You're presented with a list of proposals that look more like orders than options. Someone you work with is asserting their authority and you're the one they've appointed to do their work for them! Problems are starting to come out of the woodwork but before you raise any objections, drum up support from others who feel the same way. If you have a performance review due soon, try not to let a senior colleague's attitude get to you.

A conversation makes you wonder whether the real idea of Christmas has been lost on some people. They might think it's all about gifts and materialism whereas you would occasionally like to reflect on the true meaning of the season. Don't get caught up in the trap of going into debt buying expensive gifts because people expect this of you. Gently re-introduce your loved ones to the true focus of the celebration.

Your family won't like the fact you're thinking it's time to change the way you all celebrated Christmas. If for instance you always travel to be with relatives over the festive season, this year you might prefer to stay put. You understand your family's preference to stick with customs that have been honoured year after year but this Yuletide you could do with something more relaxing. People can't keep expecting you to always have to put yourself out for them.

You will be most happy when you're actively involved in partnership or group projects. You might offer to help behind the scenes at a Nativity Play or Pantomime. There will be joy in taking part in a meaningful and emotional occasion. Your thoughts are on people who don't have anyone to share Christmas with and you might volunteer to help deliver toys to a local children's home, or to visit a hospice or hospital to help cheer up those inside.

A sense of proportion is needed if you're working and feel overwhelmed with responsibility. Especially if there are jobs which must be dealt with by the end of the day. Don't let a sense of panic get out of hand as this could prevent you from achieving all you have to do. Instead, farm out tasks you can delegate to colleagues who owe you a favour. Next work through one job at a time without constantly looking at the clock to see how much time it's all taking!

Loved ones are already getting into the holiday spirit. You're more aware of everything that still needs to be done before the Big Day. Why not simplify the preparations by getting others to help with the decorating and shopping? If you're spending Christmas alone or you have some time to spare, think about doing something meaningful like helping to serve food at a local homeless shelter or visiting neighbours who are confined to their homes. You will be blessed by it.

'Tis the season to overspend and you're more aware than ever of bills accumulating. If you've already purchased all your gifts, ignore the temptation to go overboard and spend even more. Friends and family are keen to make changes in some festive plans; you could do without this. The cost and effort involved in some ideas should be enough to make you decide to leave everything as it stands.

Someone is cooking up something festive, fun and expensive; you're wondering whether you really want to get involved. The plans in your mind today may be related to Christmas or you could be thinking beyond the festive season to a holiday abroad or some other possibilities for early next year. Whatever your ideas you aren't yet ready to discuss them. In fact you may be arranging this as a little surprise for someone you love.

Find more balance in financial affairs as spending could become an obsession or you may go to the other extreme. This Christmas you will either splash out carelessly with no thought for the future or you will be determined to hold on to your money, no matter what. It's unlikely you will negotiate the festive round of parties and presents without putting your hands in your pockets.

You may have to fight to get others to see your point of view. Keep at it and you will win through. Success is likely to come your way over the months ahead but you must be prepared to work for it. Circumstances may force you to put private plans on hold; this will naturally cause you some irritation. It would be best to swallow your annoyance and take your mind off things that can't be altered by doing something festive and light hearted.

Others are more likely to gain your help and cooperation by asking rather than taking your kindness for granted. If you're starting to feel as if you're being rail roaded into doing what others want you to do, say something now. You're unlikely to get through the day without letting them know how you feel. Peace and goodwill are starting to cost and it's you making all the sacrifices. Share and share alike if you don't want things to get too one sided.

Expect your mood to be changeable throughout the day, use lashings of caution when talking to others. Your enthusiasm for ideas put to you early on will inspire people to make a start on plans; they won't be happy if you change your mind about it later. Don't say or write anything in the heat of the moment and don't act out of character by revealing other people's secrets, even if they have done the same to you!