What to know about Scorpios | Types of gifts to buy Scorpios | Home gifts | Beauty and style gifts | Self-care gifts | Food and drink gifts | How we chose
We’ve made it to the infamous sign of Scorpio, which spans from October 23rd through November 21st in western astrology. Scorpio energy is observant, intuitive, interpersonally magnetic, resourceful, brave, passionate, mysterious, charming, devoted, sensual, spiritual and full of wisdom and perspective once they’ve battled their inner demons.
What should I know about Scorpios?
The scorpion is a zodiac sign that gets a bad reputation because when imbalanced, Scorpio energy can be intensely dark, secretive, manipulative or conniving, possessive and dysfunctional. Like Pisces, Scorpio can spiral into intense emotional lows and adopt harmful coping mechanisms.
Scorpios tend to be guarded, especially about their emotions; they typically want to know all your secrets but don’t want you to know any of theirs. They absolutely hate dishonesty from others (and can sniff it out easily with sharp judgment and strong intuition), but they’re often hesitant to divulge full honesty when it comes to themselves.
They often avoid vulnerability because they can feel like a big, wild mess on the inside. Because of all this, it’s easy to fall into self-destructive patterns — but again, a Scorpio who’s done a lot of healing is a wise and powerful force.
What type of gifts should I buy Scorpios?
The reason why Scorpios can be tricky to gift for is that they appreciate thoughtful gifts that reflect who they really are, but it’s not easy to get to know what truly moves them. We’re here to help by thinking beyond the stereotypes of silky underthings and witchy trinkets (though we’ve included those too!) and speaking to a deeper level of Scorpio complexity.
Best home gifts for Scorpios
"The Astrology of Love and Sex," by Annabel Gat
This is the perfect book for a Scorpio’s coffee table, blending sensuality and relationships with deep astrological insight. In my opinion, this is the best book out there on astrological compatibility, as it moves beyond outdated oversimplifications and brings in layers of insight that are often missing from the conversation.
Boy Smells Copal Fantome Candle
For the Scorpio who’s less into all the witchy stuff but still appreciates good smells and cozy vibes, this is the perfect scented candle. The fragrance has notes of Mexican copal, cedarwood, pine tar, vanilla bean, cinnamon, charred clove and a tiny bit of leather, so it’s the ultimate encapsulation of Scorpio season. It's made out of a coconut and beeswax blend with a cotton wick and it offers 50 hours of burn time, according to the brand.
Bodum Melior Gooseneck Kettle
This kettle really fits the Scorpio aesthetic and helps to create a comforting daily ritual out of making a delicious mug of tea or pour-over coffee. It’s made of stainless steel with a matte black finish and the handle is made of natural cork.
West and Willow Pet Portrait
It’s hard to know what kind of gift will feel deeply sentimental to a Scorpio, but if they have a pet, this custom portrait is it. You just send in your loved one’s favorite photo of their pet, customize the design as you like, pick a size and frame and let the West and Willow artists work their magic.
Best beauty and style gifts for Scorpios
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner
Gel eyeliner is fun because it allows you to create sharp, precise lines or blend out the look for a smokey eye (which is especially nice if you mess up.) This formula glides on easily, stays put all day and is so boldly pigmented that a little goes a long way.
Blenders Eyewear Dark Flatter Polarized Sunglasses
When being out in the world feels too exposing, a pair of extra-dark sunglasses is a Scorpio’s best friend. This pair has an oversized style, featuring a matte rubberized solid black frame and UV protection.
Sun & Selene Cuff Ring
This ring is perfect for a Scorpio with an ethereal, feminine aesthetic. It’s crafted to order with a beautiful crescent moon design in your choice of two-tone or all gold in sizes 1-16. All orders come with a lifetime warranty alongside complimentary sizing, cleaning, polishing and repairs.
Quince Washable Silk Robe
This robe made of 100% mulberry silk is equal parts sensual and lowkey. Even better, it’s washable for easy maintenance and dyed according to Bluedesign standards.
Doc Marten Vegan 1460 Bex Mono Lace-Up Boots
Doc Martens are known for being versatile and high-quality. This pair is on-trend, unisex and particularly fitting for a wide range of Scorpio aesthetics. It’s a splurge, but it’s a pair of boots that will last a long time and help to bring out your Scorpio loved one’s inner emo kid.
