You might find a new way to reach a goal which makes the journey all the more interesting! The track you are on hasn't actually changed and you are still on the right one; the only difference now is you have two tickets instead of one. Experimenting with new methods makes your current efforts more about trial and error. You're looking down the route you want to travel on and finding ways to make the schedule a little easier.

You feel positive and enthusiastic and you're brimming with energy. People want to be with you because they enjoy your company and this gives you the ideal chance to push certain dreams one step closer to reality. Hopes are achieved because of the support of friends and family. In all the excitement of winning, you won't forget the people who made it all happen. A small celebration this evening is another good reason to enjoy yourself and have a good time.

If there is tension in the family or between friends, it will be the age old problem, money, raising its head. Call a family pow-wow and be honest about what you can and can't afford this Christmas. You should reap the reward of showing greater restraint in chats about cash. You may have run out of ideas about how to economise and a family discussion will prove fruitful in this respect. It is sometimes surprising how helpful and supportive your housemates can be.

You're one of the first in the running for a new business or financial opportunity. All because other people are easily distracted and have their heads full of festive arrangements, you are more likely to spot new openings as soon as they arise. Think about how you might keep up to date with the technical side of life over the months ahead. Even if you are reasonably knowledgeable about such matters, there is still so much you have yet to learn.

Guests or visitors you're expecting today might cancel at the last minute leaving you with some time on your hands. There is plenty to take care of if you could get yourself motivated but you might be just as keen to relax and make the most of the fun festive atmosphere around you. Just remember, any prolonged bouts of laziness could seriously disrupt your progress. You could for instance turn down what could have been a useful opportunity.

A hectic few days will mean you hardly have time to think; relaxation is out of the question. If you are working, it's getting harder to keep on top of family festive arrangements; there are as many jobs needing doing in the home as there are in the workplace. You're tempted to turn down yet another Christmas party invite but if you do you will instantly regret it. Jobs will be made easier, once you get into them, when there is so much enthusiasm and creativity around you.

Creative activities and tasks requiring imagination will be a piece of cake with you feeling so festive and full of fun. Your talents in these directions should work strongly in your favour. Your ability to put yourself into someone else's shoes will come in useful for a friend. Their troubles won't seem as alarming once you've come up with a solution. If you're seeking unusual Christmas gifts, now is the time to go looking.

A new group has a lot to offer you; you aren't yet ready to share your discovery with old friends. There is someone you would rather not get to hear about your current involvements as they tend to interfere with everything you do. This time, you'd prefer to venture into new areas without their intrusion. When you are with them, keep your lips tightly sealed about your plans for the weeks ahead to avoid them encroaching on your new found territory!

If you can mix with a variety of friends together in one place, you will be in your element. Communication with others will be particularly easy and you will discover renewed cheerfulness in a friend or relative who may have been feeling down. There's a lot of light hearted bantering being shared but underneath the surface, someone has something serious on their mind. By the end of the day they will trust you with their secrets.

You may not have planned it that way but being with others in a social way will suit your mood. A change is as good as a rest and you're being urged to accept a spontaneous party invitation. Join friends in a spur of the moment festive celebration to bring the passion and excitement back into your life. If you have a partner, show your feelings rather than keep emotions out of sight. Confessions about a past mistake will help clear your conscience and pave the way for a more open relationship.

A lot of your day will be taken up with confidential business and private matters. If there are problems to sort out, bear in mind the last thing you want to do is keep secrets from your partner and loved ones. Those who are involved in your everyday life have a right to know what's going on, especially if decisions being made are likely to affect the future. You won't find it hard to adapt to unexpected new developments but an elderly relative will need time to get used to some ideas.

An invitation arriving with a Christmas card might be just the excuse you've been looking for to get away for a wee while. If you live on your own and are invited to stay with friends over Christmas or the New Year and these are people whose company you always enjoy, this is an offer you should definitely say yes to. If you have a family and would rather spend Christmas at home, think about inviting a friend or relative who might be a little lonely, to stay with you.