Shopping for someone who already has everything? Maybe you should try letting the stars guide your gifting.
Whether your bestie is a fiery Leo or a deeply intuitive Pisces, we’ve put together a list of gifts you can pick up from Canadian stores based on each elemental group.
Water Signs: Pisces, Cancer, & Scorpio
Water signs are intuitive, emotional, and cozy-loving. They feel everything, and this season, you should give them something that feels good in return. Some of our top picks for gifts include:
Saje Natural Wellness
Aromatherapy is a quintessential gateway to relaxation – something surely your water sign friend will need! Canadian-based brand Saje, located at several shopping malls throughout the city like Toronto’s Eaton Centre and Sherway Gardens, is perfect for picking up soothing essential oils, diffusions, and natural remedies.
Snug on the Danforth
This east-end shop is overflowing with the coziest pajamas of the season. Snug on the Danforth, located at 348 Danforth Ave., is your one-stop-shop for keeping your water sign friend warm all winter long, offering sleepwear, hats, leggings and so much more.
The Ordinary
Self-love is the best love, and what better way to reinforce that than gifting some skincare to your favourite water sign pal? The Ordinary is a popular Toronto-based skincare line with several locations in the city, including inside Deciem at 18 Distillery Lane, and puts a new definition to minimalism for all kinds of skin types and needs.
Earth Signs: Taurus, Virgo & Capricorn
Earth signs are grounded, practical, and detail-oriented, and therefore, appreciate gifts that work. Meaning, they love things they can use every day and admire for their quality. If it’s functional and beautiful, you’ve nailed it. Some of our top picks for gifts include:
Mararamiro
Artsy decor is what west-end store Mararamiro specializes in, offering all things minimal, aesthetic, and built to last. Located at 2090 Dundas St. W., you can pick up paintings, candles, lamps, and just about anything that would upgrade your earth sign friend’s home.
Free Geek Toronto
For that earth sign friend who’s always going out with their phone on less than 50 per cent, a reliable charging bank from Toronto’s Free Geek would be a great pick-up, especially since their refurbished tech is both affordable and sustainable. The Parkdale storefront is conveniently located at 180 Sudbury St.
JOMO Studio
This season, get your earth sign bestie a low maintenance plant that matches their steady energy. Located at 21A Bathurst St., JOMO Studio offers houseplants of all kinds and beginner-friendly plants ready to be loved and cared for.
Air Signs: Gemini, Libra & Aquarius
Air signs are social, intelligent, creative and effortlessly fun. They love novelty, communication, and anything that sparks conversation. This season, give them something that inspires creativity, captures memories, or levels up their next hangout. Some of our top picks for gifts include:
Henry’s Cameras
There’s nothing more heartfelt and nostalgic than having a polaroid picture keepsake with your bestie. For the air sign in your life, pick up an instant camera for them to document their adventures from Henry’s Cameras at 185 Church St.
Sonic Boom
For the air sign with an eclectic taste for music and a love for zany album covers, pick up a vinyl record for them to add to their growing collection. You can flip through crates at Sonic Boom, located at 215 Spadina Ave.
401 Games
One thing about an air sign, they love to host! Turn the vibes up at the next gathering with the gift of a brand new game from 401 Games. Located at 431 Yonge St., you can buy tons of themed card and board games.
Fire Signs: Aries, Leo & Sagittarius
Fire signs are bold, dynamic and adventurous, and want gifts that help them shine, literally or figuratively. They love statement items, creative expression, and anything that supports their on-the-go lifestyles. Some of our top picks for gifts include:
Clionadh Cosmetics
Is the fire sign in your life into vibrant makeup? Of course they are, they’re a fire sign! For standout looks, search no further than Toronto-based indie brand Clionadh Cosmetics! Though only available online at the moment, this handmade vegan brand offers pigmented eyeshadows, highlighters, nail polishes, and everything in between to truly accentuate your fire sign friend’s glow.
Made You Look
Fire signs are going to stand out every time, and what better way to add to that than buying them some jewellery that makes a statement? Made You Look at 1338 Queen St. W. offers styles for all personality types with all kinds of different materials, giving you the opportunity to find a piece that matches their exact brand of boldness.
Permission
Grab some athleisure gear for your fire sign friend’s gym days, errand days, and spontaneous adventure days. Permission is a great women-owned size-inclusive brand, located at 127 Ossington Ave.