Aries
Aries is a cardinal fire sign, ruled by Mars. They’re fast, fun, and furious. Gift them something experiential, like an amusement park ticket, a GoKart ride, or a first aid kit (they’ll need it). Aries’ power color is red, so if you don’t have experiential in your budget, a red mug, rug, chair, or darts will do.
CDS Pick: W&P Personal Popper
Taurus
Taurus is a luxurious, sensual, decadent fixed earth sign, ruled by Venus. Your best bet for gifting? A couples massage, a chef-prepared 4-course meal at home, a money clip or wallet, or the softest bathrobe ever. We’ll take one of each, please.
CDS Pick: Kassatex Spa Robe
Gemini
Gemini is a mutable air sign, ruled by Mercury. Walt describes them as “everything everywhere all at once,” so feel free to gift them something that feeds their chaotic but lovable nature, like a ticket to a comedy show, a karaoke machine, Scrabble or another board game, or a subscription to The New Yorker.
CDS Pick: Aurosi Backgammon Set
Cancer
Cancer is a cardinal water sign, ruled by the moon. Cancers are nurturing and imaginative. If you know them really well and don’t think they’ll mind, go big and give them something like a kitten or puppy. If you want to keep things on the safer side, try a plant. To tap into their sentimental nature, framed family photos, an Ancestry.com report, or a gorgeous cookbook will have them just as thrilled.
CDS Pick: French Country Cooking: Meals & Moments from a Village in the Vineyards
Leo
As a fixed fire sign ruled by the sun, Leos are magnificent, dramatic, and generous. They do best with magnanimous gifts: whether that’s a top-of-the-line espresso machine, backstage passes to a concert, or simply a heartfelt card full of compliments.
CDS Pick: Dear Annabelle Sweetheart Notepads
Virgo
Virgo is a mutable earth sign ruled by Mercury. They’re generally orderly, helpful, and earthy. While it’s more than likely they’re already in possession of a label maker, an essential oil diffuser, charging cord organizer, or sewing kit are all great options, too.
CDS Pick: Vitruvi Essential Oil Diffuser
Libra
As a cardinal air sign ruled by Venus (just like Taurus), Libras are elegant, social, fair, and often musical. The Libras in your life might love a top-tier facial, classic LP album, a designer scarf, or even tickets to the ballet. Très chic!
CDS Pick: Ballet Beautiful Private Training