The Cancerian is the most sentimental and emotional sign of the zodiac therefore would really appreciate a hand-made and personal gift that shows that you really have gone out of your way to pick something just for them.  For sentimental Cancer the gift wrap may be more important than the gift itself and he or she may hold on to the card forever.

Cancer may be deeply offended if your gift doesn’t come from the heart or is an item of mass production that was picked up in a rush!  Remember for a Cancer it’s always more important to consider his or her wishes rather than the price tag.

Cancerians love nostalgic gifts, they adore antique shops  – everything that’s linked to family or the past.  Look out for collectibles, old family photos, heirlooms and things that were available during their childhood but are hard to find these days.  A great gift would be a hamper of retro sweets filled with nostalgic sweets from the past.

Cancer will be thrilled by gifts which show thought, so choose something personalised and you'll be in their good books forever.  You can also give something personalised like a silver business card holder or a bracelet personalised with his or her name. You can even get a special poem written about him or her and give it framed in an exquisite silver or wood frame, they will be bowled over by this sentimental present.

The way to a Cancerian's heart is truly through their stomach therefore food and cooking are usually very popular so a food hamper packed with all their favourites would be appreciated. Backing this up by whisking them away for a romantic picnic or a weekend away will go over incredibly well.

Cancerians are warm and home-loving. Give them something that can be used to decorate their home or make it feel warm and welcoming.  Things like colourful silk cushions, a warm quilt, a luxury Persian rug, table runners, table mats, a Chinese jar and so on. A porcelain jug for tea is a good idea too. Fresh flowers and plants add a dash of nature to the home and will be liked as well.

Usually the Cancerian will enjoy gardening so a set of gardening tools, gardening books or unusual potted plants make good gifts.  You can also give Cancerians something that will allow them to collect some wonderful memories like a digital camera or a video camera. They will also be excited with gifts like a travel memory book, a scrap book or a photo album.

Those born under this sign will enjoy a quiet birthday free from the trappings of flamboyance and boisterousness. They will enjoy a small get-together with family and close friends with a hearty party menu to celebrate. They will also enjoy recounting and hearing plenty of stories.