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After what feels like four months of holiday gifting and sales, from Black Friday to Boxing Day, shopping for a birthday present might feel like a consumer-oriented version of Groundhog’s Day. I hate to break it to you, but Capricorn season is just a little bit too delayed to double-count your holiday gifts as birthday gifts. And even if your Cap is a cusp – even if they share a birthday with Christmas itself – blending a birthday with a holiday is cruel!
Known for their detail-oriented passion for organization; drive and ambition; and disciplined, practical life outlook, the Capricorn you love won’t be thrilled by frivolous gifts that serve little purpose. It’s time to get serious – and strategic. Follow our curated birthday gift guide for the Capricorn in your life, and secure your spot in their 5-year-plan.
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Deliver Well-Being – And Well-Balanced Meals – To Their Door
While a Capricorn’s agenda is a picture of an unreasonably booked schedule, it’s also likely filled with a litany of goals for their new year – many of which are health-oriented. While they always have aspirations to take better care of themselves (and certainly have the willpower to hold themselves accountable), they might not have the time or care to get anywhere near a pot or pan on a consistent basis, regardless of how well-designed and versatile that cookware is. Simplify their life with a subscription to Methodology; throw in some nutrient-dense snacks like Get Golden’s nut and seed bars or Dalci’s gut-healthy treats.
If they’re more of the card-carrying Erewhon member type, send them a one-week program from Sakara or, for someone you really love, a luxe week from Organic Oren.
Dust Their Routine With Optimized Energy And Better Sleep
As we jump into the busy-ness of a new year – and to support what is often a Cap’s general aspiration toward better self-care – your Capricorn might be in need of some upgraded rituals. Go directly to Moon Juice and don’t look back. Design a package that will have them looking and feeling their best, from morning to night: Ting ($42) for easing their toxic codependent relationship with caffeine; SuperYou ($49) for stress relief and adrenal health; Sleepy Magnesi-Om ($42) for sweet dreams and restorative sleep; and Full Moon Sachets ($35) for a taste of every powder the brand has to offer. For some hydration, gift a box of LMNT ($40 per 30-pack) – which feels wildly luxurious, considering the price point, but is worth every cent.
The Perfect Planner For Their Neurotic Scheduling Habits
The Capricorn you know is most likely to maintain a pristine bullet journal, carefully notated to manage their many tasks, goals, and appointments (and maybe even their schedule on an hourly basis). Said with love – I’m a Capricorn rising. Give them the gift of the year with a new 2024 planner or calendar from Papier, which you can customize for their totally specific and charming tastes. If they’re the type that wears an Oura ring and watches their sleep score like a hawk, your Cap might go crazy for the brand’s new Personalized Sleep Journals. What’s better than the gift of quality rest?
Classic Jewelry – With A Modern Twist
Capricorns are the astrological equivalent of a tennis bracelet: practical, timeless, and polished, with a keen eye for enduring quality. Gift them a piece of jewelry that’s up to their chic standards, while still feeling fresh and anything but stale. Kimai’s new collaboration with Juliana Salazar, a Tennis Bracelet ($3,975) made modern with a cord closure and asymmetrical lab-grown diamonds, might just be the perfect gift – and certainly counts as both a holiday and a birthday gift. (I’ll allow it.)
For a made-to-order piece they’ll cherish forever, look no further than The M Jewelers. Go with the Zodiac Pendant ($140) or Two Initial Necklace ($170) for pieces that are delicate, unique, and play well with others – ideal for layering all year long.
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The Perfect Athleisure In Which They Can Exceed All Of Their High-Achieving Fitness Goals
As they’re committing to daily pilates sessions and perhaps taking up boxing or a half-marathon training protocol in tandem with their healthy eating habits and adaptogenic boosters, your Capricorn is also likely on the lookout for a workout wardrobe refresh – one that can take them from a power walk to a power lunch with just a change of shoes and a jacket. Visit Girlfriend Collective for perfectly paired sets in every color for every body; Beyond Yoga for ultra-soft fabrics that might be the only thing to convince a Capricorn to lounge in bed for a bit longer; and Alo Yoga for skirts and dresses that will inspire a new hobby. Gift only if you’re prepared for invitations to very competitive tennis matches.
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For Whole Body Pampering – And Science-Backed Stress Relief
A Capricorn might be the sign in most dire need of a spa day at any given moment in the year. They’re also the most unlikely to splurge on a fancy face oil or body scrub for themselves – which means you get to be the hero. Gift OSEA’s Vagus Nerve Collection ($90), complete with the brand’s Vagus Nerve Oil, Pillow Mist, and a book explaining the importance of the vagus nerve. Capricorns love learning.
Don’t stop there. We’re talking a spa DAY, not a twenty minute situation. Gift NERRA’s Body Cleansing Ritual ($175) for a bathhouse-inspired routine that’ll keep them busy for at least an hour or two. Dieux’s reusable Eye Mask ($25) is a classic add-on. Finish it off with some haircare; OUAI has you covered, with a Treatment Masque ($38) and Leave-In Conditioner ($30) that will make their bathroom smell like heaven.
Get to gifting – and we’ll meet you back here for free-spirited Aquarius season next month.
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