Present and correct: Your astro guide to your perfect Christmas gift
What do you want to find in your Christmas stocking?
Waking up on Christmas morning and tearing into your stocking is always a thrill, whether you’re a kid or a grown-up! But of course, you do hope that Santa knows you well enough to choose the right gifts for you. The good news for everyone’s favourite jolly bearded gentleman is that your star sign should give him a good idea of what you might want...
Astrofun ARIES
Ariens are famously competitive, so anything that gives them a chance to win at their favourite activity would light their fire. Sports gear, tools or a voucher for something daredevil like wing-walking could appeal. Aries rules the head, so funky hats and hair-slides are a fun choice, too.
YOUR ARIES GIFT TO YOURSELF
Organise a fresh challenge for the New Year to keep you inspired.
TAURUS
Bulls love creature comforts, so they’re quite easy to buy for. Lotions, potions, perfume and pampering – Taureans just love it! Chocolates are always acceptable and a voucher for a meal at a top restaurant will delight! Silky underwear, snuggly sweaters and cuddly scarves will make them feel loved. Appeal to their green fingers with some spring bulbs to plant.
YOUR TAURUS GIFT TO YOURSELF
Book an indulgent treat for yourself in case your loved ones get it wrong!
GEMINI
Geminis like to be up with all the latest gossip and gadgets. If you’re splashing out on something special it may be best to let them know in case they buy it for themselves first! Try the latest best-seller or unusual phone app. Gloves, accessories, the latest smartphone or magazine subscription are all Gem delights. YOUR GEMINI GIFT TO YOURSELF
After Christmas plan a change of some sort – an educational minibreak would be perfect.
CANCER
Sentimental and emotional, Crabs love to be loved. Show you cherish shared memories with photos and mementoes. Cancer would rather have something small that shows you care than an extravagant gesture. Cookery books, jewellery, themed T-shirts and personalised items are ideal.
YOUR CANCER GIFT TO YOURSELF
Plan a trip to the seaside, to smell the fresh salty air and enjoy some proper fish ‘n’ chips!
LEO
Save your pennies because Leos like drama and a touch of luxury. It’s not that they’re materialistic – they just love feeling special. Gold, diamonds, a Rolex watch or cashmere sweater should make them smile. If you can arrange a meeting with their favourite celebrity they will love you forever.
YOUR LEO GIFT TO YOURSELF
Look forward to a glitzy show (online if theatres aren’t open) to cheer your New Year.
VIRGO
Ask a Virgo what they want and they’ll say ‘something small.’ Take no notice of this! Play to their need for organisation with original calendars, a desk-tidy or a grooming kit. Their health preoccupies them, so consider a therapy voucher or aromatherapy set. A herb-growing kit would be absolutely perfect. YOUR VIRGO GIFT TO YOURSELF Reserve a New Year weekend for a lovely big sort-out.
LIBRA
This sign can be hard to buy for, because they’re too polite to ask. Notice what they’ve actually used and enjoyed from last year and keep to the theme. They love culture in one form or other, so think vouchers for exhibitions and galleries, a tasteful ornament or picture. It’s a rare Libra who doesn’t love music, so get tickets for their fave band or itunes voucher.
YOUR LIBRA GIFT TO YOURSELF
Make it a gorgeous Christmas for yourself with a beauty parlour treat.
SCORPIO
Keep your nerve when buying for Scorpio. They may be hard to read and easy to offend, but they truly appreciate loving thoughtfulness. Ignore them if they say ‘don’t bother about me’ and select something that will intrigue them, such as a murder mystery experience or psychic reading. A quality belt, leather bag or sexy underwear are good stockingfillers.
YOUR SCORPIO GIFT TO YOURSELF
Book yourself a sensuous full body massage and slip off in secret.
SAGITTARIUS
Sagittarians have a reputation for being cheerful and off-hand, but they can also be deeply thoughtful. You can appeal to their sense of humour with jokey gadgets and witty books but they may equally love a meditation app or tickets for a talk. Their tastes are often ethnic and Bohemian, so bright scarves and beads could be fun.
YOUR SAG GIFT TO YOURSELF
Look through your old holiday photos and remember what an amazing time you had.
CAPRICORN
Capricorns have a sentimental streak, so even if they ask for something useful, give them whimsical extras that appeal to their sense of tradition, such as an old watch or intriguing antique. If you understand their dry humour, make their lips tweak with joke books or a ticket to see their favourite comedian. These capable folk are also sensuous, so lotion and massage oil will please them.
YOUR CAP GIFT TO YOURSELF
Go off and make your ‘To do’ list in private, with your choice of tipple.
AQUARIUS
Head for the charity shop. It’s a rare Aquarian that won’t be delighted by something wacky that’s also benefitted the world. If all else fails, a card that says you’ve pledged £10 towards goats for a family in Ghana should make them feel good. Something quirky, such as socks in a three-pack or a tree to plant in the New Year, would also appeal.
YOUR AQUARIUS GIFT TO YOURSELF
Whatever the weather, gift yourself with fresh air to blow away the tinsel.
PISCES
Mermaids and mermen can’t help hoping that Santa is real, whatever age they are, so play to their love of enchantment by taking them to magic grottos and fantasy films. Shower them with crystals, oracle cards, soft slippers and joss sticks. Their mission in life is to lose themselves in Fairyland so think wine, whimsy and wonderful fiction by their pet authors.
YOUR PISCES GIFT TO YOURSELF
Generate magic yourself with creative visualisation and positive thinking books.