Gift Ideas for a Libra: 12 Presents, Reviewed by Libby the Flamingo
Looking for gift ideas for a Libra? Buying for a Libra (23 September – 22 October) is easy in one way. Whatever you give them, they’ll say they love it.
They’ll say it warmly. They’ll say it while admiring the ribbon. They’ll say it even if you’ve given them a novelty toilet-roll holder shaped like a goose.
So we asked an expert. Libby the Flamingo is the Libra Astrominal: graceful, sociable, and able to stand on one leg for hours, mostly because she can’t decide which leg to put down. We showed her twelve gift ideas and asked for her honest opinion.
That went about as well as you’d expect. But we got there.
1. A beautiful candle, scent already chosen
Never ask a Libra to pick between three scents.
Libby says: “The fig one is lovely. But the linen one is also lovely. Although the rose one is— no. Don’t make me. Just choose. I’ll love whichever. That’s not a test. Or is it? It’s not.”
2. A notebook worth writing in
Libras weigh everything up. Give them somewhere handsome to do it.
Libby says: “I’ll use it for a list of pros and cons. Then a list of pros and cons about that list. It’s a two-notebook situation, really.”
3. A watercolour set
Libras have a natural eye for colour, even if they’ve never painted a thing.
Libby says: “I mostly paint sunsets. They’re the only thing in nature that’s as pink as I am. We understand each other.”
4. Tickets for two
Theatre, a gallery, a concert. The second ticket is the real present.
Libby says: “Going on your own is fine. Going with a friend means you can spend the interval agreeing with each other. That’s the best bit.”
5. Afternoon tea
Tiny sandwiches, matching cups, everything arranged in tiers.
Libby says: “Symmetrical scones. Three of each. I will not be explaining what happens if there are four.”
6. A flamingo-pink plant
An anthurium or a pink calathea brings a little Libby into the house.
Libby says: “Choose one that’s forgiving. I’ll love it. I’ll just move it to four different windowsills before it settles. We all need to find our light.”
7. A silk pillowcase
Soft, elegant, quietly luxurious.
Libby says: “I don’t need beauty sleep. But I wouldn’t say no to it either. That’s very Libra of me, isn’t it.”
8. A matching pair of bookends
Symmetry, but useful.
Libby says: “One on each side. Equal. Fair. Lovely. If you give me one bookend I will spend the evening worrying about the books on the other end.”
9. A record, or a playlist you made
Libras love music best when it’s shared.
Libby says: “A playlist is the nicer present, because it means you were thinking of me for at least forty minutes. Possibly an hour, with the bonus tracks.”
10. Simple, elegant jewellery
Nothing loud. Libra style is about proportion.
Libby says: “Earrings, because they come in pairs. Bracelets make me nervous. Which wrist? It’s not fair on the other one.”
11. A class to do together
Pottery, baking, flower arranging.
Libby says: “I’d love to learn something new, as long as there’s someone next to me to say ‘ooh, yours is nice’ to. And they say it back. That’s the whole hobby.”
12. An Astrominals Libra birthday card
Whatever else you choose, put it with a card that understands them. The Astrominals zodiac birthday cards feature Libby herself, framed by a border of true-to-sign Libra traits.
Libby says: “I’ve seen it. I look wonderful. I’m not saying that because it’s me. I’m saying it because it’s balanced, and the pink is correct.”
Libby’s three rules for buying a Libra a present
- Don’t make them choose. “A voucher means I have to decide. A voucher is homework.”
- Wrap it nicely. “Matching paper and ribbon. I’ll notice. I’ll probably keep the ribbon. I’ve got a drawer.”
- Nothing garish. “I’ll still say I love it. I’ll mean it kindly. It will live in a cupboard, kindly, forever.”
So, which present will Libby choose for herself?
Libby says: “All of them are lovely. Can I get back to you?”
Not sure which Astrominal you’re buying for? Take the quiz, or meet Libby the Flamingo and the rest of Team Air.
Astrological and zoological. Illogically logical.