Holiday Gift Ideas For The Dreamy Pisces
Quirky gifts for the sign that's the most in touch with their spirituality.
This water sign, born February 19 – March 20, is ruled by Neptune, the planet of dreams, intuition, and spirituality, making them deeply connected to the emotional and mystical aspects of life. They tend to be deeply creative and often drawn to the arts – famous examples being Rihanna, Justin Bieber and Erykah Badu – and are said to be compassionate and sensitive, often attuned to the emotions of others, making them great listeners and friends.
Kungyokudo Incense in Otowa Waterfall, $35, Aa Furniture
For the sign that's all about embracing mysticism, why would get them some extra-special incense that doubles up as aromatherapy? This particular one from Kungyokudo, the oldest incense maker in Japan, is inspired by the pure, refreshing flow of a waterfall that has been uninterrupted for over a thousand years.
T E N D E R #02 limited edition print by Wu Yanrong, $450, www.artoutreachsingapore.org
If your Pisces is an art lover – check out Singapore artist Wu Yanrong – she's known for creating some of the most beautiful, abstract prints of sea creatures (Pisces' spirit animal is the fish).
Lilyphea Eau de Parfum, $449 for 100ml, Diptyque
Lilyphea is part of Diptyque's new Les Essences de Diptyque collection – a family of five fragrances designed to capture natural phenomena such as mother of pearl, tree bark, and desert rose crystal. Lilyphea is an ethereal, pastel watercolour-y take on aquatic scents, meant to evoke water lilies – perfect for the flighty Pisces.
Odyssey Bracelet lV 18k gold-plated bronze bracelet, $355, www.pyarislove.com
Independent Singapore jewellery label Pyar makes some of the most exquisite nature-inspired pieces – this bracelet features textured coral branches, a single pearl, and an aquamarine crystal, all as a nod to Sumberkima Bay, where the coral was found.
Tarot-reading session, $50, www.wormhole.com.sg
Chances are, the Pisces you're gifting is likely into tarot cards (or open to a tarot reading). This tarot session by Singapore-based online book retailer Wormhole combines both a virtual reading by Elaine Mok (aka famed reader Tarot on the Moon), as well as a mystery book based on the cards pulled – fun!!
Le Vernis in 131 Cavalier Seul, $46, Chanel
Pisces' lucky colour tend towards seafoam green – probably an allusion to how they're most at home in the water.
Fish cotton shirt, $81, www.sanjewear.com
Bali-based label Sanje makes the cutest embroidered apparel – this shirt is an easy way to nod to the Pisces' fishiness.
Tokyo Style by Kyoichi Tsuzuki, $139, www.stackedstore.com
Pisces loves to collect things like a magpie does – they should resonate with this cult '90s book by Japanese photographer Kyoichi Tsuzuki. First published in 1993, Tokyo Style captures the raw, authentic homes of ordinary residents living in Japan's capital, challenging stereotypes of minimalist Japanese living. Over two years, Tsuzuki roamed the city on his Honda 5cc scooter, documenting the real lives behind one of the world’s most fetishised cities – if you missed out on it the first time round, the good news is that the book has now been reissued by publisher Apartamento.
Rose Celeste 18K yellow and white gold ring with diamonds, onyx and mother-of-pearl, $5,800, Dior
Christian Dior was famously a superstitious person – a trait shared with the mysticism-obsessed Pisces. Dior's Rose Celeste collection subtly pays homage to its founder's fondness for the divinatory arts, integrates the symbolism of the sun and moon, with designs that offer a fascinating interplay between the notion of dualities.
Gohar World metal lemon squeezer, $57, www.selfridges.com
Even if you don't have any lemons to compress, this fish-shaped squeezer easily makes for a great conversation-starter at any dinner your Pisces may be throwing this festive season – and beyond.