You've always been competitive but this isn't such a good time for even a little friendly competition if money is concerned. An impulsive suggestion could go wrong and cause a frustrating or expensive delay. Take your time in all your dealings. Don't rush into anything.

Family life is tense when you and a partner or older relative may disagree about family festive arrangements. It's not going to be easy to make a decision when no matter what is decided on, someone is going to be disappointed. Be prepared to talk. A compromise will end this matter on a more relaxed note.

When there are other things on your mind, you can't be expected to make an important financial decision. Your judgement is out of kilter where money is concerned. Avoid jumping to conclusions regarding another person's spending habits. You're starting to question whether a loved one really supports your career plans.

Secrets are shared. Someone in power will want to have a quiet word with you. They have some wonderful news and they want you to be the first to know. You will be grateful to have been let in on this secret. Excitement and anticipation for what is to come will make it impossible for you to concentrate on anything you are supposed to be doing.

Your skills will come in useful in a community project. You won't hesitate about taking on an important role in this exercise and appreciate being respected for your abilities. Conflict in the workplace will relate to working hours and duties over Christmas. Don't feel you have to volunteer for jobs no one else will take on.

Benefits are coming your way and this is all to do with your past hard work and careful planning. Seeing pleasing results is the proof you need to know that your sensible approach is paying off. Invitations to festive gatherings are starting to come in. Compared with the past, your social life will be dreamy.

With determination and focus you will achieve wonders. If you give up at the first hurdle you can't expect anything else but to fail. Providing your energy is well directed, your efforts will add to your personal progress. You may even be able to help out a friend who has taken on too much.

It may be necessary to juggle the budget to afford Christmas gifts and other festive goodies. Family talks could turn out to be troublesome when no one can agree on festive arrangements and everyone has their own opinion. You might wish some subjects hadn't been brought up in conversation.

A festive event or fundraiser you are helping to arrange will put you in the limelight. Involvement in a team effort brings out the best in you when this group will benefit through your skills, drive and experience. It will feel good to be helping make a difference in your community.

A new relationship could be under some stress. This will be as a result of an abrupt domestic or family misunderstanding. It may seem as if you aren't as compatible as you first thought. Although you find it hard to see the situation through a partner's eyes, try to reconcile totally different points of views.

You have different ideas to your partner's and friends'. Your goals may suddenly seem very different. This shouldn't stop you from going after what's important to you. The fact your intentions are yours and yours alone is what sets you apart from the crowd. Be true to yourself.

It may be the Season of Goodwill but you don't have to force yourself to be kind to people who are causing you upset or disappointment. Keep a safe distance from anyone who has a habit of causing trouble wherever they go. It's your choice as to whether or not you mix with them.