You want to give Dad something he will really connect with, and while football, travel and a juicy steak are all things you might know he likes, we bet he’s got some low-key affinities you’ll be reminded of by noting his astrological sign. So here’s are zodiac-inspired gifts for your dad, your husband, your father-in-law…and the book gift to end all book gifts, for everyone who likes to read.
The Best Father’s Day Gifts For His Zodiac Sign (Because Why the Heck Not?)
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2. Disco Regimen Set
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Introduce your father to the full range of self-care with this set of face cleanser (in easy-to-use stick form), moisturizer, exfoliating face scrub, repairing eye stick and purifying face mask. (Extra credit if you use the face mask with Dad and join him in a Father’s Day selfie.)
3. Package Free Zero Waste Lunch Kit
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Independent Taureans will appreciate the self-sufficiency (and social responsibility) of this kit, which replaces plastic bags and disposable napkins in their on-the-go lunch. The set includes an airtight tin, silicone sandwich bag, organic cotton napkin-hankie and bamboo utensils.
Buy It ($50)
4. Ex Libris: 100 Books To Read And Re-read
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
If Dad’s a bibliophiles (shout out to intelligent Taurus), he’ll appreciate this ode to literature by the former New York Times book critic Michiko Kakutani and blurbed by book-booster Oprah herself.
Buy It ($25; $23)
7. Nipomo Blanket-marea
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Cancers are all about their family togetherness, so he’ll make good use of this portable woven picnic/beach blanket that comes with its own leather carry strap. (And the brand is a mother-daughter run company, so your purchase will honor another family besides your own.)
Buy It ($86)
10. Lebron James Los Angeles Lakers Nike 2020/21 Jersey
Leo (July 23-August 22)
Nothing Leo enjoys more than cheering on his team; signal to Dad that he’ll be able to do that in person in coming seasons by giving him his favorite player’s jersey to wear when games re-open to the public.
Buy It ($110)
11. Carne Collective Trial Campo Box
Virgo (August 23-September 22)
Know how your Virgo dad needs his meals—especially barbecue—prepared just so? Send him this box full of grass-fed Argentina-raised beef that includes sirloin, New York strip and skirt steak as well as ground chuck and tenderloin tips. Then let him know you’ll be waiting for the invite to his backyard cookout.
13. Minnetonka Casey Slipper
Libra (September 23-October 22)
Lots of dads are working from home these days, but who wants to wear socks or street shoes all day? Pragmatic Libra will appreciate how these lightweight slippers look like shoes but are way more comfy, and they even have a rubber outsole in case he’s got to run outside for a sec.
Buy It ($50)
14. Atlas Coffee Club Six Month Gift
Libra (September 23-October 22)
He’s a sociable guy, so he’ll appreciate having friends come to the house for a chat over a cup made from his new coffee delivery. Each month, he'll get a new bag of fine single origin coffee from global destinations including Ethiopia, Brazil and Kenya.
15. Misfits Market
Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
Known for his resourcefulness, your Scorpio giftee will appreciate you gifting him boxes of slightly off-looking fruit that’s 40 percent off grocer’s prices. A bi-weekly box of 14 types of produce, with two to four servings each, is a great place to start.
16. Away The Carry-on
Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
The trailblazing Scorpio has missed being on the open road over the past year, so gift them a sturdy new suitcase with 360-degree spinner wheels and a snazzy, distinctive color.
Buy It ($225)
17. Warby Parker Blue Light Glasses
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)
Intellectual Sagittarius has been known to research the heck out of something, but since even a few hours in front of the computer can feel like twice as long due to eye strain, help him out. Gift him some classic lightweight eyewear fitted with blue-light filtering lenses to soothe his vision.
Buy it ($145)
18. Bosca Id Passcase Wallet
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)
Where would you be without your generous Sag father? “Dad, it seems like you’re always having to reach for your wallet around me, so I thought I’d show you how much I appreciate you by giving you a nice wallet to whip out…when you’re paying for our family dinner. Love you!”
19. Moon Pod
Capricorn (December 22-January 19)
Sometimes Capricorns can be a little too tense (that exacting nature and all). So he will appreciate this updated bean bag chair that is engineered with high-density, responsive beads that allow the body to float in a relaxed position. Added bonus—the chair is only 12 pounds, so he can move it to whatever room he likes.
22. Pluto Pillow
Aquarius (January 20-February 18)
His uncompromising nature is going to love this customized bed pillow which he builds from an online survey. His body stats, sleep position, sleep preferences—more than 35 variations are possible with this sleep innovation.
Buy It ($95)
23. Sunday Custom, Lawn Plan
Pisces (February 19-March 20)
Since he loves working in the garden like the soulful Pisces that he is, he’ll appreciate a collection of chemical-free nutrients (made from ingredients like seaweed, molasses and iron) that attach to a hose so you can just sprinkle over your lawn. All you do is type in his address, and the Sunday algorithm creates a box that’s just for him—and it even includes a soil-testing kit to get really granular on what else his earth might be hungry for.
24. Fyt Duo Personal Training
Pisces (February 19-March 20)
Has he been talking about getting into shape, seemingly forever? Have a trainer come to him digitally by buying him a month of personal training via this app that includes not only a personalized fitness plan devised by a trainer who’s matched with him, but also 24-7 access to that trainer to ask questions about anything from form to diet (no dad, ice cream at 11 p.m. is not the healthiest choice).
Buy It ($129)