Not sure what to gift your other half this Valentine’s Day?
Don’t stress – you haven’t left it too late. There’s still time to plan something special.
And if you’re feeling lost, just look to the stars. Astrology is here to guide you through the ideal present for your partner – all you need to know is their star sign.
Not to get too hung up on February 14, but nailing the Valentine’s Day plans is pretty important.
Surprising and pleasing your partner on Valentine’s is the goal for most couples in love, it’s a date in the dairy to consciously and overtly show them how much you care.
Getting this right not only makes for a happy Valentine’s, but also shows them that you get them and understand what makes them tick.
Maybe their star sign can give you a clue as to what kind of unique gift or surprise will prove just that…
Aries
March 21 to April 20
The ideal Valentine’s Day gift for Aries: A grand gesture
Aries like to go hard or go home, they want everything bigger, bolder, and brighter. They have a big appetite for attention, praise, and excess.
You actually can’t over-do it, okay? So, whatever you can afford (in monetary or cringe-level terms) go for it.
A weekend away? Yes.
An actual proposal? Yes (in public, even better).
An inscribed piece of jewellery? Yes.
A trail of red roses leading from the door to the bedroom, complete with champagne and sexy underwear? Definitely
Head here for everything you need to know about being an Aries
Taurus
April 21 to May 21
The ideal Valentine’s Day gift for Taurus: Dinner for two
Food turns Taureans on. They love to eat, drink, quaff, nibble, and taste.
I’m not talking about a ‘Happy Meal’ down at McDonald’s, I’m talking about a multi-course gastro extravaganza at the fanciest or newest place you can stretch to finding. Ideally with an overnight stay so you carry on the ‘courses’ straight afterwards (they’ll be in the mood).
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Gemini
May 22 to June 21
The ideal Valentine’s Day gift for Gemini: All things entertainment
Geminis need stimulation, action, entertainment new news – like, constantly (you may’ve noticed they can have the TV on, be talking on the phone, scrolling a newsfeed, and idly writing a list all at the same time).
Get them access to whatever entertainment source is high on their list currently- be it tickets to something, a subscription, a new tech toy, a pass to the cinema… whatever they’re tuned into most, buy it.
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Cancer
June 22 to July 23
The ideal Valentine’s Day gift for Cancer: All the romance
Cancerians are the Zodiac’s ultimate romantic. There is literally nothing you could do that could come across, to them, as too soppy, melty or OTT. They want it all!
So, imagine what the most romantic person in the world would do a loved one on Valentine’s… and do it.
Pillows with pictures of you both, flowers, chocolates, personally inscribed items, poems, champagne, intimate dinner, breakfast in bed. Go big!
Meaning:
Head here for everything you need to know about being a Cancer
Leo
July 24 to August 23
The ideal Valentine’s Day gift for Leo: Instagram-worthy experiences
Not to make them sound shallow, but Leos do love to perform, have an audience, and receive admiration (if not downright envy).
Gifting them something, or whisking them away somewhere that is on-trend, covetable, Instagrammable and glam will make them purr like a very happy lion or lioness.
Watch the pictures they like, the objects they swoon over, the places they ear-mark as bucket list destinations.
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Virgo
August 24 to September 23
The ideal Valentine’s Day gift for Virgo: Something practical
Virgos are innately practical, conscientious, and down-to-earth creatures and would turn their nose up (secretly, because they’re incredibly polite) at expense wasted on flowers (they die), chocolates (I can buy my own), jewellery (I’ve got plenty already) or fancy dinners (we could have got a better deal after Vaentine’s).
Check out what they’re lacking or moaning about around the home or workplace, check out things they use all the time, check out what they compliment regarding other people. Give them something they need and will use and get mega brownie points.
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Libra
September 24 to October 23
The ideal Valentine’s Day gift for Libra: Pamper time
Anything that can enable your beloved Libra to relax, chill and indulge in some pamper time will be gratefully received, and utilised.
Think quality over quantity. Less is more, as long as it’s the good stuff.
Whether it’s super-comfy slippers or pajamas, a spa pass, a weekend somewhere relaxing, or a trip to a yoga retreat in Goa (who knows, you might be that rich!), they’ll appreciate you understanding their need to unwind.
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Scorpio
October 24 to November 22
The ideal Valentine’s Day gift for Scorpio: A psychic reading
Scorpios are super interested in the occult, the unknown, the great mysteries of this world, and are all fascinated by psychics, mediums, tarot readers and palmists. Book a reading for them with someone great (like me!) and show that you get this side of them and actually feel okay with it.
Scorpios like to feel you accept them, 100%, before they’ll really open up and show you who they are.
Head here for everything you need to know about being a Scorpio
Sagittarius
November 23 to December 21
The ideal Valentine’s Day gift for Sagittarius: Something outdoorsy
Landscapes, nature, animals, fresh air, the great outdoors, the open road, the ocean… Sagittarians just love being wild and free (in more ways than one, but you might have discovered that already).
Treat them to something outdoorsy, be it a session handling or observing wild animals, or a day trip in the country, or a hiking trip with dinner and drinks afterwards, or a dirty weekend at the sea side.
Something that gets you out and about, seeing different corners of the world, and together al fresco. Anything could happen!.
Head here for everything you need to know about being a Sagittarius
Capricorn
December 22 to January 21
The ideal Valentine’s Day gift for Capricorn: Something fancy
Capricorns are materialistic and ambitious people, who know the value of everything and appreciate the finer things in life. They enjoy saving up for big-ticket items and wearing/having the latest and best quality labels.
It’s not snobbery as such, rathermore an acknowledgment of their hard work and graft.
Whatever you can afford, splash out on something designer or exclusive. Even if it’s just a keyring, if it’s a brand they love they’ll treasure it. Caps are all about quality over quantity.
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Aquarius
January 22 to February 19
The Ideal Valentine’s Day gift for Aquarius: A night stargazing
Aquarians are ruled by Uranus, the planet of invention, space, and air travel. They are drawn to the skies, each and every one of them, and love astronomy, astrology, flying and outer space.
Indulge this specific interest, and show them you know them, by seeking something special like a telescope, or a star-gazing trip, or a moonlight picnic under the stars, a helicopter flight, or a trip to an observatory.
Aquarians are not the most overtly romantic people, but get them under the stars in the moonlight and who knows what you can awaken…
Head here for everything you need to know about being an Aquarius
Pisces
February 20 to March 20
The ideal Valentine’s Day gift for Pisces: Quality time
Pisceans don’t necessarily want for anything, they are the least materialistic sign.
What they crave the most is your precious time and undivided attention so that they can feel closer to you and create that intimate bond they so long to have with someone.
Clear your schedule (make sure theirs is free, too!) and plan a few days of ‘just the two of us’ time.
Pop in some events but not too many. Leave evenings free to curl up together and talk long into the night.
Make them feel listened to, understood, and loved. This is their bliss.
Head here for everything you need to know about being a Pisces
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