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Happy Summer Solstice, everyone! With the peak of summer light, Cancer season is upon us. In many ways Cancer is the quintessential water sign – sensitive, fluid, flooded with emotion. Their emotional intensity means you always know what a Cancer is feeling, whether or not they want you to. It’s like all that summer sun is shining down into the watery depths of a Cancer’s heart, illuminating secrets most other signs manage to keep hidden.
Cancers are deeply nostalgic, instinctively in tune with their emotional memory. But Cancers’ nostalgic nature doesn’t mean that they’re stuck in the past: their governing planet is the Moon, which both brings their emotionality to the surface and makes Cancers changeable, adaptable, and action-oriented. Gifts for Cancers should tap into this sense of nostalgia while opening up room for new adventures.
With all this emotional depth, Cancers are also incredibly emotionally giving. If they’re not careful, Cancers are easily emotionally drained. Remind them to recharge with gifts that encourage them to indulge in self-care. Lightly-scented, luxurious skincare nourishes the body while evoking the nostalgic power of scent.
I love any chance to shop for a Cancer – it’s an automatic opportunity for us to return all the care and compassion they give to the world. Read on for our essential Cancer gift guide:
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Beach Day Level Up
Channel Cancers’ natural affinity for the ocean with a gift to level up their next beach day, like the gorgeous Hunza G Julia with Gold Hoop Bikini in Red ($285). The best part – Hunza G’s iconic Original Crinkle material adapts to the body and allows their suits to be one size fits all, so there’s no sizing stress when you’re buying one as a gift! Kiki de Montparnasse also makes stunning swimwear, like the sleek Kiki de Montparnasse Colette One Piece in Black ($425). If your Cancer loves beachside games, buy them the Sabah Travel Backgammon Board in Sabah Blue ($350). Or find them some fabulous shades at Garrett Leight. I recently stopped in to their NYC store and fell in love with the Garrett Leight x Dôen Ingénue Sunglasses ($425), which make me feel like a glam 1960s model-off-duty. As a bonus for those shopping for NYC Cancers: a gift card to the new Bathhouse Atlantic Ave location would make a great beach day substitute for Cancers stuck in the city this summer.
Naughty & Nostalgic
For a sexy spin on Cancers’ nostalgic streak, gift them a piece of retro lingerie like the Journelle Iris Low Balconette Bra in Noir ($175), which is truly the most gorgeous and timelessly chic bra I own. I like to pair it with their Journelle Victoire Bikini in Noir ($34). If you’re looking to splurge, the Kiki de Montparnasse Juliette Button Up Top in Black ($365) is a beautifully-crafted, ultra luxe piece that can be worn over lingerie or paired with a slip. It reminds me of something Sophia Loren would’ve worn, with a slightly update silhouette. Speaking of slips, I think the instant-classic Quince Washable Silk Satin Lace Chemise in Ivory ($70) would make an incredible present. It looks like it could’ve been thrifted from a luxury vintage store, but is sturdy enough to be thrown in the wash!
Self-Care Skincare
First things first: Cancers need a reminder to recharge. Skincare is a great area to find a luxe but affordable gift that a Cancer might not indulge in themselves. The best luxury skincare gift is the lush, lightly scented Augustinus Bader Geranium Rose Body Cream ($200). If your Cancer prefers to go fragrance-free, they have an unscented version too. To help your Cancer hydrate everything from lips to nail beds, I love the Feret Parfumer Le Baume Multi-Purpose Balm ($25), which I’ve been repurchasing ever since a thoughtful Cancer bought one for me a couple years ago! For the perfect summer cleanser, I’d gift the MARA Beauty Algae Enzyme Cleansing Oil ($58), which contains gentle yet effective enzymes to help melt away heavy SPFs. Speaking of, the Ultra Violette Supreme Screen SPF 50 ($36) is a fantastic all-in-one moisturizer, primer, and SPF that is perfect for throwing in a beach bag.
Get to gifting – and I’ll meet you back here next month to guide you through the do’s and don’ts of shopping for a bold Leo.
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