The idea of sticking with familiar patterns and old fashioned methods sounds boring. You want change. You want excitement. Even so, for now, there will be advantages in playing safe and keeping to your usual routine. Stay with what is familiar and comfortable. Watch your spending.

You will enjoy teaching skills to others that are second nature to you. Once you've given all the instruction and demonstrations required, step back and let people learn at a pace that's comfortable for them. News from a distance will fill you with excitement as you start planning a trip for in the New Year.

You're making a determined effort to keep life on an even keel. Dramatic gestures and making sweeping changes without sufficient forethought are both 'No Go' areas. If you're closely linked to one special person, their funny little ways should be approached with tolerance and a sense of humour.

A partner or close friend will delight and surprise you with an announcement they make. Expect that surprise to hold a tinge of pride. If you long to travel this is a great time to start looking into holiday options for in the New Year. Any form of study will feel empowering.

Muddled messages leave you uncertain about future arrangements. You don't know exactly yet whether a festive event or fundraising scheme will be allowed to go ahead. Sit tight and be prepared to make alternative plans if this proves necessary. Certainly, there should be nothing to grumble about regarding money related news.

You're ready to work through the budget of a home improvement project. A contractor or electrician will suggest ways to cut costs while keeping the work to a high standard. Once your moment of uncertainty has passed, your enthusiasm will rise. Once all is complete, you won't recognise your surroundings.

A relative or close friend will approach you for help in dealing with something difficult. As well as words of praise and encouragement, your assistance could make a difference to the outcome of this situation. A team effort with suitable social distancing measures in place will go extremely well.

Keep a note of optimism in your voice as you discuss good times yet to come. With all you have been through you are understandably worried that some plans will be postponed yet again. Don't let this show. Resist the urge to go over a recent mistake or misunderstanding in your mind. Think of something completely different, instead.

You're likely to work faster and achieve more without an audience. You have some important chores to deal with and you will prefer to get on with these in the background. You have always been honest about your thoughts and feelings and you will speak your mind if you feel the occasion demands this.

The ability to bend as well as being firm will be needed when dealing with a situation involving youngsters in your family or in the community. Someone may want to strike out and be independent when you secretly believe they aren't ready. Look for ways they can have a measure of independence while being supervised from a distance.

Indulge in a favourite hobby, pamper yourself with an 'At Home' spa treatment or treat yourself to a small extravagance. Be good to yourself for a change. You've been doing a lot for others recently but you have a right to have your needs met too. You can't keep giving without restoring your energy.

Your boss or a senior colleague seems unwilling to discuss your request for either a pay rise or to take a step up the ladder of promotion. You sense a subtle change in this relationship. It isn't that they feel you don't deserve it. The timing is all wrong, that's all. Put such chats on ice for another time.