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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas Based On Your Cutie’s Zodiac Sign

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UNCW chapter.

Not sure what your new boyfriend or girlfriend would like for Valentines Day? Here are a few pointers to help guide you in the right direction!

Aries (March 21-April 19)

·      Aries love to be surprised, are seriously active and appreciate someone who can keep with them.

o   Aries guys are intelligent and would be content with the newest electronic gadgets, since they have to stay up to date. If your guy is more athletic, tickets to an upcoming sporting event or new athletic apparel is a great way to surprise your energetic sweetie!

o   Aries girls are always looking for new skill to master, so if your partner is interested in cooking surprise her with a cookbook full of weird dishes. If she’s getting into the fitness craze, The Body Book by Cameron Diaz will be the perfect incentive to keep her motivated!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

·      Taurus’ are extremely practical and like thoughtful gifts that reflect their personal relationships.

o   Taurus guys are deeper than your average dude. Burn him a CD with all his favorite songs, or songs that make you think of him! He’d appreciate the time and effort you put into his gift.

o   Taurus girls like to stay comfortable! Comfy pajamas or fuzzy slippers would win over this kind of girl’s heart. Indulging in her favorite food would also be a great way to show her you care about her, so whip up her favorite dessert and a homemade card.

Gemini (May 21- June 20)

·      Gemini’s will be satisfied with almost any kind of gift. They also love to communicate and travel different places.

o   Gemini guys are into anything that allows them to use their brain. Get him that new video game he’s been asking for or a cheat guidebook to his favorite game. If you don’t want your guy spending all his time on his Xbox, he’d appreciate travel items like a new duffle bag or (if you really want to splurge) a GPS to guide him on his travels.

o   Gemini girl’s would be just fine with receiving a gift card to their favorite store, but if you really want to win her over take her on a weekend adventure! Travel somewhere you two have never been and take all kinds of cool pictures for her to keep in her collection of travel memorabilia.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

·      Cancer’s are the nurturers of the Zodiac. They love to be pampered and are very sentimental.

o   Cancer guys are caring and are more of the homebody type. A home cooked meal with all of his favorite comfort foods would be perfect for him! He would appreciate your affectionate gesture and enjoy spending some cozy time with his girl.

o   Cancer girls would love to spend time getting a mani-pedi or you can tug at their heartstrings and paint them a handmade canvas. Cancers like to decorate their home so a picture of you two in a frame that matches their décor is perfect a gift!

Leo (July 23-August 22)

·      Leos have expensive and dramatic taste! Their appearance is important to them and they like to stand out from the crowd.

o   Leo guys have a creative sense of fashion when compared to other Zodiac signs. They like to look nice but also like to be different. A crazy printed tie with his favorite colors would blow him away!

o   Leo girls like to enjoy the finer things in life. Take her to a play or eat at a fancy restaurant with live music. A personalized piece of jewelry is they way to go with a Leo girl.

Virgo (August 23-September 22)

·      Virgos are fans of organization and useful gifts. They know what they like and how they want everything to be.

o   Virgo guys are practical and like gifts they can use. If your guy has a professional job he’d enjoy a briefcase to keep all his work organized or a new pair of dress shoes. If your guy does work around the house or works on cars, he’d be happy to put new power tools to use.

o   Virgo girls like gifts that reflect their personality and hobbies. If your girl is a bookworm, find out what type of books she likes and buy her one she hasn’t read yet. Virgo girls will always appreciate organizational tools like planners and calendars, too.

Libra (September 23-October 22)

·      Libras are beautiful souls that like to put others first, so don’t forget to show them some appreciation!

o   Libra guys may be on the quiet side, but they enjoy being around people. Libras are also big music buffs. Tickets to their favorite band will be a great way to show that you care about them, and will be the type of environment they enjoy.

o   Libra girls need to know that their efforts don’t go unnoticed, so plan an afternoon of doing all the things she likes. Take her out to eat at her favorite restaurant, or snuggle up while watching her all time favorite movies with her usual movie snacks.

Scorpio (October 23- November 21)

·      Scorpios are the most mysterious of the Zodiac and enjoy gifts that represent the kind of person they are.

o   Scorpio guys like thriller movies and scary stories. Taking him on a Ghost Tour or to see a crime thriller at the movies will keep him entertained. Scorpios also like surprises, so don’t give him any hints about his gift!

o   Scorpio girls are into dark colors (think deep reds, purples or black) and love clothes. Scorpios also enjoy picking out their own gifts, so taking her to a vintage thrift store to choose a gift will satisfy her mysterious edge and clothing obsession.

Sagittarius (November 22- December 21)

·      Sagittarius’ have a wonderful sense of humor and like weird things. They also like to socialize and stay active.

o   Sagittarius guys would get a kick out of going to a comedy show. They would also enjoy doing something adventurous and active like going on a hike in the mountains or exploring a city they’ve never been to.

o   Sagittarius girls like to stay mentally occupied, enjoy odd things and visit strange places. She would enjoy a book about an exotic place or animal, or you could do one better than that and take her to a strange place for her to explore! If you don’t want to splurge on a trip, planning something active will do the trick.

Capricorn (December 22- January 19)

·      Capricorns aren’t too big on surprises. They enjoy simple and comforting items, but most importantly they enjoy spending time with those they love.

o   Capricorn guys aren’t hard to please. Cooking him a nice dinner will go a long way, but if you want to wrap a gift for him don’t be spontaneous. Get him something he would buy for himself because he doesn’t like when items go to waste.

o   Capricorn girls aren’t picky, but if you’re going to buy them jewelry it should be the real thing and never buy them anything gaudy. Capricorns appreciate others doing things for them. Run her errands one day while she spends the day in comfy clothes.

Aquarius (January 20- February 18)

·      Aquarius’ are extremely social and prefer to be center of attention. They also have an eye for unusual things.

o   Aquarius guys like to own bizarre items. If he’s into science or history search around on eBay for something cool that relates to a specific topic he’s interested in like a mini robot or Civil War memorabilia.

o   Aquarius girls like to be unique but trendy. A funky pair of tennis shoes or a bright colored bag will be perfect for an Aquarius girl.

Pisces (February 19-March 20)

·      Pisces are creative and romantic. Handmade items are always a good idea, as is a candle-lite dinner!

o   Pisces guys like to make things. If your guy is a painter, sculptor, writer or musician give him supplies that pair with his talent. Pisces guys will also enjoy things soft to the touch like a plush blanket or super comfortable t-shirts.

o   Pisces girls need to be pampered! Giving her flowers and fancy chocolates will make her smile, but she’d also enjoy bath beads and perfumes to make her feel extra special.

Brittany is a freshman at UNCW. She is majoring in Communication Studies and minoring in English. Brittany enjoys the beach, reading, and working out.