How to Choose a Birthday Gift for November

Before the chaotic holiday season starts, take a time-out to get a gift for a friend or loved one born in November.

Things You'll Need

• Bookstore Gift Certificates
• Gift Ribbons
• Tissue Paper
• Birthday Cards
• Journal
• Chrysanthemums
• Gift Bags
• Gift Bows
• Wrapping Paper
• Incense
• Birthstone Jewelry
• Personalized Jewelry
• Personal Organizers
• Tissue paper

Instructions

1. Consider buying jewelry or collectibles with the birthday boy's or girl's birthstone. The modern stone for November is the topaz; the traditional is the citrine; the mystical stone is the pearl. All are meant to bring longevity.

2. Consider astrological attributes when purchasing a gift. The November Scorpio, born between November 1 and 22, may appreciate gifts such as a journal, incense or personalized jewelry to match the sign's intense, passionate and personal personality.

3. Rethink your ideas for the November Sagittarius, born between November 23 and 30. A novel, a daily planner or a book of philosophy might match the typical Sag's profound, witty and well-organized personality.

4. Purchase something in the astrological birthstone as an alternative to the monthly birthstone. Scorpio's birthstone is malachite, while the Sagittarius stone is the zircon.

5. Think about sending the gift of flowers; chrysanthemums are November's birth flowers.

6. Explore the possibilities of a holiday theme, such as an elegant Thanksgiving dinner or a day at the parade.

Tips & Warnings

• Men can be quite appreciative of flowers, so don't rule out such a gift!

• Another birthstone for November is the diamond.