The opportunity to repay a friend for a past favour will not go by unnoticed. You will happily change plans at the last minute if it means you can help out someone who needs it. There is something secretive about joint arrangements and moments shared will add a sprinkling of laughter to your day.

An older relative trusts your advice and you know they are taking you seriously. In a quiet way, let them know how much you appreciate having gained their confidence. Agreements will be reached in the family concerning festive arrangements even though you are all prepared to make changes at a moment's notice.

Doing something out of the ordinary will suit your mood down to the ground. Whether you're working or spending time with your family, you will be happy for any opportunity to break with your normal routine. You're open to suggestions on what you might do with time you spend with a close friend or partner.

You have masses of common sense when it comes to handling finances. You're looking for new ways to make money and this could include turning a creative skill into a money-making venture. More thought is needed before you can bring this about but you're thinking along the right lines for the future.

You've been proving to your partner and family how self-controlled and strong-willed you can be when it comes to finances. Unless you have money to spare, this Christmas, continue to live up to the reputation you've recently built for yourself. If something expensive catches your eye on an online auction, refrain from making a bid.

You're being honest with others and you don't see why they can't be the same with you. That's why you will react swiftly and decisively when you sense someone is trying to fob you off with remarks that are untrue. You won't give up until you have found out everything you need to know to be able to make a balanced decision.

You're being pulled in two directions, emotionally. Your family are making festive plans they want you to be a part of. Friends are issuing invitations that also appeal. When you make your choice the important thing is to go with what makes you feel good. Concentrate on your own happiness.

Your recent efforts to defend the uncharacteristic actions of a younger member of the family will prove to have been worthwhile. They will admit to having gone through some problems but they are managing these better now. You will be pleased to know your instinctive response was the right one.

Subjects you couldn't face discussing earlier in the month will once again come up in conversation. This is a good time to get these out of the way. You know in your heart these topics can't be avoided forever. What's surprising is the opposition you anticipated won't be very strong and people will be willing to change their minds.

A desire to mix with others is too strong to ignore. You long to meet up with family and friends for some festive fun. Hosting an online gathering will help keep you connected to people you can't get to see personally. Avoid anything that needs endless hours of concentration as you just aren't in the mood.

Someone behind the scenes will pull strings to help get a community project that has been failing, back on track. There will be a need to keep their involvement quiet. If anyone asks how a problem has been suddenly overcome, plead ignorance. It will soon be forgotten as progress is made.

You're finding new and exciting ways to let your partner and other loved ones know how much you love and care for them. Happy emotions bubble to the surface. You're also coming up with some great ideas on how you can use your time more productively and effectively in the future.