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Gifts associated with the astrological sign of Capricorn revolve around practical and useful things, solitary intellectual and fitness pursuits, and music.

Capricorn is associated with musical talent, solitary athletic activities, and all things practical and useful.

Capricorn Hobbies

Pastimes associated with the sign of Capricorn include:

Antique shopping
Concerts
Eating at classy restaurants
Financial speculation and investment
Home improvement
Learning new things
Making or listening to music
Practical crafts/building things
Reading (especially literature and non-fiction on topics such as business/finance, music, humour, politics, and fitness)
Running
Tennis, squash, and badminton
Visiting museums and galleries
Walking/hiking

Capricorn Gifts:

Based on Capricorn-associated hobbies, gifts for Capricorn include:

Antiques
Books (both fiction and nonfiction, preferably serious and literary, educational, or humourous)
Musical instruments
Classy, understated clothing and accessories (nothing too flashy) – preferably in dark or neutral colours
Clocks
Concert tickets
Craft supplies
Electronic equipment
Electronic organizers
Fine arts and collectables
Good quality furniture
Hand-sewn cushions
High-quality housewares (ceramic, stoneware, or glass rather than plastic)
Hiking gear
Music
Restaurant gift certificates
Running gear
Stereo systems
Tennis rackets
Watches

Overall, when buying for Capricorn, it’s best to choose things that are useful, practical, and likely to last. Capricorns tend to prefer things that are established or eternal to passing fads and temporary fashions. Classically elegant clothing, accessories, and housewares are usually preferred to trends that come and go, unless the ascendant falls in a more playful sign, such as Gemini, or a more ostentatious sign, such as Leo.

Capricorn Colours, Patterns, and Designs

Capricorn is associated with traditional power colours such as gray and black. This Saturn-ruled sign usually dislikes splashy patterns and prefers monochromatic, uncluttered colour schemes that create smooth, unbroken lines or blocks of colour. Overall, Saturn and Capricorn are associated with colours and patterns that suggest conservatism, stability, solidity, and endurance, such as stones or blocks, as well as understated, classic colours, usually in dark tones.

Capricorn Gemstones

Gemstones associated with the sign of the Capricorn those that come in Capricorn colours such as jet, jade, hematite, obsidian, and onyx, and those associated with certain months of the year, such as turquoise stone (December), and garnet (January)

Capricorn Trees, Plants, Flowers, and Foods

If purchasing plants, seeds, or food, there are certain trees, herbs, and edibles associated with Capricorn and its ruling plant Saturn. Capricorn is linked with many different trees, including the yew, willow, cypress, elm, holly, hemlock, birch, pine, and poplar, as well as soothing herbs such as comfrey.

Capricorn flowers include the red carnation, magnolia, orange blossom, camellia, and baby’s breath. Foods associated with Capricorn include beets, spinach, onions, and barley.

The Atypical Capricorn

Not all Capricorns will conform to the typical Capricorn profile. A Capricorn whose rising sign is in Gemini, for example, will be very different from one who has Sagittarius rising. A Capricorn with Gemini rising will likely be more interested in current fashions than traditional or classic items and is more likely to prefer interactive pastimes to solitary hobbies.

With Sagittarius rising, the Capricorn will likely be more outdoorsy and may prefer team sports to solitary athletic pursuits. Sagittarius rising also creates a need to travel and explore foreign lands.