Gifts associated with the astrological sign of Scorpio revolve around high-intensity sports, in-depth study of favourite topics, and anything that requires strategy. Scorpio is associated with a variety of high-intensity pastimes and the intellectual exploration of hidden aspects of the human mind and the world. Scorpio gifts may include anything that offers the opportunity for strategic thinking, deep exploration of a topic, or some degree of physical excitement.

Anything to do with financial speculation and investment, occult studies (topics such as astrology), puzzles, brain teasers, and other intellectually demanding pursuits. Reading… especially mystery; crime; espionage; and non-fiction topics such as sexuality, business strategy, and psychology.

Various mysterious items will do, such as crystal balls or Chinese bells. In fact, Scorpio likes mysticism and often are involved with occult sciences. Nonetheless, Scorpio is pragmatic enough to like weighty, material gifts. And if they have some subtle meaning - even better.

Scorpio likes getting gifts so much that from time to time gives gifts to themselves. This by the way, does not relieve you of duty of giving your favourite Scorpio gifts, be it with or without good reason. Especially welcome are the gifts without reason. But if you manage to forget next gift giving for holiday or birthday - your sin won't be forgotten until the rest of your days. It won't matter if later you will present loads of good gifts. They will be other gifts, but that one, the missed one is not going to happen, never.

Whatever you do, never bring gifts unwrapped as Scorpio likes mystery. When he or she gets a gift, they never open it on the spot. First of all, Scorpio likes to savour the gift alone. Second, they want the mystery to go on - what's inside, really?

If your Scorpio is a woman, because of her tendency to be private and secretive, it can be difficult to guess the kind of gift she prefers. She might not ask for much, but whatever she wants, she'll want the best version of it you can find.  She prefers quality over quantity, so make sure your choice is elegant and upscale no matter what. Passionate is a key word when describing a Scorpio female so she will appreciate gifts that celebrate her sexual allure without exploiting it. Sexy but subtle lingerie and sensuous perfume in scents of the Orient will be her favourites. You could also appeal to her mysterious side with tarot cards, dream interpretation books and novels filled with exotic locations, mystery and a touch of romance. She'll appreciate a fine leather briefcase, passport holder, purse or wallet that can be used year after year. She'll also like spy gadgets that serve a practical purpose while appealing to her love of mystery, such as a multi-function watch, a secret voice recorder or penlight. Because she is passionate about all that she does, any gift that will improve her job performance or education or one that will make her more skilled at her hobbies and personal interests, is appropriate for the female Scorpio.

If your Scorpio is a man, anything that emphasizes his strength is worth it. Gifts for Scorpio can be rather openly erotic - they won't mind that. Especially if this very Scorpio is your lover. Then the best gift is something totally innocent for strangers but full of certain hints for him.  Great gifts for the male scorpio would involve anything to do with contact sports such as martial arts or rugby, deep sea diving, driving motorcycles, extreme or dangerous sports such as sky diving.  Scorpio men like most forms of recreation and because Scorpio is a water sign, he loves water sports. so give him something to take to the beach. A new surf board, fishing poll or water skiing lessons will make him smile. Scuba lessons would also be a big hit with this water sign.  A Scorpio man loves his gadgets so you could get him a hand-held reader, like the Kindle or Nook, an iPod or other little electronic device. Since Scorpios appreciate security choose a radar detector or GPS.  The Scorpio man's fashion sense is classic and he loves leather. Choose a leather jacket, wallet or belt. If you're shopping for clothing make sure it's a good brand as he appreciates quality.  If he's into board games, chess would be a good choice, allowing him to use his strategy skills.