Welcome to Virgo season! With birthdays from Aug. 23 to Sept. 22, people born under the sign of Virgo are hardworking, practical, reliable and highly creative.
“People born under the zodiac sign Virgo are often described as practical, analytical, and detail-oriented,” says Solaris the Hii Priestess, an Austin, Texas-based tarot reader and astrologer. “They are known for their organized and systematic approach to life, as well as their ability to pay attention to even the smallest of details. Virgos are also often perfectionists and have a strong sense of responsibility.”
When picking a birthday gift for a Virgo, Solaris says, “It is important to keep their practical nature and attention to detail in mind. They appreciate gifts that are useful, well crafted, and thoughtfully chosen.”
Ahead, we’ve rounded up our favorite practically perfect gifts for the practical Virgo in your life. For more gift-giving ideas, check out our series on the best practical gifts for every occasion.
“Virgos love to stay organized,” Solaris says, “so consider gifting them a planner, a desk organizing set or a stylish notebook to help them keep track of their tasks and plans.”
“Virgos can sometimes be hard on themselves,” Solaris says, “so a self-care gift like a relaxing bath set, a massage voucher or a mindfulness journal can help them unwind and take care of themselves.” It may not look like much, but our associate manager of business development, Hayley Kinne, says of this back and neck massage tool, “I truly don’t know how I endured my regular shoulder stress spasms before this magical, massaging miracle device entered my life.”
Earthy, environmentally conscious Virgos like gifts that have the lowest possible impact on nature, like reusable cutlery. Ever practical, this set comes with a clip so you can keep it on your bag or key ring for easy access.
“Virgos appreciate well-made things,” Solaris says, “so consider a high-quality item like a handcrafted leather wallet, a beautifully designed watch, or a set of artisanal kitchen utensils.”
“Virgos love gadgets that make their lives easier,” Solaris says, “such as a smart home device, a compact blender for their healthy smoothies or a portable charger for their everyday use.” Our readers love this 3-in-1 avocado slicer, which allows you to cut an avocado in half, remove the pit and slice up the fruit.
“Many Virgos have a love for cooking and experimenting in the kitchen,” Solaris says, “so consider gifting them a cooking or baking class to help them explore their culinary skills further.”
Virgos are known as much for their active minds as for their active hands, and they love to collect all forms of media, from books to music. If a cooking or baking class isn’t quite right, try a cookbook like ‘Snacking Cakes,’ which is one of our favorites for those who are new to baking.
“Virgos enjoy self-improvement and personal growth,” Solaris says, “so a book on these topics or a guided journal for introspection could make a thoughtful gift.”
“As practical individuals,” Solaris says, “Virgos often appreciate high-quality office supplies like a stylish pen set, a premium notebook or a sleek desk organizer.”
They’ll appreciate something handmade, and as great lovers of DIY projects, they’ll also enjoy machines and materials that support one of their crafty hobbies or that encourage them to try something new.
Electronic cutters are souped-up crafting machines that can turn out professional-grade stickers, vinyl decals, party decorations, scrapbooking elements and custom stationery. Virgos with a crafty bent will flip for this die-cut machine, which they’re sure to use to set up an Etsy side hustle.
As an earth sign, a Virgo finds importance in fabrics and textiles. They’re also homebodies, so look for items that are cozy and/or encourage self-care, like this linen robe made from natural fibers.
Virgos are cerebral and often find themselves mired in stress caused by the weight of their thoughts. A weighted blanket like this one can feel like a comforting hug to the most stressed-out Virgo. We rated the Bearaby Cotton Napper as one of our favorite weighted blankets because it’s stylish and doesn’t get overly hot like other options on the market.
Each zodiac sign is associated with a body part; Virgo rules the digestive system, making gifts of food and drink a good choice for these earth signs. They’ll also appreciate the practicality of gifts that can be consumed so that they don’t clutter up the home! Another turn on the idea is this carafe and cup set that’s perfect for use on a bedside table, because it’s equal parts practical and artistic.
This vintage-inspired turntable encourages a Virgo’s love of collections and organizing — after all, there are a great many ways to catalog a group of records! Musical gifts also allow the quick-moving Virgo mind the chance to tune out the temporal and let their imagination wander.
As an earth sign, Virgos tend to love anything that invokes Mother Nature. Picking scents out for someone else can be tricky, but if you’re looking to buy a gift like linen spray, a candle or a reed diffuser, go for an earthy scent like grass, cedar or bamboo to bring some of the outdoors inside.
Virgoans love to make lists, which is why we love this cheeky pencil set for a Virgo. Each pencil is embossed with a gold foil message that captures their unique Virgo spirit.
Gifts for the home are a good choice, especially items like a body pillow that encourage the at-times-uptight Virgo to relax and unwind. Buffy, the maker of those cloudlike duvets, took the pregnancy pillow and redesigned it for the masses. The Wiggle Pillow is a floppy yet supportive pillow that can be tied and offers full-body support for sleeping or lounging. A removable, machine-washable cover is available in three colors: Cream, Puff and Toast.
Good sheets are a gift that falls in that sweet spot of indulgent and practical, which will appeal to a Virgo. Sijo Home’s eucalyptus sheets are available in seven colors that include neutrals like white and beige as well as muted color choices like pale pink, ice blue and forest green.
After a long day of organizing themselves and everyone around them, even the super-practical Virgo likes to enjoy a nice bath. This gorgeous bottle of bubble bath from Lollia is a display piece that will look beautiful in their bathroom.
If any sign is likely to be a dedicated hand-washer, it’s Virgo. When it comes to giving a highly practical gift like hand soap, the key to nailing it is to elevate the experience. We can’t think of many people who would object to being given this gorgeously scented hand soap and lotion combo.
Virgos celebrate their birthdays at the end of summer, but cold-weather accessories like this classic Pendleton scarf actually make great gifts for these practical planners, who will be glad to tick “buying a new scarf” off their autumn to-do list.
Practical Virgoans are the most likely to stay hydrated, making this ice tray that produces tubular ice that’s the perfect size for sliding into a water bottle an absolutely great gift.
Another way to tap into the Virgoan love of textiles and crafting projects is gifting an embroidery kit. This set features botanical designs that will appeal to the Virgo’s love of nature, and includes hoops, needles, canvas and three patterns.
UrbanStems designed this birthday arrangement for Virgoans with a monochromatic palette of pink roses. The flowers also come with a bath bomb trio from Milk + Honey.