You're being open and honest and yet others don't see it that way. It might surprise you that someone will question your views in a way that makes it seem as if they don't believe you. Be careful in your choice of words. You could learn a thing or two by observing what is going on from behind the scenes.

You want to have everything in your life neat and tidy for Christmas. This desire will be tested to its limits when a partner or someone in the family suggests plans which leave everything muddled and in disarray. If travel is involved, it won't be easy to work out a suitable timetable.

A senior colleague or official figure will offer you a chance to put forward ideas you've been working on for some weeks. You hadn't expected them to take you seriously but they will want to discuss everything thoroughly. Someone is looking for ways to improve methods or conditions and they will be pleased with your instant response.

You've been trying to build up the courage to tell someone something they may not like to hear. Get this off your chest as soon as possible. Their reaction may not be as you anticipated and you could find some things aren't as difficult to talk about as your imagination has made them out to be.

Family life is chaotic but pleasantly so. You might be preparing for an anniversary or birthday celebration and trying to keep this secret. Your ability to bring sunshine into other people's lives makes you popular among your friends and loved ones even if you can only offer them a few hours of your time.

You can see where someone is going wrong and you would like to help but you are right to wait and give them a chance to work things out for themselves. Hold back your tendency to offer a few words of advice or a younger colleague or relative may feel as if you are interfering.

The chance to take up a new position in your existing employment will not be a one you will want to let pass you by. This could be a job you have always wanted to do. If you are unemployed you might suddenly see a vacancy that appeals to you. Expect to be filling in forms and attending interviews.

A short trip is in the offing and plans will be finalised. Don't be put off by the reticence of others to join in your enthusiasm. Someone in the family will change their tune once they are out and about. Pleasing news about a medical matter will feel like a load has been lifted from your mind.

There's something extra special in the air. This could mean your routine will be mixed-up and muddled although this won't bother you. If you sense there's something going on you won't have long to wait to hear why you feel there's a definite change in the atmosphere.

You can't find it in you to join in with another person's light-hearted antics. Not when you have more serious things to think about. You're taking a more practical approach to a matter than others but you know that this is the only way to resolve problems. People can't force you to join them in areas that could waste your precious time.

Conflict between family and social commitments will cause some tension. At first you will feel resentful of someone who seems to think you should drop everything whenever they ask for a favour. Somehow you will organise your time so everyone is happy and this will make you feel surprisingly contented too.

An interview or meeting will involve someone you have met briefly in the past. You aren't sure whether this will be a good or bad thing. Only time will tell. As it happens, no news will be good news and whether taking an exam, interviewing for a job or applying for a loan, don't expect instant results.