Suppressed anger towards a loved one will bubble over the surface today. You're tired of enabling this person's delusions. Be brutally honest, even at the risk of seeming harsh. Your friend has developed a full-blown problem that must be dealt with now, before it harms innocent victims. If you really want to offer support, you'll curtail any behaviour that feeds their bad habit. Keep a close watch on joint finances.

You've got a hunch that something isn't quite right, so be sure to follow up on this instinct. Dig into somebody's background. If their story doesn't mesh with the facts, then you have every reason to distance yourself from this person. Any angry confrontation will ensue. Don't allow yourself to be put on the defensive. The fact is, you had good reason to be suspicious. Protect your interests at all costs.

You're starting to change your opinion of a close business associate or love interest. Nobody is either all good or all bad, so resist the temptation to attach convenient labels to this person. It's difficult to get any work done when colleagues keep second-guessing your expertise. You may have to take a stand in order to preserve the sanctity of a project. Too many cooks spoil the broth, so keep that kitchen door locked.

After analysing your daily routine, you will discover that it doesn't allow for enough fun. This is your chance to change all that. Stop putting in extra hours at work and start making time for your favourite hobbies. If it's been years since you worked with your hands, take a pottery or needlework class. Turn a deaf ear to a child or lover's requests for money. This is sheer manipulation on their part.

A love affair that looked promising hits a snag, much to your dismay. It's best to make a strategic retreat. Redoubling your efforts to win this person's heart will only result in disaster. There is a positive aspect to this turn of events. You can finally attend to domestic matters that have escaped your attention. It's time to confront a relative who has been throwing your entire household into chaos. Come clean with your anger.

You're operating on instinct rather than logic, which is a strange situation for you. Normally, you make decisions by looking at the facts, refusing to be swayed by emotional considerations. That won't work for the next three weeks, however. If you're confronted with a confusing situation, trust your heart to know the answer. This is especially important with regard to family matters. Don't take a relative's word at face value.

Beware of spreading yourself too thin over Christmas, as this will result in nervous exhaustion. Matters that you thought were finished could rear their ugly heads again. The best way to cope with these last-minute emergencies is to tackle them one at a time. Multi-tasking will only frazzle you. Enlist the aid of a friend if you need it. Don't expect people to read your mind. You've got to articulate your desires.

You're starting to wonder if you shouldn't be more practical with regard to Christmas plans. Promising to attend several family gatherings just isn't reasonable. You've got to set your schedule carefully, even at the risk of letting certain relatives down. A big fight is brewing with a roommate or parent who is under the illusion that you are at their beck and call. Take this opportunity to set the record straight.

You're quick to pick fights with anybody who has disagreed with you in the past. Getting revenge this way will be a hollow victory. You're better off channelling your energy into projects that satisfy your unspoken needs. Stop pretending that you don't care what other people think of you. The fact is, you desperately want to be known as a compassionate figure. The only way to do this is to assume a gentler tone.

Vivid memories come to the surface, shaking you to your very core. The season has a strange effect on people. This time causes you to think back on things that seem buried in your subconscious. One realisation you may have is that a certain friend is exerting control over you like a parent once did. It's time to end this dynamic, before it does real damage to your self-esteem. Stand up for yourself.

Opening yourself to new experiences will become an exciting trend over the next three weeks. You're tired of carrying out meaningless traditions. It's time to create fresh rituals. An authority figure who wants you to do things by the book is wearing on your last nerve. You'll have to take a stand against this person if you're going to get your way. Resist their attempts to bully you into submission.

You're starting to reconsider your career options, seeing avenues that once seemed blocked. Don't make any hasty decisions just yet. Quitting your job to move across the country with a lover may seem like a splendid idea today, but you'll come to regret such impulsive behaviour. Adopt a wait-and-see attitude towards your job from now until the Christmas break. You'll be in much better shape to make changes in three weeks.