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The Best Father’s Day Gifts For His Zodiac Sign (Because Why the Heck Not?)

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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.

102 Best Gifts for Father’s Day, from $5 to $1,995


MiHIGH

1. Mihigh Infrared Sauna Blanket

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Fiery ram types are attracted to heat, and they like to try new things. So gift him this ache-reducing, relaxation-inducing wellness tool that turns a 20-minute rest into an energizing home spa experience.

disco

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.)

Package Free

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)

Bookshop.org

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)

dosist health

5. Dosist Health Relief Topical Roll-on

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

If he’s a sporty type like so many Gems, he’s going to have muscle aches. This roll-on oil has soothing CBD and CBG cannabinoids to help him recover, without the overly menthol scent of drugstore muscle balms.

Winc

6. Winc

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

His preferences are mercurial—one minute he'll be loving a red table wine, the next minute he'll be chardonnay, all day. Let him discover his next favorite wines by taking a 6-question quiz, and having this wine powerhouse ship him some new bottles to love.

West Elm

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)

Haus

8. Haus The Sampler Kit

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Pick out four flavors (ginger yuzu, citrus flower) of these hand-crafted aperitifs sourced from a family-run Sonoma, California farm. Make it even more special by making a bunch of apps for him to enjoy while sampling these with his besties.

Nordstrom

9. Gucci Slide Sandal

Leo (July 23-August 22)

Leos are all about the flex, so he will really love these prestige designer sandals that are a hip iteration on the traditional Gucci red-and-green colors.

Fanatics

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)

Carne Collective

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.

Casely

12. Casely Solid Red Battery-powered Charging Case

Virgo (August 23-September 22)

Sure, Virgo likes to always be prepared. So help him make sure to always be charged with this shock-resistant phone case that keeps his phone ready to go, all day and beyond.

Zappos

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)

Atlas Coffee Club

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.

Misfits Market

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.

Away

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)

Warby Parker

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)

Nordstrom

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!”

MOON POD

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.

Verishop

20. Backmate Power Massager

Capricorn (December 22-January 19)

Percussive vibration is all the rage in personal wellness, and this lightweight device will ease his post-exercise aches, as well as help him work through that neck tension he’s prone to.

Target

21. Project 62 Henning Patio Bar Cart

Aquarius (January 20-February 18)

The sign of the water bearer is a creative, original thinker, so he's going to use this powder-coated table-on-wheels for organizing his projects in his office, studio or garage.

Pluto Pillow

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)

Sunday

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.

fyt duo

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)

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Dana Dickey

Senior Editor

Dana Dickey is a PureWow Senior Editor, and during more than a decade in digital media, she has scoped out and tested top products and services across the lifestyle space...
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