You're so keen to get important jobs out of the way, your whole focus will be on completing tasks and responsibilities. You have the energy to keep going and you should easily deal with important tasks. You could be tempted to take on a new batch of duties once you're on top of it all but this wouldn't be such a good idea.

Stay calm and keep a cool head if someone is looking for an argument. Your patience is being tested. If a partner admits to having made an extravagant purchase, you were probably half expecting them to do this anyway. Just get them to agree to be more careful with money in future.

Turn your back on gossip. It will be tempting to hear more. It would be safe to assume there will be a marked lack of fact and truth in rumours being spread. When making purchases you want to buy the best because the best holds its value. A careful partner may disagree but you will prove them right in the long-term.

It's hard to stand by and watch a partner or friend fritter cash away. Someone is splashing out on festive goodies and you can understand their need to make this Christmas special. They won't listen if you try to stop them making a foolish purchase. Even though they will look to you to help put things right when they need money for bills in the future.

Encourage a loved one who seems restless and anxious to talk. After listening attentively, you might be able to offer a solution to their problem. Avoid impulsive spending. It might seem like a good idea to splash out on an expensive Christmas gift but this will go against a promise you made with yourself to make good economic decisions.

Colleagues who don't always get on well together seem unusually keen to work in unison. A fundraiser will reflect on how a spirit of goodwill is spreading across your community. Working with a team is rewarding. Plenty of lively ideas and suggestions will come from bouncing ideas off each other.

Be sensible with your hard-earned cash. If you spend too much on large purchases there won't be the money left for treats you like to enjoy during the festivities. For this reason, decide what you can afford when Christmas shopping, both online and in the shops; and don't overspend.

You had been getting worried about meeting a Christmas deadline. People you were depending on to help you complete this work seemed to show a distinct lack of interest. When suddenly they get their skates on and make a huge effort, it will become easier to meet the deadline.

Be brave and admit you are unsure about something you have been asked to do. You will command more respect from your boss and colleagues if you do. You may have been able to bluff your way through certain situations before but now it is time to be honest with yourself and others.

A friend or relative's spur of the moment's suggestion for arranging a festive online get-together is worth considering. Be flexible when making plans for having fun with your family and friends. There's a lot going on that can frustrate you but if you keep to your Christmas budget, there should also be plenty to feel happy about.

Your partner or best friend has recently acted in a way that made you doubt their loyalty or discretion. They realise how much they have hurt you and they will be making it clear how much they regret this mistake. They are sincere in their promise that it will never be repeated.

Offering to help clear the decks at work before Christmas will give you a chance to see how your workmates operate. You could pick up a few useful tips that will help you in the New Year. Are you single? Be sure to attend a small festive gathering. Don't be reluctant to make the first move if you're introduced to someone you fancy.