At times you may have to show patience, tolerance and understanding in a big way. This will ensure arguments are avoided. Whether you are linked with someone in business or romance, do your best to be flexible and unconventional, even, in your thinking.

If it has been some time since you've seen a friend or relative who keeps coming into your thoughts, it is time you made an effort. Even if you decide to surprise them with a visit, it's the season of goodwill and you will be received with a warm and hearty welcome.

You will love the sights, sounds and sensations that a festive event offers. You feel a great sense of happiness and freedom. This will allow you to shake off recent worries and cares and any thoughts of restriction and responsibility. A change of scenery will result in you feeling wonderfully refreshed.

Responsibilities and even your normal household routines will be brushed aside in favour of joining in with the festive activities now going on in your world. Instead of turning up your nose at any distractions which occur you will welcome visitors, phone calls and even requests to do someone a favour.

Even though you could find yourself out just that little bit more than usual this Christmas, don't begrudge this for there is a strong likelihood that your kindness will be repaid threefold, should you need any help, support or assistance in the New Year.

A subject that has caused a lot of controversy in the past has resurfaced. You will be asked to give your support in a dispute between trustees or group members. If you feel you would rather sit on the fence than get involved, say so. You don't have to take sides.

Someone is pelting you with compliments. Enjoy the flattery that comes your way but don't be swayed by someone's charm. If anyone tries to make you change your mind about decisions you have already made, stick with your original intentions.

You may not have time to work on the bright ideas being discussed so at least be sure to write them down to return to in the future. Some could prove to be highly successful. Don't be surprised to feel a need for some lively company as you start to enjoy the sociable effects of the festive season.

You're doing your best not to let extravagance get out of hand. Without taking on the appearance of Scrooge, you are thinking in a long-term sense about what will need paying for and what might need to be purchased once the season of goodwill has passed by.

Try to develop the knack of reading between the lines. Someone you get talking to at a festive gathering will be in a position to guide you onto the path to success but they may not yet be able to openly reveal everything they know.

You might feel someone who is sharing some exciting morsels of information with you is being a shade too secretive. Even so, you will respect their request to keep everything under your hat, for now. A friend who has a flair for the theatrical is preparing themselves to make a dramatic declaration.

In the workplace, this is a good time to start preparing a presentation. Keep your work neat and precise. You're the most talented person in a group setting although you will not let all this praise go to your head. Be it sporting or mental games, you need something with a competitive spirit to keep you motivated.