Gift-Giver's Guide to The Galaxy

"A sky as pure as water bathed the stars and brought them out."

– Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

In my twenty-five years upon this planet, I have yet to meet anyone who does not gaze up at the inky night sky and immediately feel awe at its beauty, who does not lose their breath at the sight of millions of luminescent specks which, in actuality, are larger than we can fathom. To feel so small yet so enveloped by the night's shining embrace is to truly feel at peace.

But I have met people who never know what to get for gifts, no matter how hard they brainstorm. So when you're stuck during the holidays on what to give, it's time to look to the stars!

Moon-shaped Constellation Trinket Dish from Uncommon Goods will have anyone mooning over them! Made from mango wood and only $20.

Fans of astronomy and horror novel The Haunting of Hill House will doubly appreciate this! You can purchase from Etsy store YellowChickenHouse, $11.28.

Perfect for the dreamer in all of us. Pick up this journal from Etsy shop CognitiveSurplus, $18.95.

This unisex bracelet is so cool and unique! It says "from the earth to the stars" in Latin. It has a multitude of cord color options and is made with real meteorite pieces. From Etsy shop WeTheSciencey, $38.00.

This candle will make any room smell out of this world! Find this Herland Home candle at Ritual+Shelter, $19.00.

This hoodie is the perfect gift for the introvert of the family. From Etsy shop StageandPeachCo, $34.95.

We all know a plant mom/dad, making this cute moon phases planter a great gift for them! Only $9.00 from Attitude Clothing Co.

Help your friends keep track of their lives and the moon's whereabouts anywhere they go with this pocket astrological daily planner by Magic of I. It can be found at Ritual+Shelter for $30.00.

This unique print of the moon phases is the perfect addition to any room. Find it on RedBubble for $23.58.

Treat someone special to these luxurious skincare serums; they'll be starry-eyed! Made by Little Shop of Oils and a little on the pricier side at $176.00.

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"The stars are the land-marks of the universe."

— Sir John Frederick William Herschel

A philosopher once asked, “Are we human because we gaze at the stars, or do we gaze at them because we are human?” Pointless, really…”Do the stars gaze back?” Now, that’s a question.

– Neil Gaiman

Going back over my list, I feel these gifts will be appreciated astronomically! I carefully curated items that anyone would love, so please look to my guide when in a gift-giving rut. You are sure to brighten up someone's holiday with these celestial picks!

A little side-note:

In these trying times, we must look to the universe to guide us, and it will. Reflect on the brightness it has always provided during the dark! With that said, please take the time to shop at local businesses and small businesses, such as the majority of shops I've listed; they need all the help they can get to survive! Amazon, Wal-Mart, Target, etc, etc, have more than enough money to keep their doors open.

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