Your Astrological Gift Guide for 2022: Best Gifts for Every Zodiac Sign
While looking over the gift list I crafted for the people in my life this holiday season, I suddenly noticed that something like three quarters of the gifts on there aligned eerily with the recipient’s signs. Obviously there are few things that cut right down to the marrow of who a person is like astrology does, but it still got me feeling pretty pretty stunned? So I decided to create an entire gift guide to share with y’all.
Rather than writing some irritating, cheesy intro for you to scroll right past, let’s get right the f*ck into it. Here are suggestions for some of the best gifts for each zodiac sign.
Best gifts for an Aries in 2022:
1. TOP CHOICE: Amusement park season passes.
Aries is a cardinal fire sign ruled by Mars – they like to GO and DO and have a dang good time. Plus, you get bonus points for a little bit of ✨danger✨. Mars loves it.
2. Festival tickets.
Aries can’t resist a straight-forward good time and love to have a story to tell long into the future.
3. Party games.
Think: Cards of Humanity but for 2022. Or honestly, any game at all. They love to have fun and enjoy some friendly competition/an opportunity to laugh in your face.
☆ Honorable mentions: Candles (get that 🔥 Mars-y fire in there), sex toys they’ve been wanting to try (Aries loves an adventure, and loves to try new things), or a frickin cute self-defense kit, like these ones from Alythuh.
Best gifts for a Taurus in 2022:
1. TOP CHOICE: Herbalism class, especially if it’s self-paced.
Taurus is a fixed earth sign, one of two domiciles of Venus, and the exaltation of the moon — they’re into the earth, plants, natural remedies, and they like to go at their own pace. One option: Rowan + Sage offers herbalism courses that are available on-demand as well as live workshops.
2. Silk robe or PJs (real silk; satin is too slippery), or thick, comfy sweatpants.
I kinda hate to use a stereotype, but this is always a safe bet. Taurus is ruled by sensual, luxurious Venus and it’s the exaltation of the moon, for extra sensuality and prioritization of comfort. Tauruses are ultra sensitive to the texture and weight of fabrics, and while there’s some variation in personal preference, anything that feels synthetic, too clingy, or, to put it bluntly, cheap is typically a no-go. Go for the natural fibers when ya can.
3. Neck massager.
In medical astrology, Taurus is associated with the neck and I cannot tell you how many Taureans have entire messes going on in that region of the body. Going to my Taurus sun friend’s house is like a trip to the spa with all the different neck and back massagers they have lying around. Plus, anything to tie in the delicious Taurean sensuality. 😋
☆ Honorable mentions: Plants, boujee honey, fancy herbs and salts, sourdough starter... Wherever you go with Taurean gift-buying, think moon-meets-Venus: sensory delights, and make it aesthetic.
Best gifts for a Gemini in 2022:
1. TOP CHOICE: Roller skates.
Something about roller skates just feel like the epitome of Gemini – they’re cute, fun, and a little chaotic and dangerous.
2. Unique, one-of-a-kind accessories.
Geminis have killer style (the single most underrated style icon of the zodiac, IMHO) and it’s the accessories they cover themselves in that often really make ‘em stand out. Good Hussey hand-makes some lovely, unique jewelry.
3. Lung- and nervous system-supporting teas or herbs.
Per medical astrology, Gemini is associated with the lungs and nervous system (in addition to hands and arms). Giving their lungs and nervous systems a lil extra care is *chefs kiss*. Needed n appreciated.
☆ Honorable mentions: Anything with butterflies, or the colors green or purple; breath work sessions (Gemini’s association with both the lungs and nervous system just *screams* breath work) — Casa Pneuma offers one-on-one and group breathwork sessions; astrology books (keep that mutable-Mercurial mind rolling!!) — Dosse-Via Trenou recently sent me her book Signs & Skymates, a really cool one on astrological compatibility that goes beyond just romantic compatibility.
Best gifts for a Cancer in 2022:
1. TOP CHOICE: Home decor.
Cancer is the domicile of the moon, the comfiest and coziest. Helping them make their space even warmer and more pleasant to be in is alwaysss appreciated. Comfy pillows, bedding, lighting, candles, room spray, knickknacks, the works. The Moon Den makes room spray and amazing candles!
2. Astrology reading with a favorite astrologer.
Cancer is a water sign ruled by the moon – they are deeply connected and attuned to time and cycles, and they are introspective as heck. Following the cycles of the planets and using tools like astrology to dig deeper into themselves is so natural for Cancers. Lots of astrologers offer gift certificates!
3. Anything cute n adorable.
Stuffed toys, something with animals that they like on it, whatever it is, the warm marshmallow heart of a Cancer glows when they’re surrounded by precious things to keep that lil marshmallow toasty. ^~^
🪩 Honorable mentions: Moon journal/planner, crystal or birth stone jewelry, tarot or oracle deck (the watery intuition of a Cancer is borderline unmatched), tarot or oracle deck journal (Maria Sofia Marmanides recently sent me her new oracle journal, The Oracle Card Journal: A Personalized Record of Your Messages from the Universe and it’s super cute), and duh, comfy clothes.
