Life’s Little Rituals

A wonderful encounter between cups and zodiac signs is about to begin — follow Jiayi Hu and find the perfect cup that will make you want to drink more every day.


Do you think a cup is just a container for drinks? Wrong, it is a magnifying glass for your personality. Think about it: a Leo’s cup must have a kingly aura, and it’s best to come with its own ‘you are the brightest’ BGM; a Taurus’s cup is probably one of those heavy handmade ceramics that is worth the price just to hold in your hands; As for Gemini, the patterns on their cups may be updated faster than their circle of friends. It turns out that each zodiac sign has its own exclusive cup, and even the stars want to help you pick the one destined for you.

Fire Signs

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 Leo — July 23-August 22

Keywords: Shining, domineering

Recommended cup: A metal thermos or a ceramic mug with a gold-plated handle

“Makes tap water taste like champagne.”

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Aries — March 21-April 19

Keywords: impulsiveness, energy, efficiency

Recommended cup: a durable sports bottle that can withstand falls

“Survive being thrown in a gym bag daily.”

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Sagittarius — November 22-December 21

Keywords: freedom, adventure, optimism

Recommended cup: multifunctional travel mug or folding cup

“Your cup travels more than Paddington Bear.”

Earth Signs

Taurus — April 20-May 20

Keywords: taste, comfort, practicality

Recommended cup: handmade ceramic cup or double-walled glass cup

“Feel heavy enough to justify its price tag.”

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Virgo — August 23-September 22

Keywords: detail-oriented, clean-freak

Recommended cup: easy-to-clean stainless steel thermos

“If it can’t go in the dishwasher, it’s banned.”

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Capricorn — December 22-January 19

Keywords: low-key, stable, practical

Recommended cup: Business-style thermos

“So reliable, it even outlasts your WiFi router.”

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Air Signs

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Gemini — May 21-June 20

Keywords: changeable, curious, interesting

Recommended cup: DIY personalised cup or mug with interesting design

“Own seven cups for different caffeine moods.”

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Libra — September 23-October 22

Keywords: elegance, balance, the pursuit of beauty

Recommended cup: minimalist Nordic-style ceramic cup

“Spend more time choosing a cup than a Netflix show.”

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Aquarius — Jan 20-Feb 18

Keywords: innovative, individual, unconventional

Recommended cup: a smart cup with a sense of technology or a cup made of environmentally-friendly materials

“Probably drink from a repurposed lab beaker.”

water Signs

Cancer — June 21-July 22

Keywords: warm, domestic, nostalgic

Recommended cup: insulated mug with lid

“The mug equivalent of a warm hug.”

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Scorpio — October 23-November 21

Keywords: mysterious, deep, unique

Recommended cup: a dark-coloured ceramic cup or one with an unusual shape

“Makes coffee look suspiciously like potion class.”

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 Pisces — Feb 19-March 20

Keywords: romantic, dreamy, imaginative

Recommended cup: a cup with a starry sky theme or a glass with a gradient colour

“Accidentally buy cups because they ‘look lonely’.”

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