Treat your mum like a star!

Virgo
If your mum's a Virgo, she probably cleans the house to relax, right? There's something almost Zen-like about vacuuming the living room or trimming the hedges; the rhythm soothes her, not to mention the feeling she gets from bringing order to her immediate environment. Since shifts in her daily routine discomfort this modest mother, don't throw a big surprise Mother's Day party for her. She doesn't like a fuss made on her behalf! Instead, take her out to a nice restaurant for lunch and offer her a neat bouquet of narcissus. And don't be embarrassed if she reaches across the table to wipe that salad dressing off your chin!

Ideal Mother's Day Gift:
Your Virgo mum will appreciate anything which helps save time. So if you're thinking small, go for a day planner. If you're shooting for the stars this year, buy her a new timesaving appliance, like that dishwasher she's been wanting, or a self-cleaning oven.

Libra
Your sweetheart of a mum could double as a United Nations diplomat, the way she always ironed out your conflicts and soothed your fears. Her calm, even-nature hid the truth: she spoiled you rotten! Take advantage of this yearly opportunity to spoil her right back. Your Libra mother dreams of being pampered, of being treated like absolute royalty, so treat her to a long, luxurious visit to a day spa. Pull out all the stops: we're talking massage, manicure, pedicure, facial, mud bath and bodywrap.

Ideal Mother's Day Gift:
Your mum is a sentimental, romantic sap at heart, and she'd be so touched to receive roses from her beloved offspring. And though she likes luxury, she's also a sucker for a heartfelt, homemade card.

Scorpio
You and your Scorpio mum have always confided in one another. She's more than just your mum; she's your best friend, your teacher, your role model and your guardian angel all rolled up into one! This Mother's Day is the perfect time to make that clear to her. Honour her with a quiet, cosy dinner with only the closest family members in attendance. Talking about old times - about how actions and decisions have made her feel, how the past has influenced her present - will make her feel appreciated and respected for the complex, multi-faceted woman she is.

Ideal Mother's Day Gift:
Your Scorpio mum's non-conformist attitude is likely to extend to her taste in flora. So, rather than the usual carnations, opt for a spiky, oddly shaped cactus or a mysterious, alluring orchid; she respects a plant with an inherent element of danger!