If you aren't spending Christmas abroad or with friends, there will be an open invitation to your home. You will spend the day entertaining friends and neighbours; this sociable mood will continue into the evening. Make the most of the chance to share your imaginative ideas. Travel plans are discussed and agreed on. Your thoughts are certainly far away!

Your good fairy seems to have waved her magic wand today with the promise of money on the way. Despite the time of the year, stay alert for opportunities that will help you further your professional ambitions. Your mental powers keep you alert and your perception is high. Trust your own judgement even if this means going against a loved one's advice.

Loving feelings towards someone special could nudge you into making a long term emotional commitment. Although joint arrangements will have an affect on your personal freedom, you are ready and willing to make this pledge. Single? If you want to make an impression on someone, be sure to make use of your many charms. Someone wants to know more about you. You will come through a searching discussion with flying colours.

You see past the obvious today; you are sympathetic to the moods and feelings of those around you. A calculated risk will pay off this morning. You can sense how things will turn out and other people respect your wise advice. Friends and relatives will be welcomed into your home and a considerable amount of rushing about leaves you fit for nothing but a restful, relaxing evening!

Thoughts turn to love on this festive and fairly leisurely day. You will make time for fun because quite frankly you feel you deserve it. All who spend the day with you will benefit from your jovial company. Previous intentions to watch calorie intakes will be abandoned. Your new diet will start with the New Year! Life will be busy, eventful and enjoyable all day long.

The day belongs to others in that you will be devoting yourself to family, friends and those who are less fortunate. Being able to make people happy will give you a warm glow. Some ideas might occur to you today which you should develop further, when you have the time. Be sensible and let a diplomatic friend do the talking in an awkward situation this evening.

Regardless of your careful planning, you could find yourself short of vital items this morning. A friend or neighbour will be only too glad to help out. Pleasure comes from giving and receiving. A festive message from an old friend brings childhood delights to your mind. At a social event this evening you could take on a leadership role even though this was not the original plan!

You seem to almost hypnotise people with your powerful presence. Everyone is bending over backwards to please you. Relationships aren't all one sided. You too will be going out of your way to make life easy and enjoyable for friends and loved ones. At home there is plenty to do but you will insist on leaving routine household chores until another day.

Your partner or a close friend could come out with some surprise news today. If you are working, make sure all jobs undertaken and journeys made are really necessary. At home, youngsters are likely to be mischievous and playful. Their high spirits make the day even more special as memories of your childhood Christmases come sweeping back.

At some point today, you might prefer to do your own thing in the background as the rest of the world goes by. Avoid spending too long on your own or you could lose yourself in the past. Precious moments spent with your partner will inspire more optimism for the future. You are starting to feel as if everything is going to work out the way you want it to.

Your Stars stimulate your social instincts; there is a strong need to be useful and to belong. Energy levels are high and you will be driving yourself hard today. You're in a bright and cheerful mood and happy to help those closest to you who are faced with more than the usual amount of responsibilities. Even so, it will be leisure and please activities that top your evening's agenda!

Being a perceptive soul, today you will pick up signals from people even when nothing is said. You can almost read your loved ones' minds. A wonderful sense of cooperation surrounds you throughout this joyous time. Christmas and other chores are carried out swiftly and efficiently as everyone pitches in to do their share. It is a delightful day for being with friends and people you love.