A housemate or relative will have some special news to share in the build-up to Christmas. They are not ready yet to go public with this as it is too special to discuss with nosy neighbours. First impressions aren't always reliable. Someone is turning out to be nothing like you expected them to be as you get to know them better.

Accepting help when it is offered will keep stress levels down to a minimum. You like to plan well ahead and to have goals in mind so you know exactly what you are aiming for. You want to make this Christmas special for your family. Remember, they want to know that you are happy too.

A colleague will try to persuade you out of continuing with a job that means a lot to you. They might hint or suggest that you are going about things wrongly. Before giving up, consider the reasons behind their advice. It could be envy that is behind their unfair criticisms.

Tiredness makes you want to leave some jobs for another day. You don't have a lot of energy. Because of this it can be easy to miss details that will result in extra work for you in the future. Care and caution is needed.

An idea for a festive project is a one you have already given a lot of thought to. You are certain now that this is achievable and you will feel ready to start the ball rolling. This is your chance to do something you really want to do. There will be no interruptions around you to disturb your concentration.

A sudden and unexpected increase in activity will keep you on your toes. It will be all-systems-go in the workplace and whether or not you are in the mood for work, there is no choice but to get on with whatever you have to do.

You still have time to respond to an email, an offer of employment or a festive invitation even though you had not meant to leave it so long to reply. Are you single? Your deepest wish is to form a lifelong partnership but you wonder if this is possible when you also want to hold onto your sense of identity.

Check that you don't leave anything behind before you leave the office, an appointment or meeting. It will be annoying to discover, when you get home, that you've left a crucial document on your desk. A little light exercise will dispel any frustration or tension.

You're enjoying group activities so much that even though a lot is being expected of you, it won't feel like hard work. There's also a strong chance of a lucky break occurring that will improve your long-term career prospects.

Developing new ideas will be stimulating. Your mind is brimming with thoughts on how to bring improvements into your life and you will feel confident too that these ideas can be easily put into action. Seek out the help of creative people.

Arrangements for a group event are coming on nicely after a chaotic start. Everyone is starting to get their act together. There's very little to do now and it will be your shining example that has inspired others to take a more efficient approach to preparations. All that is left for you to do is to relax and get ready to meet the community's goals.

Your sixth sense will keep you on the right lines when dealing with people who live near you. Someone you don't always get on well with will confront you with a community issue. For once, you will understand their concern and will want to look into this matter further.