Heavenly Gifts: Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces

Capricorn

The easiest way to shop for a Capricorn is to understand their nature. The most important things to people born under this sign are their careers, stability and overall sensibility. Capricorns don’t get lots of things for themselves, so the gifts they receive will be treasured if the item is truly down-to-earth and pragmatic. Don’t bother with trendy chia pets (unless they grow herbs) or other fad items, for example. Instead find those items that help the Capricorn obtain goals like a solid planner for home and work.

Bear in mind that Capricorn has a frugal streak. He or she will be uncomfortable and awkward with overly expensive gifts. Value for the dollar is appreciated, value for the dollar that’s useful – even more so! Think along the lines of warm socks and slippers (to keep both body and spirit warm), or household items that round out the Capricorns desire to “nest” like an iron trivet or linens.

Garnet is Capricorn’s birthstone. If you’re thinking jewelry, remember that it should be useful – like a tie tack for men or a cloak/shall pin. Or, forego the jewelry and use garnet tones in a personalized, artsy gift basket filled with items that support your Capricorn’s hobbies or passions. Your time, effort and thoughtfulness will not go unnoticed. For clothing stick with comfort and functionality.

Finally, Capricorns keep their hearts very tied to family. To appeal to the organizer – give him or her a family photo calendar for the office.

Aquarius

If you’re shopping for an Aquarian this years, you have my sympathy. Aquarians are incredibly changeable and equally distractible. What interested them last week (or even 10 minutes ago) goes the way of the newest “pretty, shiny” thing or activity. Don’t despair, however. There is a solution – techno gadgets! For whatever reason Aquarians love the newest, coolest technological items, especially those that come with lots of bells and whistles to keep the Water Bearer from getting bored. Perhaps a web cam or a Nano would do the trick.

Convention isn’t the Aquarian’s strong suit. n some ways Aquarians are a bit like a hippie – bright colors, unusual lines, funky styles all seem to appeal to their artistic side. Tie die – yes! Work tie – no (unless it’s tyedied LOL). Even if your gift is simple, presenting it with a puzzle or poem that hints at what’s inside will both please and tease your Water Bearer.

One word of caution. Aquarians want something that show you actually thought about the gift for more than 5 minutes. Forget cheap, common, cookie-cutter items. Embrace the unusual, eccentric, mysterious, and wild. In fact, a CD with Motley Crue’s “Wild Side” might be perfect for your Water Bearer’s car.

Finally Aquarians are very global minded. Give this rebel with a cause a donation to their favorite charity made in his or her name.

Pisces

Pisces are the mystics and dreamers of the Zodiac, sometimes preferring fantasy to reality. With that in mind any gifts that allow them to escape for a moment (or a few hours) pleases the Fish greatly. Think about things like movie and play tickets, a short term get away, good fantasy novels, or even lush body care products with which your Pisces can pamper himself or herself.

Some key words to remember in shopping for a Pisces are beauty, creativity, sensuality, and spirituality. Also most Pisces have refined tastes, but hesitate to splurge on themselves. This gives you the perfect chance to step into the fray with an excellent wine, a gorgeous seascape painting, or a night on the town with lots of sights, sounds and flavors.

In the clothing department – go for shoes (or shoes and socks). Pisceans need supportive shoes but don’t spend the money for a really good pair (very often using that money for other members of the family or friends in need). Alternatively fuzzy slippers will make your Fish smile (especially if they are whimsical). Texturally, Pisces like fluid clothing – nothing that constrains, and it has to feel good against the skin. No itchy wool please.

Fish out of water also appreciate watery gifts. If you live near a beach, consider getting a gift certificate for jet skiing or sailing, for example. Inside the house, a salt water aquarium would be a huge hit.

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