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Virgos can be defined with one word: precision. They are the trip-planners, the list-makers, the organization-masters (and we thank them for it every day). Whether they harness their detail-oriented nature to productively optimize their daily lives or tend to get stuck in paralyzing perfectionist loops, Virgos all share the urge to seek out the very best in life.
Virgos are mutable earth signs ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication, analysis, and information. They love any gift that sends them down a new research rabbit hole, especially in an area of their lives they’ve somehow overlooked. Shopping for Virgos is a particular challenge because they see right through any Instagrammable fad. They care more about the quality of a gift than its popularity or cult following.
While summer heat stokes Leos’ fiery, impulsive lust for life, Virgos use that seasonal energy to fuel more grounded, practical pursuits. Putting in a little legwork to source superlative versions of things Virgos use daily is a great general strategy when trying to find them the perfect gift.
If you’re shopping for a Virgo this year, odds are you already know how detail-oriented they are. Read on for our essential guide to the perfect gifts for the perfectionists of the Zodiac:
In my New York apartment, my window is, well, practically nonexistent. And as someone who loves to wake up to the sunshine, this has been the hardest adjustment for me. A Hatch Restore was my perfect alternative. This alarm clock is designed to improve sleep through sound and light therapy. When morning rolls around, it emulates the sunrise for a gentler, more effective wake up.
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Be Your Own Beauty Guru
Beauty tools are a totally underrated gift category in general, but especially for any Zodiac sign that shares Virgo’s attention to detail. The right brush or curler can completely level up a makeup routine. For a Virgo just starting to dip a toe into makeup, Powder Room’s Perfect Makeup Brush Set ($75) features a full suite of hyper-organized brushes, each labeled with which product they should be used for – a Virgo’s dream. If your Virgo loves a little luxury, the Hermès Trait d’Hermès Eyelash Curler ($83) is a gorgeous upgrade to an often-overlooked beauty tool. The curler would pair perfectly with the new NARS Notorious Mascara ($29), the most precise and reliable mascara I’ve tested all year. Or give them the ultra-precise Victoria Beckham Beauty Lip Definer Pencil ($35), which features a clever aluminum case to protect the tip of the pencil.
Anything-But-Basic Bedding
Bedding is a classic category that even a hyper-specific Virgo may have overlooked. One of the biggest positive changes we’ve made in our hair & skincare routine was switching to a silk pillowcase. The Slip Pure Silk Pillowcase in White ($120) is really well-constructed and feels super luxe to sleep on, and is easier on delicate facial skin and hair than a classic cotton pillowcase. Speaking of pillows, the Coop Original Adjustable Pillow ($71) allows you to customize the loft of your pillow, perfect for a meticulous Virgo. For the rest of their bedding, you can’t beat the price of the high-quality Belgian linen Quince European Linen Duvet Cover Set (starting at $154). We especially love that the duvet cover features thoughtfully-placed corner ties and buttons to help keep it in place. Pair their newly-upgraded bedding with the perfect summer slip: we love the lightweight, high quality fabric and subtle new colorway of the Petite Plume Fleur Slip in Dusty Rose ($128).
Habit-Hacking Dreams & Self-Improvement Schemes
Virgos are fiends for any self-improvement scheme. This of course means they are in constant search of new ways to improve and track their habits. The new Hatch Sleep Clock ($250) is a contactless sleep tracker and alarm clock that helps you adapt your sleep routines and keep your bedside table phone-free. If your Virgo hasn’t already revolutionized their travel routine with a Cadence organizer set, you’re about to blow their mind with the customizable Cadence Discovery Set ($182), which combines a set of 6 Cadence Capsule organizers and a Cadence Parcel bag. Sometimes the barrier to committing to a healthy habit is as simple as not loving the products you use every day. Help your Virgo stay hydrated with the Georg Jensen BERNADOTTE Carafe ($110), a sleek water carafe that’s so beautifully-designed that you’ll be sure to remember to reach for it. And of course no Virgo gift guide would be complete without a journal to keep them organized. The Leuchtturm1917 New Work Journal ($41) features weekly prompts designed to help your Virgo set priorities and stick to them.
Get to gifting – and I’ll meet you back here next month to guide you through the process of striking the perfect balance for a harmony-loving Libra.
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