Phiaton 900 Legacy Noise-Canceling Headphones
These are bougie but worth every penny. The audio quality, comfort, battery life and noise-cancelation (which can be turned on and off) of these headphones are all immaculate. They’re stylish enough to wear as part of your look and secure enough to wear as part of your workout.
Best self-care gifts for Scorpios
Bath & Body Works Eucalyptus Spearmint Concentrated Room Spray
Self-care rituals are important for Scorpios to combat self-sabotage and self-destruction. Since they’re very intuitive and sensitive to energy, a simple ritual to clear out unwanted vibes from their space can be very helpful. This spray can help bring a sense of calm and grounding when things start to feel chaotic.
Let's Make Art Watercolor Kit
Guided art kits can be ideal for Scorpios to get their creative energy going. They’re great tools for self-regulation when they're feeling angsty or overwhelmed. This kit gives them everything they need besides brushes and the instructions are easy to follow. If your Scorpio is really into spooky season, this gouache kit is a great option as well.
"Bone," by Yrsa Daley-Ward
I’m biased in that this is my all-time favorite book of poetry, but it’s particularly fitting for a Scorpio’s self care night. The poetry is deep, cutting, unflinching, humanizing and just incredibly well-crafted. For those who just aren’t into poetry, "Where the Crawdads Sing" is a very Scorpio murder mystery.
The Wild Unknown Tarot Deck and Guidebook
Scorpio energy can get very spiritual and powerfully intuitive. A deck of tarot cards is a great tool for tapping into that intuition. This particular deck is the most classically Scorpio deck out there (tied with this one, which is equally striking), with its darkish, minimalist, contemplative design. It comes with a guidebook and instructions for those who are new to tarot.
Chuana Bryant Private Breathwork Session
Breathwork is fantastic for Scorpios (and everyone) because it can help tremendously with moving through overwhelming moments. These private sessions are led by renowned breathwork facilitator Chauna Bryant, and they can be done virtually from anywhere or in person for those based in the DC area. A limited number of sliding-scale sessions are also available.
Best food and drink gifts for Scorpios
Alter Eco Classic Blackout Organic Dark Chocolate Bar
A bar of high-quality, super-dark chocolate is an iconic Scorpio treat and to be completely honest, this brand makes the best chocolate bars I’ve ever tried. This bar is 85% cacao with 100% organic and fair trade ingredients. It’s made of just cacao beans, cocoa butter, raw cane sugar and vanilla beans.
Adagio Tea Scorpio Blend
This is a fittingly bold and intense mix of black and rooibos tea leaves with vanilla, dark chocolate and mango. The flavor profile is perfectly balanced and sultry. It’s got a high caffeine content for a tea blend, so it’s energizing without going as hard as a cup of coffee or an energy drink.
Fly by Jing Mala Spice Kit
Málà is one of the signature flavors of Sichuan cuisine. It’s deliciously spicy and numbs your mouth in a way that’s hard to describe, but still really versatile. The intensity and depth of málà flavors are a perfect encapsulation of the Scorpio essence. You can use this spice blend from Chengdu as a dry rub or sprinkle it on popcorn, potatoes, noodle dishes, eggs, toast and just about anything savory that needs a burst of flavor.
Astor Wines Half-Bottle of Fernet Branca
For those who drink alcohol, Fernet-Branca is the most iconically Scorpio liqueur out there. It’s a sophisticated amaro made of 27 herbs and spices including myrrh, rhubarb, chamomile, cardamom, aloe and saffron with a base of grape alcohol. The flavor is herbaceous, fairly bitter and black licorice-y. Plus, it can be used to make all sorts of cocktails that are anything but basic.
Hiyo Social Tonics Variety Pack
For those who don’t drink alcohol or want to be mindful of their intake, these seltzers featured in our Gemini gift guide are so good that they had to be included here, too. Out of the countless store-bought non-alcoholic options I’ve tried, these are at the top of the list. The flavors are delicious but not too sugary, they feature pretty wholesome ingredients and they’re just a fun beverage to bring to social events or to enjoy after a long day.
How we chose
Katya Weiss-Andersson is a professional astrologer who specializes in Saturn returns and extra-nuanced birth chart readings. She chooses gifts for each zodiac sign that go beyond each sign’s stereotypes and cliché recommendations to curate lists that are more inclusive, original, thoughtful and are informed by a deeper level of astrological understanding. For a complex sign like Scorpio that’s so often reduced to oversimplified bad reputations, that nuance goes a long way.
