As the day takes its course through home life, work and evening activities, one or two major things come clear to you. One is you haven't lost your enjoyment and zest for life no matter what problems you are facing. Secondly, you have pushed back the barriers of your personal limitations and many of your ambitions are about to come to fruition. A final revelation involves a close relationship when you will see a deepening of affection between you and a loved one.

The day couldn't be more inspiring; everything can be turned to your advantage. Taking charge of a group event will help you realise your capabilities where leadership is concerned. Your energy, drive and enthusiasm won't go unnoticed by those who matter. In fact wherever there is a problem or tough situation, it is you others turn to for advice. You may well be doing the work of ten but you'll feel a hundred times better for it!

You care about the outcome of certain situations but are you worrying too much over someone else's affairs? A common problem facing you this festive season will be: knowing when to let go and stop making other people's problems your own. You must also be aware of when to acknowledge someone's problems are self inflicted and the best way for them to come to terms with their difficulties is to deal with them on their own.

Nothing is too much for you today and over the days ahead. Your cheerful outlook and high spirits will carry you through a range of activities from a theatre visit or pantomime to showing your face down at your local disco! Personal desires and ambitions start to take on a more solid shape as you have a better idea of what you want out of the future. The social scene will be lively and entertaining and you are likely to be at the centre of it all.

Grasp the chance to apply your creative talents to work matters over the festive period. Your skills will be recognised by people who matter. Mentally you're more relaxed, optimistic and outgoing than you have been recently. Important interactions are taking place; someone you meet could have a lasting effect on your general outlook on life and your immediate environment. Others will provide you with of plenty food for thought as you consider moving on to new pastures.

The underlying theme is home and family; household matters are taking precedence over work. In fact, domestic affairs occupy your mind to the exclusion of all else and there is someone who is grateful for this. A relative may go into hospital for a few days and you will do all you can to help make them feel better. Relaxation and fun are important recovery tools so be sure to involve them in the upcoming festivities as socialising will help reduce their stress levels.

Plans may be altered at the last moment to enable you to entertain an unexpected visitor. Someone may turn up without prior arrangement; you will have a lot of catching up to do. Once it becomes apparent they are only passing through, you will make the most of the time you do have together. Evening trends see a spirit of team work in all your affairs; work with others rather than paddle your own canoe.

A positive and pushy mood drives you forward; you're obsessed with achieving a personal goal. If you set your sights on something special or you've been making plans for the future, you will now reach the standards required to activate these goals. This is something worth aiming for. Since you only get what you deserve, if you don't make an attempt to reach your dreams you can have little hope of ever realising them!

A responsible attitude towards your duties and general responsibilities should set you up for a successful time. Any problems or issues you face pose no real threat now. In fact you will weave a smooth path through these difficulties. A flexible approach to new business plans will help you accept feasible ideas and reject the not so viable ones. If you're attending a job related festive event, be sure to keep everything business like and above board.

You feel excluded from a special project or someone is being overly secretive. There may be a valid reason for all the secrecy; even so this state of affairs could upset your social scene and closest relationships. It isn't easy to feel relaxed when you haven't got a clue what other people are up to. You've never liked surprises and prefer to know everything that's going on. At least once others decide to reveal all life will resume its normal course.

A deep discussion with a philosophical friend could change your outlook. As a result of today's experience you might feel inspired to change your image or even start a whole new lifestyle. But is this just a whim? Be cautious; think carefully and be sure of your decisions. It is entirely possible you've been overly influenced by someone's charm and passion and by this time tomorrow their ideas won't seem half as feasible.

Something prompts you to take a look at your world as a whole to find the things you like least about it and try to eliminate them. It doesn't matter how small or trivial these are; to remove them from your life would make everything seem so much better. Partners and colleagues will want to involve you in their afternoon arrangements. With them calling the tune and setting the pace your ideas may be temporarily shelved as you give them the time and attention they seem to need.