Gift giving by the signs

Taurus

Taurus individuals are ultra-materialists and would adore something they can wrap their finely tuned tactile senses around!

Whether it is one good pillow sham or a new sheet set, going for quality - not quantity - is sure to please this earthy sign.
 

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Gemini

Gemini folks crave variety and don't like the idea of being hemmed in, especially intellectually. After all, nothing is more fascinating to them than new information and fresh ways of understanding the world.

If your Gemini friend already has more books than they can read this year, indulge them with a clever board game that will titillate their fertile mind and require playful camaraderie with others.
 

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Cancer

Cancer loves anything reminiscent of home and hearth. Compiling a book of childhood recipes or buying them ingredients for their first herb garden will put them at ease, giving them all the more reason to nurture themselves and others the way they do best.
 

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Leo

Leo people appreciate the thrill of honest self-expression and have heightened respect for those who excel in their fields.

Buying them an autobiography of their favourite performer or giving them a subscription to a magazine regularly featuring iconic figures will give them something to look forward to long after the holiday season is over.

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Virgo

Virgo is among the choosiest and most refined of individuals. Gift cards to their favourite stores will be a nice surprise... while also relieving them of the responsibility of feigning joy at your gift.
 

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Libra

Libra likes the idea of doing things in tandem, especially if it involves something that appeals to their luxury-loving nature.

Getting them a spa treatment (and promising to accompany them!) or buying their favourite facial product is a natural fit for their romantic spirits... and will have them looking even better!
 

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Scorpio

Both passionate and private, Scorpio loves anything that will spice up their boudoir. Whether it's fancy lingerie or potpourri for their underwear drawer, anything that adds flair to their favourite room in the house is sure to please them.
 

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Sagittarius

Sagittarius folks love adventure and will take it in any form! From travel books to vouchers for their favourite airline, invoke their fiery spirit with a gift that will remind them of a world far beyond their doorstep.
 

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Capricorn

Capricorn has a soft spot for family heirlooms and antiques. Checking out vintage stores and pawn shops may reveal a hidden treasure that cannot be duplicated, and will score you some big holiday points with this classic sign!
 

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Aquarius

Aquarius loves being on the cutting edge and getting the latest techie gadgets that leave others in their wake.

While many of the latest products might be out of your budget, buying the latest accessory or app for their current gadgets is a great way to impress these brilliant thinkers.
 

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Pisces

Gentle Pisces loves indulging in healing techniques and therapies. A new yoga mat, an aromatherapy candle or a gift certificate for a massage will invoke feelings of serenity, and are probably right in line with their New Year's resolutions.

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