The ultimate gift guide for the sentimental Cancer
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Struggling to find the most meaningful gift for your favourite home-loving crab? Here’s a gift guide perfect for the Cancer in your life.
It can feel overwhelming trying to find a gift sentimental enough to show a sensitive Cancer just how much you love them.
Although they’re likely to well up at the sight of a carefully chosen gift, it’s nice to give them something that really feels like them.
We’ve taken the guesswork out of your search and compiled a list of the best gifts for your favourite crab.
Hommey Picnic Stripes Robe, $149 from Hommey
Ever the homebody, the Cancer in your life will never take off this luxe, cosy robe from Hommey.
With this bold picnic stripe pattern, we guarantee this’ll be the most fun one in their wardrobe.
By Charlotte 18k Gold Vermeil Cosmic Love Zodiac Annex Link Pendant, $79 from By Charlotte
Perhaps the most deeply sentimental of the zodiac signs, crabs love a gift with a personal touch.
Help them embrace their water sign with this 18k gold vermeil horoscope pendant.
Glasshouse Fireside in Queenstown Candle, $54.95 from Glasshouse
Appeal to Cancer’s sweet, warm side with this scent from Glasshouse.
It’s sure to make the moonchild’s house feel like home.
New Balance 471 Sneaker, $170 from New Balance
Astrologer Natasha Weber tells Body+Soul crabs need to hit the gym to keep their “mojo high” during emotional disruptions.
The creative Cancer will love these sleek, comfy sneakers brimming with 70s nostalgia from New Balance.
Lush Deep Sleep Magnesium Massage Bar, $21 from Lush
Taking on everyone else’s problems can leave the moon signs with a good dose of tension.
This lavender, chamomile and magnesium-infused massage bar is the perfect addition to their nightly routine to help the crabs wind down after a stressful day.
Smeg Espresso Manual Coffee Machine, $559.20 from Myer
You’re unlikely to ever find a Cancer too far from the kitchen.
They’ll love this chic coffee machine upgrade in their sign’s signature seafoam green.
The generous host will likely keep your refills coming all day.
Hexclad 6 pc Japanese Damascus Steel Knife Set w/ Magnetic Knife Block, $649 from Hexclad
Weber says in Cancer’s case, “when money is spent, it is usually on practical items such as clothing or cookware”.
They’ll never stop nurturing their loved ones through food, so they could benefit from having the best of tools.
This six-piece Japanese Damascus steel knife set will cut their prep time and look incredible on display in their space.
Papier Constellation Foiled Hardback Plain Notebook, $59 from Papier
The astrologer says the sensitive water sign is “prone to emotional disruptions”.
This gorgeous constellation notebook will be the best therapy they've ever had.
It's sure to be full of their thoughts, feelings, worries and cherished memories in no time.
Country Road Daisy Coupe Set of 2, $69.95 from David Jones
“Cancers are most comfortable entertaining or hosting in their own home and love providing good food and warm conversation”, according to Weber.
These elevated moss green coupes will stay in rotation for every dinner party, cocktail night and relaxed pool day they host.
Paint Like Frida Paint by Numbers Kit Nonna's House, $75 from Paint Like Frida
Cancers thrive when they’re creating.
Help them get back in touch with their creative side with the nicest paint-by-numbers kit they’ll ever see.
The fun Italian feast will be decorating their walls as soon as the paint’s dry.
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