Speak your mom's love language
There's no such thing as "one size fits all" love. For some of us, feeling loved means an affectionate touch, and for others, it entails gifts and words of endearment. Using the stars as our guide, we've uncovered the love language of every sign in the zodiac, so you can make the mom in your life feel all the warm and fuzzies this Mother's Day.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
Love language: Laughter
For an Aries mom, cracking up isn't just good medicine for her soul, it's how she unwinds. Typically, ram sign women are leaders in their homes and communities, making the ability to laugh vital for them to relieve stress and reconnect with the ones they love. Whether she's sarcastic (typical for Aries) or more into slapstick humor, a deep belly laugh is all she needs to enjoy life.
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
Love language: Touch
Taurus women are deeply committed to their families and to simple pleasures. Bull sign moms typically relate to the world through their senses, making physical touch an important affirmation of love for them. Whether it's a massage or just a really good hug, skin contact is vital for Taurus moms to know they're loved and appreciated.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
Love language: Free time
Gemini moms go full speed through life and depend on their family to step in and tell them to take a break. This twin sign will feel the most loved when her partner or children take over her responsibilities for the day and let her do whatever she wants, even if it's absolutely nothing.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
Love language: Reconnecting with friends
Cancer women are givers who put a lot of energy into caring for their families. While they are pros at motherhood, they can become emotionally drained by all the output, which is why spending time with close friends is vital for this crab sign. Their friend dates aren't just fun, they're fuel for Cancer moms to feel loved and motivated to keep giving.
Leo
July 23 – August 22
Love language: Imagination
Leo moms are dreamers who live between reality and fantasy. The unique thing about these determined lion sign women is that they often have the capacity to turn their fantasies into reality, with the right support. Give the Leo mom in your life free rein to talk out her deepest dreams and ideas while offering her an enthusiastic, supportive ear. She'll feel deeply loved and excited to pounce on her goals.
Virgo
August 23 – September 22
Love language: Nurturing
Virgo is one of the most compassionate, caring signs in the zodiac. This sign makes helping others their life's purpose, which is why you'll often find Virgo moms entering careers in the medical or mental health field. For them to feel truly loved is as simple as serving them breakfast in bed or tending to them when they are sick. They'll see these physical acts of devotion as proof that they're loved as much as they love and care for others.
Libra
September 23 – October 22
Love language: Play
There's a childlike innocence to Libra that is both sweet and endearing. Like a child, a Libra mom isn't opposed to a fun day of playing and laughing with the ones she loves. For her, playtime is a chance to let her hair down, be silly and create memories with her family, which are all she needs to feel truly loved.
Scorpio
October 23 – November 22
Love language: Cuddles
Scorpio moms may have a reputation for having a sharp tongue when they're mad, but when they're in their happy place, there's no better way for them to feel loved than indulging in some serious cuddle time. This hard-shelled sign may be ferocious when they need to be, but they are truly sweet and compassionate people who depend on loving embraces to keep them centered in life.
Sagittarius
November 23 – December 21
Love language: Adventure
Sagittarius moms are the Indiana Joneses of the zodiac and have a passion for life that's hard to match. For them, love is taking a trip or learning something new about the world. Indulging their inner adventure geek is a surefire way to show this archer sign you're aiming to keep them excited about their lives and willing to trek near and far to prove your love.
Capricorn
December 22 – January 18
Love language: Exercise
Capricorn moms don't stop. They know it, you know it, we all know it. This sign hates monotony and needs to feel challenged physically to feel happy. Getting a Capricorn mom out of the house and moving her body is nothing short of a declaration of love. Bonus points if it turns into a mini-competition, since this sea-goat sign loves to win almost as much as they love their family.
Aquarius
January 19 – February 18
Love language: Quiet time
Aquarius women in their element are powerful trailblazers who defy tradition and create new ways of thinking about the world. These soulful leaders need to have the freedom to shut out the noise of life and reconnect with their quirky, independent and amazing selves. Nothing shows them true, unconditional love than encouraging them to take time away for reflection and rejuvenation.
Pisces
February 19 – March 20
Love language: Shopping sprees
Although anyone who knows a Pisces mom can attest to the fact that she's sensitive, caring and deeply committed to her family, they probably also know how much she loves shopping for cute clothes, trinkets and specialty items. The best part is that this water-sign mom gets as much pleasure finding amazing treasures for others as she does for herself.
