Your career will be rich with social, romantic, and business opportunities over the next three weeks. Be sure to look your best, even if you're attending a casual meeting. You never know who might show up. Polishing your manners is also a good idea. Invest in a book on etiquette if you need advice on writing thank-you notes, conducting yourself at formal dinners, or managing awkward situations. This will be money well spent.

A deep interest in educational, religious, or cultural institutions could take you down unfamiliar paths. You're anxious to compare your own experiences to those of other nationalities around the world. It's very easy to feel isolated and alienated in the modern world. Once you do some research, however, you'll realise that humans share more commonalities than differences. That's good to remember during the festive season.

Your priorities are beginning to change in fundamental ways; keeping up appearances isn't important. You'd rather spend time on the people and activities that give you pleasure. One way you can do this is by ridding yourself of debt. Paying off your credit cards will give you more freedom. Think of how liberating it will feel once you're able to spend your hard-earned money on luxuries instead of monthly payments.

Your love life has never been rosier, so be sure to take advantage of it. If you have a sweetheart, spoil them silly. Flowers, chocolates, and backrubs will get the passion flowing between you. If you don't have anybody special in your life, prepare to change that. Make the rounds of every Christmas party. You could lock eyes with your soul mate from across a crowded room between now and late December.

Adding some attractive touches to your wardrobe is advised between now and Christmas. Looking good helps your spirit to soar, even when the holiday pressures start to mount. Fortunately, the season is rife with your favourite colours: red and gold. Integrating some bright splashes into dark winter clothing will have a marvellous effect. Don't be surprised if romantic sparks start flying at work.

After a hard few weeks at work, you're finally ready to relax and get into the holiday spirit. Don't feel bad about neglecting duties for parties, dates, and shopping sprees. You've earned some fun time. A burgeoning romance could burst into flower before winter. Playing hard-to-get may be the best strategy with your suitor, who probably enjoys the thrill of the chase. If you already have a mate, arrange a series of sexy getaways.

Home is where the heart is, especially during the holiday season. If you're not on good terms with your blood relations, focus on spending more quality time with your friends. An old-fashioned dinner party may be just the thing to draw you closer together. Don't be surprised if one of your kin extends an olive branch between now and late December. The differences between you can be mended if you're both willing to compromise.

Taking short trips out of town helps keep your spirits up during this festive time. Although you're normally quite reclusive, there's something about holiday music that draws you out of your shell. Arrange to visit distant friends that you've been meaning to see all year. You shouldn't let another month go by without making contact. This is also a good time to renew a correspondence that dried up some time ago.

Even though Christmas hasn't officially arrived, that won't stop you from getting presents. Several beautiful gifts will find their way into your hands between now and late December. Resist the urge to stow these items away for special occasions, and use them on a daily basis instead. Being surrounded by beauty will keep you creatively inspired all year round. Don't forget to buy yourself something nice, too.

Your sex appeal is starting to skyrocket, and will continue to rise over the next three weeks. Take this opportunity to update your appearance, spruce up your wardrobe, and invest in a seductive new scent. There's nothing wrong with advertising your best assets. Of course, a dignified character like you will choose to take the understated route, but that only adds to your allure. Make some flirtatious overtures toward a love interest.

Spending more time by yourself will give you a greater sense of spiritual grounding. It's hard not to get caught up in the material aspects of the season now that the Yuletide looms. Volunteering at a homeless refuge or devoting your time to simple traditions will help you gain greater perspective on this magical time. You don't have to spend tons of cash to be fulfilled. All you need is some perspective.

The social season is really heating up for you, and it may be hard to choose between parties. Friends are especially joyful these days, and you may want to seek their help with festive projects. Throwing a get-together of your own isn't a bad idea, either. Prepare a batch of seasonal treats and then throw your doors open to friends, relatives, and neighbours. The next three weeks promise to be among the jolliest ever.