An advent calendar for each zodiac sign
Beauty, sweets, books and candles to discover every day until Christmas
November 14th, 2024
Each of us has a series of small rituals associated with the holidays. Some, now adults, write a letter to Santa towards the end of November, detailing which gift they’d love to find under the tree. Others start hanging decorations in November to bring an extra touch of magic and color to the home. Some spend their free time watching holiday movies or building gingerbread houses and baking cinnamon cookies. One of the most beloved rituals is the Advent calendar. Waking up each day with the anticipation of opening a little window and discovering a new gift until the morning of December 25 reminds us of the beauty of waiting and takes us back to childhood. It’s a chance to treat ourselves or others with a gift that can be unwrapped well before Santa Claus arrives with his reindeer. And, it’s never too early to buy them. Not only because they're traditionally used starting December 1st, but because they often sell out. Behind those little doors, anything can be hidden, from chocolates to sparkly jewelry, from scented candles to a Harry Potter action figure, though the most popular surprises are skincare and makeup products.
In recent years, beauty advent calendars have been the most sought-after, containing everything needed for a festive glow-up. They’re perfect for helping us look radiant in family photos and gatherings, with glowing skin and the glam needed to survive elaborate meals and nosy questions from relatives. There are so many on the market that choosing one to add to your shopping list can be tough. TikTok reviews offer a bit of help. Another way to choose among the options is to base it on our zodiac sign or that of the person we’re gifting it to.
Aries: In The Nature® Christmas Edition Advent Calendar
Aries often feels uncomfortable expressing emotions with others, making the holiday season a source of stress. They would prefer to spend the days alone with their favorite pets. Aries love their dogs and cats dearly; with them, they feel free to be themselves, without fear of judgment or misunderstanding. The Advent calendar they want is dedicated to their pets, like the one from In The Nature, featuring delicious organic artisanal treats and snacks specifically for their furry friend, who will return the love with wagging tails and adoring eyes.
Taurus: Marchesi Advent Calendar
The most gourmet sign of the zodiac? Taurus, who, ruled by Venus, appreciates the finer things in life, especially good food. In the lead-up to December 25, they’d be delighted to open the compartments of Marchesi 1824’s Advent Calendar, filled with delightful chocolate creations made from the finest cacao sourced worldwide. For a month, their first thought upon waking will be to savor cremini, napolitains, and other delectable treats crafted by pastry chef Diego Crosara.
Gemini: Stitch Advent Calendar by MadBeauty
Owning an Advent calendar is one of those holiday traditions that takes us back to childhood. And who is the eternal child of the zodiac? Gemini. Lively, curious, impulsive, and a bit scatterbrained, they’re always on the go, looking for surprises and fun gifts under the tree. The perfect pick is the magical Mad Beauty Stitch Advent Calendar inspired by Disney’s Stitch, combining beauty and cartoons. Inside are home-spa treats like clay masks, bath milk, bath salts, shower gels, body creams, lip balms, eye masks, and much more, all with the cute blue alien from Disney’s Lilo & Stitch.
Cancer: Kusmi Tea Advent Calendar
Cancer loves the holiday spirit, envisioning the perfect Christmas at home, surrounded by loved ones amid cheerful decorations, good food, card games, and laughter. Their ideal ambiance is relaxed and cozy. Imagine them lounging with a hot cup of tea in hand. For Cancer, the Kusmi Tea Advent Calendar is perfect. Its packaging mimics a mountain setting and hides 24 surprises: bags of black, green, and white tea, as well as herbal infusions without caffeine, perfect for unwinding by the fire and digesting holiday meals.
Leo: Jo Malone London Advent Calendar
Leos love being the center of attention and having all eyes on them. One detail that can make them feel special is fragrance. With Jo Malone London’s Advent Calendar, this fiery sign can impress friends and family by wearing a curated selection of timeless and seasonal colognes, miniature candles, and must-have bath and body products in travel sizes. Additionally, there’s a travel-sized candle and a 30 ml fragrance perfect for the holiday season. Très chic!
