting.
Libra: Pamper Kit
We all know there is nothing better suited to our lovely Libras than a relaxing spa day. However, instead of getting them an expensive gift card to your local spa that will only last for a day, why not create your own pamper kit that your Libra can utilize until next Christmas!
Not only will a DIY pamper kit last longer, but it will encourage your Libra to prioritize self-care in their daily routine. While it’s nice to have other people pamper you sometimes, it’s important to take care of yourself, too!
Think bath bombs, face masks, nail polish, lotions, and body scrubs, to start. You can even include a luxurious fluffy bathrobe for them to wear while they lounge in tranquil serenity.
Scorpio: Escape Room
Escape rooms tap into the mystery-loving side of every Scorpio and their love of adventure! Scorpios will thrive working independently solving their own clues and puzzles, but they can also experience the team aspect. They and their team will strengthen their connection as they collaborate together to escape.
Local escape rooms are a fully immersive experience; however, they can be a bit pricey. If you’re looking for a cheaper option that doesn’t skimp on the excitement, you can always purchase an escape-room-in-a-box that your solitary Scorpio can do at home. Or even create your own! You can do it yourself, buy one online (through websites like UnsolvedCaseFiles, HuntAKiller, or even Etsy sellers), or work with a company like Escape-Kit to build a completely customizable escape room.
Sagittarius: Explosion Picture Box
While they may hide their soft heart with their sarcasm and fun-loving nature, Sagittarius’ are a sucker for all things sentimental. These customizable picture boxes are a unique way to utilize all those pictures of the two of you that you have saved on your phone. They are compact enough for your Sagittarius to take with them on their travels or display anywhere in their home. These boxes serve as a wonderful reminder of all the good times you two have had together, and will allow your loved one to take a piece of you with them wherever they may go!
Most major retailers sell picture boxes ready-made that you can customize with your photos, or you can go completely DIY and create your own from scratch! Either way, this is a gift straight from the heart that any Sagittarius will appreciate.
Capricorn: Board or Card Game
While a new journal or office supplies are always a classic gift for our ambitious Capricorns, this holiday season, why not opt for something they don’t already have — something fun that also appeals to their competitive nature?
As I’m sure you know, Capricorns can get pretty competitive, so try to find more fun-loving party games, like Cards Against Humanity, What Do You Meme?, or Joking Hazard, that are more about making each other laugh than about winning. But they would also enjoy the traditional classics like Clue, Monopoly, or Sorry! For more advanced board game players, Disney’s Villainous is also an exciting option, and it comes with a variety of expansion packs that can be played with the base game or on their own.
Your favorite Capricorn may already have an extensive board or card game collection, so be sure to check with their loved ones to ensure you don’t get something they already have.
Aquarius: Science Magazine Subscription
Aquarius are a naturally curious and inquisitive bunch. They all have a continuous flow of questions about the earth, the universe, and beyond that we most likely do not have the answers to. As you know, the answer to a scientific question isn’t always absolute. New discoveries and theories are constantly evolving and changing the things we know every day! A science magazine subscription will quench your Aquarius’ thirst for knowledge and keep them up-to-date on all the latest findings.
While online or digital magazines are common nowadays (and environmentally friendly, if you don’t consider the power usage), your Aquarius will probably prefer the physical copies. A lot of them like to hold a real, actual magazine in their hands and search through the pages themselves. Plus, once your Aquarius tires of the magazine, itself, they can always reuse those old copies to create fun collages or other pieces of art that they can keep for years to come!
Pisces: Book Subscription
As a Pisces myself, I genuinely couldn’t think of a more perfect gift for the last (but certainly not least) of the zodiac. Books are sacred to Pisces. They need that escape into a fantasy world to fuel their mind and soothe their soul — not to mention curling up in solitude will recharge their social battery! A book subscription will ensure your Pisces always has a new adventure to look forward to without them ever having to leave their house. It’s a win-win!
Book of the Month is one of the most common book subscriptions, and it gives your Pisces the freedom to choose from a selection of new works and older releases in their catalog each month. However, there are more niche collections, as well, like Once Upon a Book Club — which also sends small gifts and surprises that coordinate with the books that are sent — or Powell’s City of Books’ Indiespensable — which sends indie books (sometimes even signed copies) and surprise treats!
No matter what you choose, I’m sure your Pisces will love it all the same — because it came from you!
