A delightful atmosphere of bonhomie infiltrates your life adding an extra glow to the day. The chance for you to revitalise some old skills or enhance your knowledge of certain subjects may arise. If you're the one who might be spending most of the day in the kitchen, there will be plenty of willing hands about when you need them. The hours will zip past and the closing of the day will have just a touch of extra relaxation about it to help you unwind completely.

Whether at home or away, you will want to make sure no one is left out of the festivities. You will divide your time between getting a share of the action and the breaks. If a new romance looks like it will blossom, keep this secret for the time being. There is a chance it will take a wee while for other members of your family to accept this relationship or a jealous friend might try to put obstructions in its way. Bring new developments out into the open only when your partnership looks more stable.

A brief hitch in joint arrangements will demand a fair amount of flexibility and compromise. Since you want everything to run harmoniously, it will seem at times that you're the one who is making the most effort to please everyone. A need for flexibility could manifest itself with any children and young people you are in contact with during the course of the day. Travel matters come under discussion with overseas contacts coming into sharp focus.

Your normal level headedness could desert you today, leaving you in an unfamiliar giddy and volatile state. A Christmas surprise is something you never dreamed of ever receiving; could this be all you ever wanted? There is a marked connection between wishes and romance. If towards the end of the day family and friends are descending on you with hardly any notice and they're expecting you to feed them, ask them to do their bit bringing something along.

Behind all the festivities, there are some serious conversations going on. Long term plans, especially those connected with career and domestic affairs come under discussion and you can see these moving forward soon as they take on a more solid shape. If you need to clear your mind later, take a walk in the park where you can enjoy some fresh air and discuss simple things. Visiting a favourite relative in the evening might feel like a peaceful break from all the Christmas chaos.

Be flexible if your plans for the day don't entirely work out as anticipated; keep your sense of humour. In the years to come, you could spend many a happy moment reminiscing about the time gifts got muddled up or a housemate had to make an emergency dental appointment! Conversations may include possible new domestic routines; talking things over will help you all take a more realistic view of your situation.

A growing relationship with a neighbour could greatly affect your family plans in the future. Any changes which come through new friendships will benefit yourself and your housemates. Keep an eye on an older relative who is starting to feel stressed out from all the rushing around and the pressure of trying to be constantly cheerful. As day turns to evening, family and friends will be entertained, playing charades or enjoying a Christmas karaoke sing along!

You could be introduced to some important people and suddenly your future prospects look exceptionally bright. Any pressures and tensions that may have existed within the family will now ease. Communication patterns are intensified now as the social scene clicks into top gear. You feel impelled to get out and mix with more people and you will have no complaints about an evening event which brings promise of good company and romance.

You are offered the chance to get involved with a money spinning scheme which may pay off if you are calm and sensible. Don't jump into anything without looking. Even so it's worth considering some of the ideas put to you today. A combination of wariness and shrewd ambition could bring you future financial gains. You will sense the need to get involved and grasp a great offer or opportunity before someone else gets in before you.

A relationship is entering an intriguing new phase. Ahead of you lies a very personal and intimate romantic meeting. If you already have a partner, this could mark the start of a stimulating phase in your relationship with your romantic desires running on overdrive. You might discover new reservoirs of mental energy which will help you put your talents and skills to work in any area in need of them.

Imaginative ideas coming to you now might lead you into pursuits which take you away from crowded environments. There are a lot of people around you but you aren't so much in the mood to socialise. Finding a quiet haunt where you can enjoy your own company will suit you fine. Taking a little time out for yourself, even if you have to wait until the end of the day to get it, should help you plan your future to your best advantage.

There will be a tendency over the days ahead for the past to return to your life. Old friends and perhaps even an old flame will turn up or you might be revisiting places of your younger days and this will bring back many memories. Think about reviving old ideas as there may be a place for them now or in the future. On the home front expect to reach a new understanding with certain members of the family who've not been on the same wavelength as you, of late.