Virgo: Goovi Advent Calendar
Are you passionate about skincare? Then you’re probably a Virgo. This sign can spend hours on their evening beauty routine, going through cleansers, scrubs, and creams. The Goovi Advent Calendar is perfect for updating the products on their bathroom shelves, all neatly organized by color and function. It features 24 slots with 7 full-sized products, 4 brand-new travel sizes of beloved best-sellers, and a skincare gadget, along with 12 slots filled with Christmas good vibes to read, share, and keep. Daily surprises might include mascara, lip scrub, eye cream, cleansing mousse, and even a hydrating face and body cream with hyaluronic acid to prep the skin for winter.
Libra: Charlotte Tilbury Advent Calendar
Libras adore everything about Christmas – sparkling decorations, delicious food, festive outfits, and spending time with loved ones, not to mention giving and receiving gifts. Their ideal Advent Calendar would be filled with lipsticks, mascara, and scented creams to help them feel beautiful. Charlotte Tilbury’s Beauty Treasure Chest of Love is surely on their wishlist, with its heart-shaped jewelry box containing the brand's bestsellers in makeup and iconic skincare products. From the Hollywood Beauty Icon lipstick to the Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes! mascara, to Charlotte's Magic Cream, each of these treasures will make them feel fabulous, like a magic wand in beauty form!
Scorpio: MySecretCase Advent Calendar
Scorpios have a reputation for being particularly sensual and alluring. For those born between October and November, something fun and bold like the MySecretCase Advent Calendar – playfully dubbed the “Ah…Vengo 2024 Calendar” – is just right. Each December day offers a new surprise with sex toys, wellness accessories, BDSM tools, intimate cosmetics, massage oils, and much more, including a deck of Napoletane cards to playfully set the holiday mood, even without a fireplace. Sparks will fly!
Sagittarius: Nuxe Advent Calendar
Sagittarians love discovering new things and cultures. Their ideal Christmas is spent traveling through unknown cities, between ocean swims and mountain hikes. The Nuxe Advent Calendar, filled with beauty products that are both effective and easy to pack, helps this zodiac globetrotter take care of themselves while on the move. Inside, there are fragrances, skincare, and body care products like the iconic Huile Prodigieuse; Very Rose soothing micellar water; Prodigieux Neroli relaxing shower gel; Crème Fraîche de Beauté nutri-fortifying cream-oil; Aquabella micro-exfoliating purifying gel, and much more. The gold box with its large pink ribbon also includes items from the Rêve de Miel line: the purifying cleanser for face and body, makeup-removing face cleanser, moisturizing lip balm, and ultra-soothing face balm.
Capricorn: Yankee Candle Advent Calendar
The magic of Christmas is often made up of smells: cinnamon, ginger, cloves, laurel, grandma’s baked pasta, spaghetti with clams, roast, sweet-and-sour vegetables, and powdered sugar on panettone. These scents aren’t just aromas but memories that relax us and make us feel at home – exactly what a busy, ambitious Capricorn needs. Taking advantage of the holidays to unwind and enjoy the moment, they can find the right mood with the Yankee Candle Advent Calendar, which includes 12 tea lights and 12 votive candles in scents like vanilla, berries, amber, sandalwood, and more to fill the home with holiday magic.
Aquarius: Armani Beauty Advent Calendar
Looking for the perfect gift for Aquarius? The Armani Beauty Advent Calendar has the best of the brand’s fragrance and makeup collections. This stylish box offers a full dose of glam with both full-size and mini items, perfect for festive looks with guaranteed wow-factor. It includes 8 full-size products, 15 miniatures, and 1 special gift. Among the offerings are Sì, My Way, and Acqua Di Gioia perfumes; Lip Power lipstick in three shades; Luminous Silk Blush; eyeshadow in three shades, and much more to explore.
Pisces: Saggiatore Advent Calendar
Pisces are dreamers, and perhaps for this reason, they are also avid readers. They love getting lost in stories, lives, and the pages of books. Their Advent Calendar is truly special: the Saggiatore Advent Calendar. Inside, they’ll find an exclusive selection of twenty-four books, both essays and novels, by Italian and international authors, featuring the latest releases as well as timeless classics from the publishing house. Imagine opening a slot to discover The Devil Probably: The Life of Robert Johnson by Bruce Conforth and Gayle Dean Wardlow, which tells the legend of the man who sold his soul to the devil to become the greatest bluesman of all time; or finding a copy of Electra by Violetta Bellocchio. In this book, the author explores themes like trauma, escape, identity, and rebirth.