August Birthday Gifts: 10 Ideas for Leo and Virgo

August birthdays fall in the last stretch of summer, right as everyone starts thinking about routines, school and fall plans. It's a great month to celebrate, as long as the birthday doesn't get lost in the back-to-school rush.

Anyone born August 1 through 22 is a Leo: confident, generous and warm. From August 23 it's Virgo: practical, perceptive and quietly devoted to the people they love.

The August birthday cheat sheet

Birthstones: peridot, spinel and sardonyx. Peridot's bright lime green is the best known.
Birth flowers: gladiolus and poppy.
Zodiac signs: Leo (August 1 to 22) and Virgo (August 23 to 31).
The mood: golden evenings, last trips, a fresh start on the horizon.

10 August birthday gift ideas

1. A candle made for their exact birthday. Each August birthdate candle is written for one specific date, with that day's sign, ruling planet, element, tarot card, birthstones and a personality reading. A Virgo will appreciate the detail; a Leo will love that it's all about them. Try the August 8th, August 15th or August 29th candle, or browse the full month. Their name can go on the label too.
2. Peridot jewelry. A cheerful green stone that suits summer skin and simple outfits.
3. A bold, golden accessory for a Leo. A gold-tone watch, a statement ring, sunglasses with presence.
4. An organizing upgrade for a Virgo. A beautiful desk set, a good planner, a well-made bag with proper pockets.
5. A last-of-summer outing. A beach day, a sunset dinner, a weekend away before fall.
6. A wellness gift. Quality skincare, a yoga class pack, a good water bottle. Virgo especially values daily rituals.
7. A professional photo shoot. Leos photograph beautifully and know it.
8. Quality tea or coffee. A daily ritual done properly.
9. A bouquet of gladiolus. Their birth flower, tall and dramatic.
10. A heartfelt toast. A Leo loves being celebrated in front of friends; a Virgo loves being genuinely thanked.

Leo or Virgo? Shop accordingly

A Leo wants warmth, celebration and a touch of luxury. See the Leo gift guide.

A Virgo wants usefulness, quality and evidence of thought. The Virgo gift guide has more.

When to order

Order personalized gifts about two weeks before the birthday so there's time for production and shipping.

If you're still stuck

Start with their date in the August collection. The reading for their birthday is half the gift and makes a great card message too. For more ideas by stone, see our birthstone gift guide.