*Note: Don’t forget a gift for their cat too.
Best gifts for a Leo in 2022:
1. TOP CHOICE: Name a star after them… or at least immortalize their birth?
Ok, it’s been said that the star-naming services out there aren’t exactly legitimately naming a star after people in any kind of official way. But Leos are ruled by the sun, the biggest star in our sky, the one that everything revolves around: they wanna be your personal sun. If anyone would appreciate having a star named after them, it’s a Leo.
Other options on this front: A personalized star map (of the day they were born, the day you met, whatever) from The Night Sky, or a candle made custom for their birth date from Birthdate Co. (they recently offered to send me one and I’m excitedly awaiting its arrival 🥰).
2. Anything thoughtful or sentimental, something that shows you really know who they are and what they like.
Again, Leo is ruled by the sun. And while Leos have been known to genuinely appreciate virtually any gift, they love to feel genuinely and deeply known. Anything you can give them that shows them that you know who they are and what they like (and dislike) makes a Leo feel extra fuzzy.
3. Hair appointment at a luxe salon.
If the Leo in your life is one of the (many with the trademark glorious Leonine mane of hair that they love to keep in tip-top shape, getting them a super special appointment at a top-tier salon is a no-brainer.
☆ Honorable mentions: Hair masks, jewelry (perfectly suited to their personal style, ofc), a boudoir photo shoot (to remind them how hot they are), or an astrology reading (for the domicile of the sun, deep self-knowledge is a top priority).
Best gifts for a Virgo in 2022:
1. TOP CHOICE: Sourdough starter, kombucha SCOBY, or kefir grains.
Virgo is a mutable earth sign that is associated with the digestive system — with these, they get to put their mutable-earth magic to use by making something pretty magical, and it benefits their digestion. Win-win.
2. Meditation app subscription.
Virgo is the home of Mercury — Mercury can be frazzling. As an earth sign, that stress (along with Virgo’s propensity for overworking themselves) very frequently shows itself in Virgos’ bodies. It’s imperative that Virgos fully process stress, lest it manifest in the body. Giving them something to routinely help them wind down (and maybe get some extra sleep) is 👌
Bonus points if you add in a meditation pillow, or even a Muse brain-sensing headband to enhance their meditation practice.
3. Calligraphy lessons.
Virgo is ruled by Mercury (it’s considered the exaltation of Mercury too) — they’re dang good at things that require precision, and they understand the art of honing a skill. Extra points for this one if the Virgo in your life is a Virgo rising, or also has Capricorn placements. Connie Chen offers courses as well as one-on-one lessons in calligraphy.
☆ Honorable mentions: Matte or stone dishware, simple but good-quality flatware, pottery or pottery classes, cooking equipment in general. They enjoy having nice, relatively minimalistic things to use on the day to day, but they aren’t big splurgers. Sometimes we gotta splurge for them.
Best Gifts for A Libra In 2022:
1. TOP CHOICE: Art. Visual, auditory, or live art.
Libra is ruled by Venus — they love art of all kinds. But you gotta make sure it’s tailored purrrrfectly to their tastes. Libra is the sign where Saturn exalts; they have particular tastes and high standards, especially when it comes to art.
If you’re gonna go the visual art route, be sure that it’s an artist they like, or at least in a style they like, and, if it’s a physical product, that it’ll match their home’s color palette. If you’re gonna go with music, go with vinyls or a concert of a top-three favorite artist. If you’re going with an experience (like a gallery, ballet, or concert.), make the day feel effortless and special and ideally leave the date up to them.
2. Adornments for their home / body / office / car.
Libras thrive in comfortable, beautiful environments with good lighting. Vases in particular feel very Libran (Saturn, The Container™, exalts in Venusian Libra), as well as lights, candles, mirrors (♀), and, again, art.
And Libras they feel most like themselves while wearing clothing, jewelry, and other adornments that speak to who they are as individuals. Libra is the fall of the sun but the domicile of Venus – the self is most easily expressed through the nonliteral, art, and symbol. Whatever you choose, make sure it represents them, not just a Libra stereotype.
3. Polaroid camera.
Bringing together the Libran creativity, passion for aesthetics, and desire to hold onto special moments.
☆ Honorable mentions: Jewelry, rose quartz or green aventurine facial roller (Libra is associated with the skin, and rose quartz and green aventurine are both associated with Venus, Libra’s planetary ruler), skin serums, fancy teas (bonus points for detoxifying teas – Libra is associated with the kidneys!).
Best gifts for a Scorpio in 2022:
1. TOP CHOICE: Rose of Jericho.
Rose of Jericho is a resurrection plant, a literal tumbleweed (to go with Scorpio’s desert-roaming symbol, the scorpion) that appears to be dead and dried out, but comes back to life when given water again. They can survive years without water, and in fact, they need to be allowed to dry out a bit periodically. Basically, Scorpio. You can find ‘em in shops like Moonlight and Sage.
2. Escape room adventure.
Figuring out the mystery? Cracking the code? Finding your way out of a pickle? Scorpio as heck.
