If you’re shopping for a compassionate Cancer or Cancer rising, consider their nurturing tendencies or lean in to their deep love of others. Think: gifts that communicate how care and community are a force for change, or an indulgent treat — like a date caramel from a female-owned fair-trade company that sources ingredients from family farms.
In case you need more ideas, here are a few suggestions for that special Cancer in your life:
The Deck of Plenty
Featuring 82 cards and an accompanying wooden display stand, this daily affirmation deck will support your beloved Cancer’s intuition. On each card, they’ll find either a written message or an illustration to spark new thoughts, prompt ideas, and inspire them in the coming year. Shop Now →
Chai Caramel from Just Date Diaspora Co.
This decadent goodie is made for the Cancers in your life. They can swirl it over a freshly baked apple pie to share, or use it to add a hint of sweetness to their cozy holiday beverages. And just like all Diaspora Co. products, their Chai Caramel is sourced from family farms across India and Sri Lanka, where ingredients are grown for flavor and rooted in equity through fair trade. Shop Now →
Cancer Zodiac Box from Gifted by FreeFrom
This sign-specific Zodiac Box features an intention-setting candle, sage soap, and a Cancer essential oil blend for self-affirmation. Each of the products was handcrafted by survivor entrepreneurs for Gifted by FreeFrom and 100% of the revenue goes directly to survivors of gender-based violence. Shop Now →
Revolution is Love: A Year of Black Trans Liberation
An archive of the past, this powerful and celebratory visual record of a contemporary trans-activist movement in New York City is a moving testament to the enduring impact of photography in activism, advocacy, and community. Rep Club is a Black-owned and woman-owned concept bookshop and creative space curated by Blackness in Los Angeles, CA. Shop Now →
New or Full Moon Planetary Candle from Gifted by FreeFrom
These small-batch planetary candles were poured at an auspicious time for the Moon — Cancer’s ruling planet —and support either new intentions (New Moon) or culminations and revelations (Full Moon). Plus, they’re made with pure beeswax and responsibly sourced ingredients, and 100% of the revenue goes directly to survivors of gender-based violence through our partnership with Gifted by FreeFrom. Shop Now →
The Matriarch Blush from Prados Beauty
This four-tone palette encapsulates the deep feelings and shifting moods that Cancers are known for. From romance to rage and edgy to delicate, these hues provide the perfect flush with silken pigments that apply smoothly and blend beautifully. Prados Beauty is an Indigenous and woman-founded company that aims to bring light and awareness to Indigenous people’s stories, true history, resiliency, and beauty. Shop Now →
Squash Candy from Sakari Farms
Self-care in the form of a sweet treat, this candy is made from gete winter squash marinated in maple sugar and freeze-dried. It also makes for a great alter offering for a New or Full Moon — the planet that rules Cancer. Sakari Farms implements organic and biodynamic growing practices and holds the Intertribal Agricultural Council’s “Made by Native American” patent certification, as well as an IAC Regeneration (Regenerative Agricultural) certification. Shop Now →
Nāmaka Perfume from TANAÏS
Containing subtle traces of coconut milk, jasmine sambac, and botanical ambergris and inspired by the Hawaiian goddess of the sea, this fragrance is made for your favorite cardinal water sign. TANAÏS is founded and owned by its namesake: the critically acclaimed writer, beauty brand creator, and perfumist. Shop Now →
Bokashi Compost System from Uncommon Goods
This unique, odorless indoor composter matches Cancer’s penchant for tending to and taking care of their world. Uncommon Goods is also a certified B Corporation, so not only does it recycle waste into something wonderful — it supports makers of one-of-a-kind products. Shop Now →
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