How to Choose a Gift for a Scorpio

Gift giving by astrological sign is gaining momentum. Ever popular among friends and relatives, Scorpios will have no shortage of gifts to open on holidays. Lucky for the gift giver, they aren't hard to buy for, either.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

1. Understand what you are getting into with Scorpios. This water sign has been described as competitive, energetic, difficult, passionate, mysterious, emotional, sexual, strong, stubborn, jealous, obsessive, compulsive and passionate. Keep these adjectives in mind when buying for a Scorpio.
2. Pick a gift that a Scorpio will appreciate for its intimacy. Those born under this sign are intense people and will be happy to receive a gift that they know you have thought about. A love poem, something for the bedroom, or a gift that would only have meaning to the giver and receiver would all be reveled by a Scorpio.
3. Think material. Scorpios are contradictory creatures, and although they would love any gift suggested in Step 2, they have equal affection for material things. A mystery novel, exploring equipment (binoculars or a telescope), fine jewelry, sexy perfume or an expensive item of clothing--all of these gifts would make a Scorpio very happy.
4. Wrap your gift. One of the most apparent Scorpion qualities is their love of mystery. Anticipating what's beneath the paper will add miles to your gift giving power.
5. Compose a treasure hunt. A Scorpio will love a gift that's a challenge to find. Or better yet, make the gift itself the scavenger hunt. A group of small gifts that could be found with clues will make you the apple of a Scorpio's eye.
6. Make a big deal of your gift. No matter the actual present, it is the presentation that counts. Scorpios are undeniable attention stealers in their own way. They aren't show boaters, but they certainly love a good, concentrated effort to focus the attention in their direction.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are out of ideas, sunglasses, scarves or hats might be good buys. Scorpios have a desire to be chameleons and they'll appreciate the ability to hide behind something while watching the world.
• Buying for a Scorpio can be expensive! Budget for this gift giving extravaganza.