3. Mushroom grow kit.
Mushrooms eat dead things, turning them into compost so that the cycle of life can continue. No one understands the ‘break down and fertilize’ part of the life and death cycle like Scorpio does.
☆ Honorable mentions: Bedding – especially sheets (Scorpios love to sleep waaayy more than they’re given credit for, and I guess I would be remiss if I failed to mention the not-always-true stereotype about their high sex drives?), cacti, and succulents (desert plants for our desert-dwelling water sign).
Best gifts for a Sagittarius in 2022:
1. TOP CHOICE: Something for you to do together. A true experience.
An adventure, a trip, a night out, horseback riding, a helicopter tour of the city, paint + sip… whatever it is, make it a memorable experience. Sag is a mutable fire sign ruled by the ever-roaming Jupiter — they want to keep moving, experience life, and are always looking for a new adventure.
2. Jewelry.
Actual tastes in jewelry vary a ton, but no matter their style, Sagittarians always seem to appreciate a nice (keyword: nice, whatever that means for them personally) piece of jewelry a bit more than the average person.
3. Books, lectures or courses on astrology or spiritual, metaphysical, philosophical, or political stuff.
Again, Sag is a fire sign ruled by Jupiter: they like to learn and they like to get passionate about what they find.
☆ Honorable mentions: Travel money, nice luggage, unique items from far away places (Jupiter, Jupiter, Jupiter). Major hint: don’t skimp on a Sagittarius. They love to go allll out for holidays and love any reason to celebrate.
Best gifts for a Capricorn in 2022:
1. TOP CHOICE: Books from an author they love.
A ton of Capricorns love to read, and they love knowing you pay attention to their likes and dislikes. Such a good choice for them. (Also, on a related note, I can’t tell you how many book gifts I’ve personally received from Capricorns that have truly stuck with me forever. They have taste.)
2. Yoga or chiropractic sessions.
Capricorn is associated with bones and joints — gotta take care of ‘em. If your Capricorn prefers an at-home practice, Earthen Ether Yoga offers weekly virtual yin yoga sessions on Tuesday (Mars day!) and pre-recorded classes too.
3. DriveShare.
DriveShare is like Airbnb for cars. The opportunity to drive a classic car for a day really hits on Capricorn’s classics-loving ruler Saturn and their Mars-y parts too (Mars exalts in Capricorn!).
☆ Honorable mentions: An electric fireplace; theater, ballet, or sports tickets (big bonus for season tickets— bring in the Saturnian long-haul vibes); earthy, borderline-cottagecore home decor, sort of a Yule > commercial Christmas vibe (Capricorn is an earth sign and too many people overlook how much they enjoy and appreciate traditionally earthy vibes!).
Best gifts for an Aquarius In 2022:
1. TOP CHOICE: Incredibly special art (bonus points for custom made).
It’s tough to come up with super specific gift ideas for Aquarius because they all have such diverse and specific interests — when shopping for an Aquarius, you have to be extra tapped into who they are as an individual, and all the little things that they take interest in. But here’s a little hint: Soulstice Ceramics makes super unique sculptures that just scream Aquarius. Stuff like that!
2. Cool new technology. (Keyword: cool.)
If anyone’s gonna appreciate a cool tech gift, it’s Aquarius. Anything from a self-watering + self-lit planter to a temperature-controlled smart mug to LED light strips to classic gaming systems.
3. Concert, sports, or other event tickets.
Aquarians love a good experience together, anything where the energy in the building feels like a giant hive where everyone is breathing in unison. That feeling is at least like, 49% of the essence of Aquarius.
☆ Honorable mentions: Breathwork classes or sessions (Aquarius is a fixed air sign ruled by Saturn — learning to control the breath in order to improve one’s inner state is one of the most Aquarian things imaginable! Again, Casa Pneuma is a wonderful breathwork facilitator); handmade jewelry; and books on esoteric subjects, various dark subjects, or crime.
Best gifts for Pisces in 2022:
1. TOP CHOICE: Something meaningful, or something you made yourself, catered specifically to their needs and tastes.
Pisces aren’t typically materialistic and they appreciate it when you put some time and loving care into a gift. Things like offering to help them redo their bathroom, a handmade recipe book of their favorite recipes (and new hand-selected ones to try), or a special trip planned for the two of you (they’re traditionally ruled by Jupiter, after all) are the kinds of things that Pisces are deeply touched by.
2. Massage or acupuncture.
Pisces is associated with the lymphatic system and the feet – either one can touch on their trademark parts of the body, and help them feel more at ease (something that’s important for Pisces!).
3. Float tank session(s).
Pisces is a mutable water sign ruled by Jupiter + Neptune — temporarily evaporating into a womb-like, watery environment where you essentially get to take a break from the encumbrance of the human body? A Piscean dream.
☆ Honorable mentions: Bedding (for one of the top-three sleepers of the zodiac), stuff to make their home hit peak relaxation mode (candles, lights, incense), Tile Mate tags for their belongings that they’re always misplacing (lmao I’m so sorry but it’s needed), and the best socks and slippers money can buy.
Happy gifting!
Wishing you all the most marvelous, magical, and warm holiday season. Take good care of each other.
xo,
June