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Anyone else feeling that Big Alpha Energy running through the air right now? You’re not crazy. It’s not the Age of Aquarius. It’s something else. Something more…powerful. It’s Capricorn Season, y’all.
The overachieving is ripe, the to-do lists are building, and these proactive do-it-allers are already cleaning up your mess so you can live better and be better for the year ahead. No wonder we all find ourselves saying, “Omg. You okay? Need a hug?” when we find out someone is a Capricorn (or is that just me because my mother is literally a Capricorn?). They’re so busy doing so much, they don’t even have time to tend to themselves. Let’s fix this (as any Cap would).
While a sweet baby Cap is service-oriented—*cough cough* Earth sign behavior—it’s about time we treat these GOATS to gifts that are thoughtful but not overly emotional, luxurious but not ostentatious, niche but not fussy, and utilitarian but not boring.
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To Add Some Structure to Their Self-Care
The best way to trick a Capricorn into taking the time to use all of that unbridled discipline towards their own self-care is to place it under the guise of mathematical structure. “Make it technical—scientific, even!” I say from experience.
In a real “whistle while you work” fashion, skincare tech like the Bon Charge Red Light Face Mask and the Qure Red Light Mask Q-Rejuvalight Pro are the ultimate anti-aging, at-home skincare devices that allow our industrious Caps to unnecessarily wipe down already clean surfaces and tidy up while also engaging in tactical, results-driven wellness. And they both have eye protection so they need not worry (more than they normally do) about whether or not their eyes should be exposed to red light.
If they find themselves still in need of some manual work, have them turn inward with straightforward skincare that takes their skincare essentials to the next level. For the Cap that needs an all-in-one, one-and-done, consider something more kit-focused, like Le Prunier’s Icon Set ($225) (which Chrissy Tiegen is loving) or OneSkin’s Travel Kit ($136).
If more than one step is still too many steps, Loops Dew Cloud Ultra Hydrating Hydrogel Face Mask ($35 for a 5-pack) requires the lowest lift with the highest glow potential while Aeonia Sculpting Cream ($100) manages to use the first biological cosmetic ingredient to be recognized as Space Certified Technology™ by the Space Foundation™. It’s giving “take them out of this world while keeping their feet firmly planted on the ground.”
Round out their full routine (they love routines) with Herbal Face Food’s newest antioxidant powerhouse addition, The Lotion ($150) and Soft Services Theraplush Overnight Repair Treatment ($62) for their hard-working hands.
“I think it's safe to say that red light therapy (aka RLT, if you're "in the mix") has become a very mindful, very demure biohacking-forward modality synonymous with recovery and rejuvenation. I recently looked into the light (not literally) with Qure's Light Therapy Mask, which—at first glance—made me feel I was the protag character in some wellness horror film. In just THREE minutes (yes, three), I'm able to perform nightly light therapy with either red light or a mixture of pink/blue light (when I'm in an acne crisis). It's hands-free, chord-free, FDA-cleared, and totally customizable to target five different areas of the face. Better yet, Qure's mask has eye coverings to protect your vision, which settles my nerves since there are often questions about how red light can affect the eyes. I've noticed that consistent use has helped to soothe my skin, reduce inflammation, and provide a serious, radiant glow. I'm all in on this tbh. It's become a permanent fixture as a part of my nightly moisturizing ~practice.~” –Annie Goodman
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To Provide a Scents of Self
If we know anything about our Capricorns, it’s that they are earth signs through and through. One way to keep them grounded is with scent-bringing mediums that help them embody their intuitive senses whether they’re in or out of the home.
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Some products have the ability to make the mundane feel extraordinary, like this herbaceous candle whose intoxicating aromas might transport them to a summer night dining and dancing under twinkly lights in the garden– even when they’re just making boxed mac and cheese in their one bedroom apartment.
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To Let Their Hair Down
Have you ever found yourself looking at your Cap, saying “Why so serious?” Capricorns have it in them to take up space and shine, but they often have to be reminded that even unscheduled time can be a time to “let it all hang out.”
Should they literally need the hair-raising confidence to “whip their hair back and forth,” we recommend the everso Parisian David Mallet Spray No. 2: Le Volume, Crown Affair’s Boar Bristle Brush No. 003, Act+Acre's Stem Cell System, and JSHealth Pure Marine Collagen for added volume inside and out.
If in the mood to unlock their more ethereal nature, opt for tactile glitter and shine goddess energy with Costa Brazil Sunlight Body Oil (good for any and all seasons) and Kulfi Zari Eyes Eyeshadow that will leave people wondering if they’re seeing halos from worsening vision, or if the Capricorn in front of them has finally come into full view.
Getting a Cap to truly unwind may involve some negotiation, but the ideal way to help them lean into ease without feeling like they’re losing control is with some adaptogenic support. sweedies moodrings brilliantly combine adaptogens with .5mg of THC + CBD for a hangoverless chill that won’t spike their blood sugar while Moon Juice Spirit Dust melts away any angst or tension. Very Erica Barry cutting her turtle neck off with scissors in Something’s Gotta Give, if you know what I mean.
To Consolidate Any Potential Clutter
Capricorns stand by a “less is more” approach, always looking for the best way to maximize their time and space. As a cardinal sign, they know how to take initiative, bring about something new, and drive things into action. Why not give them new ways to action their action items?
Meal plans like Purple Carrot, Methodology, Sakara Life, and Provenance prioritize holistic health and convenience above all else while also giving our cherished organizers enough choice to have agency. In the vein of bringing more things “in house,” the Cuzen Matcha | Matcha Maker Starter Kit allows any caffeinated Cap to engage in some process-over-product practices that are cathartic and ritualistic (and don’t involve an added errand).
Should they insist on running errands because it makes them feel purposeful and out in the world, the Parker Thatch Jack Bag is an elevated take on a Mary Poppin’s moment with a true investment piece that will carry all of their thoughts, feelings, and—yes, of course—their things, too. And for the moments they seek to go far and beyond their usual parameters on a weekend getaway or larger trip, empower their neat, tidy, but also bold side with Cram Packing Cubes.
Get to shopping – and check back here next month for our complete guide to gifting an Aquarius.
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