Essentially a busy day; rewards are received for efforts made in the past. Discussions relate to the future. Agree on practical guidelines which everyone can readily follow. Having identifiable targets for joint short term ambitions encourages people to work in unison. You are happy to tackle assignments independently or as a team effort. Either way, the end result will be the same. Your main aim now is to make progress.

Contact with people far away gives you a better idea of what to expect in the future. Plans include distant interests: a holiday abroad, a job overseas or a house move. You like to have firm plans in your mind preferring to know where you are going to go. Travel will be a way of broadening your experiences in the New Year. There will also be benefit through a training program or a long term study course.

Is this such a good time to review the household budget with the intention of economizing? Even though you realise the need to tighten your belt not everyone is ready to agree. You need cooperation from your partner and other family members if your money saving ideas are going to work. You know what must be done to make life less costly. Firstly you need to persuade others not to be so extravagant!

Some purchases you have set your heart on could be impossible to find at this time. A Christmas gift you intended to buy or other necessary items are sold out and you must quickly come up with new ideas. Your disappointment will be minimal when oddly enough you will be happy with your purchases at the end of the day. Slowly but surely you feel you are starting to get on top of your world, ready for the Big Day.

With everything going so well at the moment you might wonder whether you are dreaming! If lately you have felt your skills haven't been put to their full use, you will get the chance to exploit a special talent today. This is to your advantage in a number of ways: people are pleased and impressed with your performance. Also, you will be able to look back on your efforts with justifiable Leo pride!

You are determined to have an organised Christmas; the day sees you occupied in tying up a host of loose ends. A Christmas card or festive message brings some distant memories into sharp focus. You might give some thought to these. Have you realised how far life's journey has taken you since then? Sometimes you have to draw on past experiences to understand who you are and where you might go from here.

Good opportunities often come when you aren't expecting them; today is such a day. You might not feel prepared or equipped to accept an offer that comes your way. You may feel the timing is all wrong. Acting on your first impression could lead to regrets. Don't discard new ideas without really considering them. Exciting possibilities are in store if you are willing to strike while the iron is hot.

The Christmas spirit is working overtime in your social and professional world. People can't do enough for you. You want to discuss and consider future plans. Activities connected with IT, selling or advertising are likely. Verbal agreements aren't enough. You want everything down on paper. This ensures no-one will change their mind before plans are put into action in the New Year.

If given the choice you will push routine business aside in favour of a little festive fun. There is some last minute panic within the family as someone has to do the last of their Christmas shopping. Immediate family and especially your partner are hoping to have your help in some affairs. Entertaining friends this evening is a task you will relish; you are out to give everyone a good time.

On the surface, you keep things looking smooth and organised; underneath there are smouldering emotions. One or two extra responsibilities cause you frustration when it is not clear why you are the one to have to cope with it all. You might be feeling rather put upon but the more flexible you are, the easier you will find it, to get through this busy day.

Although there are many jobs waiting to be done, you might prefer to leave some until the New Year. You are trying to take a relaxed and happy view on life but there is some unease about the future. You have not yet come to terms with something in your life you find restricting. One way to ease this unsettled feeling will be to have a meaningful talk with a loved one.

Social obligations keep you occupied and active. This does not mean you can't consider personal aims. Involvement in an exciting group project gives you new ideas for the future. Don't hold back from exploiting contacts made now. New people could help you push ahead with your own ambitions. Carol singers or a song on the radio reminds you of a childhood Christmas.