Some unexpected requests or demands will mean having to put yourself out for a friend or colleague. If you do manage to cope with an unusual amount of work and activity, you really must be in top form healthwise for it is not minimal. People will be grateful for your energy.

Energetic efforts now should make for an easier time this Christmas. Tackle jobs you are familiar with. Don't feel bad about leaving complicated chores until you have more time, for it will make good sense to do so. Avoid a workmate or relative who is always disorganised and erratic.

Why let a friend or colleague who has a habit of looking on the dark side spoil things for you especially when recently you've been there for them whenever they sought you out? If you could do without their negative feedback, seek out friends who do know how to relax and have some fun.

You will enjoy shopping for gifts although you could be amazed by how many extra ones you seem to need to buy compared with last year. This is a good sign that you have been more socially active. You have saved up for this time of the year and the extra expense isn't likely to be too much of a problem.

You're tempted to throw caution to the wind and spend more than you can afford on your Christmas shopping. If this might cause money problems in the New Year, give yourself a good talking to. Some cheering news around midday will add a glow to the rest of your day.

Uncertainty about how plans will pan out in the future makes you a little low. When you are down you might enjoy a little Christmas shopping to help cheer you up. You love buying gifts for people, sometimes preferring the giving to anything else at this time of the year.

Whispers of unease in your immediate environment may have something to do with a bonus that has always been a part and parcel of your Christmas celebrations. Someone has started a rumour that this is about to be cut. Before jumping in and saying your piece be certain you haven't picked it up wrongly.

Someone got up on the wrong side of the bed. Nothing you say to them is right. You can sense it from the start that it's going to be one of those difficult days. Everyone you meet seems to have something to complain about even when you try to point out the positives of their situation.

With Venus retrograde you could be facing a few struggles as cash flow problems restrict your financial freedom this Christmas. If you get into any kind of disagreement with the family over money, it is likely to go on and on. It would be better to avoid the subject altogether.

A senior colleague is encouraging you to make a decisive move. They can see your potential and want you to take the initiative. You feel you could apply their advice in personal situations. What better time to make a proposal, plan a wedding or to make the effort to clear up misunderstandings in the family.

You're starting to see the sense of pulling out of a long-term commitment that is starting to grow monotonous and repetitive. You never intended to remain with this as long as you have done but there will be voices of complaint when you announce your decision.

Someone who has been out of your life for some time may turn up again. This could cause chaos and confusion in an existing relationship. Your current partner will feel threatened and may rebel against this new state of affairs by making heavier demands on you. Try to see it from their point of view.