30 Gifts That’ll Make You Any Capricorn’s New Favorite Friend

The holidays are getting closer…and so are your Capricorn friends’ birthdays. But how do you shop for a Capricorn? These no-nonsense sea-goats (yeah, I said sea-goats!) are known for being ambitious and hardworking. Basically, they’re out to climb the career ladder/conquer the world/win at everything. They don’t want trinkets, they want world domination!!! Born December 22 to January 19, Capricorns have a tendency to be “all work and no play”—and sometimes they seriously need to unwind. But don’t tell them that!

Ruled by Saturn, the planet of structure and boundaries, Caps have big boss energy. They’re likely to have a detailed to-do list, a five-year plan, and a color-coded Google Calendar. As cardinal signs, they’re natural leaders. And as earth signs, they’re grounded and concerned with material things—they live in the here and now rather than dwelling on the past or daydreaming about a far-off future.

Practical Capricorns don’t tend to get caught up in every single trend, like certain signs (hi, Libra). They tend to have a classic sense of style, in their fashion or their interior decor. That’s not to say they’ll never try out a trend, but they need a better reason than “It’s in style!” to give it a go. Capricorns appreciate gifts that are well-made and thoughtful—they’re a “quality over quantity” type.

Whether you give your Capricorn friend/S.O./family member something to help them level up their career/side gig/creative hobby, something to help them keep their home as organized as they want it, or something to tempt them to indulge in some much-needed downtime, we’ve got some ideas for you.