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.
Earthy, environmentally conscious Virgos like gifts that have the lowest possible impact on nature. 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. 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.
Ahead, we’ve rounded up 21 practically perfect gifts for the practical Virgo in your life. For more gift-giving ideas, check out our guides to sustainable gifts as well as our series on the best practical gifts for every occasion.
$199 at Amazon
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. Check out our Cricut review here.
$125 at Magic Linen
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 that encourage self-care like this linen robe, made from natural fibers.
From $199 at Bearaby
Virgoans 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 our favorite weighted blankets because it’s stylish and it doesn’t get overly hot like other options on the market.
$180 per year at MasterClass
Virgos are ruled by Mercury, making this sign one of the most learning- and education-focused in the zodiac. A MasterClass subscription is a practically perfect gift for these learners.
From $22.73 at Etsy
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 art.
$66.24 at Amazon
This vintage-inspired turntable encourages the Virgoan 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.
$39 at Ulta
This customizable powder mask has a DIY feel to it that allows hardworking Virgo to play mad scientist with their skin care. Mix the rose petal, aloe and acacia powder with water to create the exact mask consistency you like.
$58 at Nordstrom
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.
From at $38 at Nordstrom
Another way to navigate selecting a fragrance for someone other than you is to go with a high-end classic like the Diptyque Baies candle. The Virgo, that master of good taste, will appreciate getting this gorgeous berry-scented candle.
$10 at Etsy
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 Virgoan spirit.
$128 at Mejuri
The Mejuri zodiac necklaces feature gold discs with inlaid diamonds in the shape of the Virgo constellation for a more subtle turn on astrology-themed jewelry that the practical, sensible Virgo will appreciate.
$69 $58.65 at Buffy
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 tie-able pillow that offers full-body support for sleeping or lounging. A removable, machine-washable cover is available in three colors: Cream, Puff and Toast.
From $95 at Sijo Home
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. A "no top sheet" bundle is available for $71.25.
$52 at Anthropologie
After a long day of organizing themselves and everyone around them the world, 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.
$42 $33.60 at Anthropologie
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.
$79.50 at Amazon
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.
$12 at Amazon
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.
$60 $35.49 at Amazon
A beautiful coffee table book makes a great gift for anyone, and ever-curious Virgo is no exception. This book features sumptuous interiors coupled with guides to understanding the fundamental elements that go into making a great room.
$15.99 at Amazon
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.
$149.95 $109 at Amazon
An indoor LED grow light garden is a perfect gift for practical, environmentally oriented Virgoans. The easy-to-use gardening system comes with a gourmet seed kit featuring six herbs: Genovese basil, curly parsley, dill, thyme, Thai basil and mint.
$85 at UrbanStems
UrbanStems designed the birthday arrangement for Virgoans with a monochromatic palette of pink roses. The flowers also come with a bath bomb trio from Milk + Honey.